PEAK PERFORMANCE IS NOW...
With the right training and nutrition techniques, older athletes can perform exceptionally well – sometimes better than in their younger years! In this section, you’ll find information on the particular needs of older athletes, and how to maximise performance by practically applying the latest science.
in High intensity training, Masters, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques
How can older athletes maintain speed and power as they age? Andrew Sheaff looks at new research on ballistic strength training MORE
in Base endurance training, Endurance training, High intensity training, Masters, Techniques, Training structure and planning
What benefits can hill running deliver and how can lowland runners adapt to hill running safely and effectively? SPB looks at the evidence MORE
in Masters, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Recovery nutrition, Recovery strategies
All other things being equal, older athletes experience more post-exercise muscle soreness and take longer to recover. But as Sports Performance Bulletin explains, applying knowledge from recent sport nutrition research could help masters athletes recover faster... MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Masters
Andrew Hamilton looks at new research suggesting the heart health of older endurance athletes may benefit from pre-race aspirin MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Endurance injuries and health, Masters
Andrew Hamilton explores the link between prostate health and cycling, and explains why older male cyclists should refrain from cycling prior to a PSA test MORE
in Base endurance training, Endurance training, Masters
In the first of this two-part article, Andrew Hamilton explored how the ageing process can affect endurance performance. In this second part, Andrew looks at evidence-based strategies that older endurance athletes can employ to maintain and even increase performance levels over time… MORE
in Base endurance training, Endurance training, Masters
In the first of a two-part article, Andrew Hamilton takes a look at ageing, and using examples from cycling, explains how it affects endurance performance. The good news is that with the right approach, older cyclists, runners and triathletes can maintain and even increase performance levels over time... MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Masters
Does a lifetime of running really increase the risk of hip and knee osteoarthritis in older age? Andrew Hamilton looks at some recent evidence. MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Masters
Andrew considers new research suggesting older athletes should most definitely NOT ignore their heart health MORE
in Base endurance training, Endurance health and lifestyle, Masters
Andrew Hamilton explains why there's good news for older endurance athletes seeking a new PB! 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
