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06/24/2022 | Endurance training

Endurance performance: choosing high-intensity training wisely

When endurance athletes become stuck in a performance rut, an increase in training intensity is often required. But how should intensity be applied for greatest gains? SPB sets out some evidence-based guidelines MORE

06/28/2022 | High intensity training

Older athletes: time to go ballistic!

How can older athletes maintain speed and power as they age? Andrew Sheaff looks at new research on ballistic strength training MORE

06/22/2022 | Endurance training

Running excellence: discover your higher ground

What benefits can hill running deliver and how can lowland runners adapt to hill running safely and effectively? SPB looks at the evidence MORE

Recovery strategies

05/19/2022 | Muscles and tendons

Cool it: can cryotherapy work for athletes in the...

New research investigates whether repeated sessions of cold water immersion for short-term recovery help or harm long-term training adaptations MORE

04/25/2022 | Endurance injuries and health

Move it: can foam beat stretching?

Andrew Sheaff looks at new research comparing the benefits of foam rolling vs. conventional stretching for athletic performance MORE

04/16/2022 | Strength, conditioning and flexibility

Cut your losses: strength detraining truths!

How long do the benefits of strength training last when it is discontinued and what are the implications for athletes? SPB looks at some brand new research MORE

Endurance Training

06/6/2022 | Endurance training

Road cycling: lessons from the elites

What does it really take to attain elite levels of road cycling performance? SPB looks at recent research and data from an actual case study MORE

06/1/2022 | High intensity training

Intervals for performance: should you go long or short?

Andrew Sheaf looks at new research on interval training length and the implications for athletes seeking maximum fitness gains MORE

05/23/2022 | Environmental training

Marathon pacing: beating the heat

How should marathon runners adjust their pacing in hot and humid conditions? SPB looks at new research from the Doha Marathon for answers MORE

Masters

01/10/2020 | Masters

Older athletes: don’t get sore, get faster!

09/9/2019 | Endurance health and lifestyle

Older athletes: why aspirin is your pre-race...

04/6/2019 | Endurance health and lifestyle

Older cyclists: don’t feel the pressure!

01/4/2019 | Masters

Holding back the years: getting older, getting...

01/2/2019 | Masters

Endurance performance: Holding back the years

11/10/2018 | Masters

Ageing and joint health: good news for...

Endurance Injuries and Health

06/18/2022 | Endurance injuries and health

Low back pain: muscle timing matters for prevention

Recent research on muscle activation timing in the postural muscles of the trunk has implications for low back pain therapies in sportsmen and women... MORE

06/14/2022 | Nutrition for endurance athletes

Vegetarian athletes: accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative!

How do vegetarian and vegan diets stack up in terms of athletic performance? SPB looks at the evidence and provides guidelines for their optimization MORE

06/10/2022 | Muscles and tendons

Soccer performance: why calves matter!

SPB explores new research on calf muscle stretching and soccer performance MORE

Endurance Products and Technology

05/26/2022 | Endurance products and technology

Beetroot juice: can you feel the force?

Can nitrate-rich beetroot juice deliver strength benefits in addition to aiding endurance? SPB looks at the most up-to-date research MORE

05/17/2022 | Endurance products and technology

Ribose supplementation: sweet news for athletes?

Can ribose supplementation enhance athletic performance? SPB looks at the evidence MORE

04/9/2022 | Equipment

Strength machinations: can hi-tech do the job?

Andrew Sheaff explores whether machine strength training can really deliver the goods for athletes MORE

03/23/2022 | Endurance products and technology

Cool garments: good for hot performances?

Can hi-tech fabrics improve cooling and performance when the heat is on? SPB looks at the evidence and latest research MORE

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09/25/2018

Cyclists: time to bone up on weight training

Andrew Hamilton explains why ALL cyclists should include some strength training in their weekly programme MORE

08/10/2018

Riboflavin: can this energy vitamin also accelerate recovery?

Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE

08/9/2018

Optimum stride length for runners? Your brain knows best!

Andrew Hamilton presents some of the latest findings from the world of sport performance science MORE

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