Q-factor: keep it low for efficiency and comfort
in Endurance products and technology, Equipment
New research suggests that the ‘Q factor’ is an important factor for bike set up, and that cyclists of all shapes and sizes should keep it low MORE
Research review: Running shoe choice: a weighty matter
in Endurance products and technology, Equipment
Sports Performance Bulletin looks at new research on how running shoe weight impacts running economy and performance MORE
Heart-rate training: lies damn lies and formulae
in Electronics and software, Endurance products and technology, Training structure and planning
Sports Performance Bulletin looks at new research on the accuracy of maximum heart rate prediction formulae, and what this means for athletes who use heart rate monitoring to guide their training intensity MORE
Pedaling performance: don’t let it become a pain in...
in Endurance injuries and health, Equipment, Overuse injuries
Foot injury as a result of the foot/pedal interface is surprisingly common and under-reported in cyclists. PP explains why and provides evidence-based suggestions to keep cycling pain free MORE
Non-motorized treadmills: time to get real (performance)!
in Endurance products and technology, Equipment, High intensity training
Recent research suggests that non-motorized treadmills can produce a more physiologically demanding workout for a given running speed. But as David Joyce explains, switching from mains to human power provides other benefits too MORE
Cycling aerodynamics: elbow your way to the front
in Endurance products and technology, Techniques
Sports Performance Bulletin investigates some new research highlighting the critical importance of arm and elbow positioning for maximum aerodynamic efficiency and performance MORE
Face mask use in sport: the pros and cons...
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Endurance products and technology, Immunity
Can or should athletes wear face masks when training or competing? Sports Performance Bulletin looks at some brand new research on how face mask use affects exercise capacity MORE
EMS: Time to plug in for fitness?
in Endurance products and technology, Equipment, Strength, conditioning and flexibility
John Shepherd looks the scientific evidence for electrical muscle stimulation, and whether athletes could use it not just for recovery, but for fitness gains too MORE
Stay at home, stay strong
in Equipment, Strength, conditioning and flexibility
With most gyms and strength-training facilities closed for the foreseeable future, many athletes will be wondering how they can maintain their all-important strength levels. But as Sports Performance Bulletin explains, setting up your own home gym could be easier than you think MORE
Minimalist shoes: the road to reduced running injuries?
in Endurance injuries and health, Endurance products and technology, Equipment, Overuse injuries
Minimalist running shoes claim to offer the benefits of barefoot running, without some of the drawbacks. But what does the science say about the benefits or otherwise of this type of footwear? Sports Performance Bulletin looks at the evidence MORE
