Endurance injuries and health
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 Environmental training, Muscles and tendons, Recovery strategies
New research investigates whether repeated sessions of cold water immersion for short-term recovery help or harm long-term training adaptations MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Overuse injuries, Strength, conditioning and flexibility
Could connective tissue damage could play a bigger role than we thought in sport-related muscle injuries, and what are the implications for athletes, trainers and and physios? MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Can tendon strength and integrity be boosted by the consumption of a key protein? SPB looks at new research MORE
in Muscles and tendons, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques
Brand new research suggests that running training with restricted leg muscle blood flow could result in increased fitness gains. SPB investigates MORE
in Dietary basics, Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes
New research suggests that omega-3 oils are even more important for health and performance than previously believed, and that most athletes don’t get anywhere near enough! MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Recovery strategies, Strength, conditioning and flexibility
Andrew Sheaff looks at new research comparing the benefits of foam rolling vs. conventional stretching for athletic performance MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques
Could Pilates training to improve core stability help athletes with chronic or recurrent back pain? SPB looks at new research MORE
in Dietary basics, Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Citrulline and beetroot juice can both boost levels of exercise-enhancing nitric oxide in the body. But is a combination of these nutrients even better? MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Strength, conditioning and flexibility
The precise causes of a ‘side stitch’ during exercise remains something of a mystery. But recent research provides a better understanding and also paves the way for solutions MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Overuse injuries, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques
New research suggests that foam rolling can improve flexibility and range of motion in runners by releasing tissue stiffness and tension MORE