PEAK PERFORMANCE IS NOW...
No matter how hard you train, illness or injury can scupper the best-laid plans. In this section, you’ll find information on how to keep well and stay injury-free, even when the pressure is on!
in Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Training structure and planning
SPB highlights research showing that fluoroquinolone antibiotics pose more serious risks for athletes than hitherto realized MORE
in Muscles and tendons, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Training structure and planning
New research on soccer players suggests that limb asymmetry can be surprisingly large, quite variable and negatively impacts performance MORE
in Muscles and tendons, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques, Training structure and planning
There’s much skepticism about the value of pre-exercise stretching for performance. But new research suggests that integrated properly into a warm up, gains from stretching can be had MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Endurance injuries and health, Immunity, Recovery strategies
What kind of post-viral symptoms can athletes expect following a covid-19 infection and what are the implications for a return to sport? MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Endurance psychology, Training structure and planning
Are there risks for early specialization in young athletes, and if so, is there a better developmental pathway? MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Endurance products and technology, Muscles and tendons, Overuse injuries, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Training structure and planning
SPB looks at the biomechanics of machine resistance training, and why it may not be ideal for certain kinds of athletes MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Overuse injuries, Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning
Muscle damage monitoring could be an effective way to ensure players keep fresh during fixture congestion periods. SPB explains MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Endurance products and technology, Equipment, Overuse injuries
Andrew Hamilton investigates the causes of saddle-induced injury in cyclists and what the science says about reducing injury risk MORE
in Dietary basics, Endurance health and lifestyle, Immunity, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
SPB looks at new research on the potential performance benefits of a naturally occurring antioxidant called hesperidin MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Hydration and fuelling on the move, Nutrition for endurance athletes
What are the best-practice recommendations for optimal hydration? SPB examines the research and makes some practical recommendations for athletes who may be confused by the conflicting advice! 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
