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 health and lifestyle, Recovery strategies, Techniques, Training structure and planning
SPB looks at new research on the use of cold water immersion for boosting recovery and sleep quality MORE
in Coping with emotions, Endurance health and lifestyle, Endurance psychology
What have been the most effective psychological coping strategies for elite athletes during the covid-19 pandemic and what can we learn from their experiences? SPB looks at new research MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Overuse injuries, Training structure and planning
What are the key factors that increase injury risk in first-time marathon runners, and how can these risks be reduced? SPB looks at new research MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning
What impact does a poor night’s sleep after a strenuous training session have on performance the next day? SPB looks at new research MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Endurance injuries and health, Endurance psychology, Equipment, Training structure and planning
New research suggests that quite apart from the subjective discomfort, the performance cost of cloth mask use during exercise is considerable. SPB investigates MORE
in Dietary basics, Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes
Recent evidence continues to suggest that many athletes are still struggling to fulfill their basic nutritional needs. Why, and how can athletes avoid the dietary pitfalls? MORE
in Dietary basics, Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes
New research suggests that the precise composition of a pre-competition meal may be rather less important than was previously thought MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Hydration and fuelling on the move, Muscles and tendons, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
What really does determine muscle cramp risk in hot weather? SPB looks at new research MORE
in High intensity training, Muscles and tendons, Training structure and planning
Pre-match warm ups are a common practice for players, but new research suggests a brief re-warm should be part of the half-time routine too MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Endurance injuries and health, Immunity, Training structure and planning
With the competitive season looming, Andrew Hamilton examines at the current best thinking on vaccination for 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
