in Dietary basics, Nutrition for endurance athletes
Andrew Hamilton looks at the very latest research on protein intake for athletes. Are you really consuming enough to optimize your performance? MORE
in Hydration and fuelling on the move, Nutrition for endurance athletes
What additional benefits can hi-tech caffeinated energy drinks provide over ordinary carbohydrate drinks taken with caffeine tablets? Peak Performance looks at what the science has to say MORE
in Dietary basics, Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Overuse injuries
Andrew Hamilton looks at some recent research on how the right kind of pre-exercise snacks and meals could improve bone health in athletes MORE
in Hydration and fuelling on the move, Nutrition for endurance athletes
Andrew Hamilton looks at research into slower-releasing energy drinks and asks whether they could help sports performance when taken before exercise MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Hydration and fuelling on the move, Nutrition for endurance athletes
How does the menstrual cycle affect a woman’s responses to exercise? Andrew Hamilton looks at recent research suggesting that women need to take extra care of their health and hydration status at certain times of the month MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Andrew Hamilton looks at recent research on the benefits of antioxidant supplements for athletes. Is it time to ditch the pills? MORE
in Nutrition for endurance athletes, Weight management
Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) have often been touted as useful supplements for boosting energy and fat loss. But what does the scientific evidence say about their efficacy? Peak Performance takes an in-depth look MORE
in Nutrition for endurance athletes, Recovery nutrition, Recovery strategies
The conventional wisdom is that fast-releasing carbohydrate is better at promoting post-exercise recovery than slower-releasing carbohydrate. But is this really the case? Andrew Hamilton looks at the scientific evidence... MORE
in Hydration and fuelling on the move, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Training structure and planning
How effective are the ‘in-race’ nutrition strategies of ultra-distance athletes? Research suggests not very, which can have serious consequences for performance. Andrew Hamilton explains… MORE
in High intensity training, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
The use of sodium bicarbonate to boost high-intensity exercise performance continues to tantalise despite its potential drawbacks. Andrew Hamilton looks at more recent research on our old friend and comes up with promising findings... 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
