Whether it’s fuelling a race or training session, ensuring recovery or getting the dietary basics right to ensure maximum health, optimum nutrition is critical for endurance performance.
In this section, you’ll find information on all these aspects as well as the latest findings on sports supplements, and optimising body weight and composition for performance.
in Dietary basics, Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes
Andrew Hamilton looks at new research comparing bone health in runners and cyclists, and makes recommendations for cyclists seeking to maximise bone mineral density MORE
in Dietary basics, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Weight management
Andrew Hamilton explains why new claims in the media that 'skipping breakfast can help weight loss' should be taken with a bucket load of salt... MORE
in Dietary basics, Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes
Andrew Hamilton looks at research suggesting that the amount of protein you consume can affect your immunity MORE
in Dietary basics, Nutrition for endurance athletes
'Vitamin P', which you probably know as ‘bioflavonoids’, is one of the more unfamiliar vitamins. But as Andrew Hamilton expains, research suggests that it can play an key role in helping athletes stay healthy, both in the short and the longer term MORE
in Hydration and fuelling on the move, Nutrition for endurance athletes
Can natural foods such as bananas ever be as effective as sports drinks and gels when refuelling on the move? Andrew Hamilton looks at some surprising research MORE
in Dietary basics, Nutrition for endurance athletes
Hardly a day goes by without a new ‘superfood’ appearing on shelves of health food stores and supermarkets up and down the country. But as Andrew Hamilton explains, some superfoods may not be so super for your performance... MORE
in Base endurance training, Endurance training, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Weight management
Can endurance athletes manipulate their training sessions in order to burn more body fat, and enhance endurance performance? Andrew Hamilton looks at what the science says MORE
in Dietary basics, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
How important is chromium for human health, and can athletes benefit from chromium supplementation? Andrew Hamilton explains why there’s still much mystery surrounding this ultra-trace mineral and what athletes need to know about optimising their intake MORE
in Hydration and fuelling on the move, Nutrition for endurance athletes
Andrew Hamilton explains the potential benefits and pitfalls of 'zero-carbohydrate' drinks, and provides some guidelines for their proper use MORE
in Dietary basics, Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes
Andrew Hamilton looks at the changing thinking on sugar consumption and why some foods traditionally considered as good for health and performance might not be so good after all... MORE
The latest triathlon research and best practice findings, covering improving technique, strength and conditioning, and endurance nutrition
The latest findings from running science with practical advice showing you how you can run further and faster whilst staying in peak health
