Endurance training
Training for optimum endurance performance requires a multi-faceted approach. In this section, you’ll find advice on how to train to perform faster, longer and recover more rapidly. You’ll also find information on how to combine the elements of a training programme, specific training techniques, strength and conditioning to reach the next level and stay injury free, along with training advice designed for older athletes
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 Endurance training, High intensity training, Training structure and planning
New research on interval training suggests that using dynamically changing interval characteristics during a session can result in better fitness outcomes MORE
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Training structure and planning
Sports Performance Bulletin looks at new research on how the volume and frequency of strength training can be manipulated for superior results MORE
in Endurance psychology, Endurance training, Techniques
New research comparing even and variable pacing on time-trial performance has come up with some surprising results MORE
in Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning
Sports Performance Bulletin looks at new research on how a busy period of matches in a competitive season can adversely impact the performance of soccer players 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
in High intensity training, Training structure and planning
How should novice/recreational athletes introduce safe and effective interval training into a program? SPB provides some fundamental guidelines MORE
in Endurance training, High intensity training, Training structure and planning
Sports Performance Bulletin looks at more new research on training intensity distribution; what works for the pros may not in be ideal for amateur and recreational athletes MORE
in High intensity training, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Training structure and planning
New research on in-season strength training suggests that athletes and coaches might need to rethink the traditional approach to yearly training structure MORE