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 Hydration and fuelling on the move
When does fluid consumption on the move definitely benefit performance, and when might it be counterproductive? Andrew Hamilton looks at some recent evidence MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Hydration and fuelling on the move
Andrew Hamilton explains why endurance athletes can benefit from tea consumption MORE
in Dietary basics, Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes
Andrew Hamilton explains the challenges of iron nutrition for vegetarian and vegan athletes, and how a humble grain called teff could help ensure you achieve maximum performance MORE
in Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Andrew Hamilton looks at research suggesting that nitrate supplementation could be more effective over the summer months, rather than in winter MORE
in Endurance training, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Recovery nutrition, Recovery strategies
What special nutritional demands do athletes face when competing in multiday events? Andrew Hamilton looks at some recent research MORE
in Hydration and fuelling on the move, Nutrition for endurance athletes
Should you adhere to a structured drinking plan in the heat? Andrew Hamilton looks at what the science says MORE
in Recovery nutrition, Recovery strategies
Andrew Hamilton looks at recent research on protein and recovery, and why the leucine content of protein appears to be particularly important. MORE
in Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Is the combination of caffeine and nitrate supplementation more effective than either alone? Andrew Hamilton looks at what the research has to say. MORE
in Hydration and fuelling on the move, Nutrition for endurance athletes
Does the addition of protein to an energy drink enhance or detract from performance? Andrew Hamilton looks at some recent evidence. MORE
in Recovery nutrition, Supplements
Andrew Hamilton presents recent research suggesting that lemon verbena can help accelerate recovery in athletes 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
