PEAK PERFORMANCE IS NOW...
All other things being equal, an athlete who can recover faster and more fully will be able to train or race again sooner and perform better than a poorly recovered athlete. Attention to recovery also reduces the chance of injury and burnout.
In this section, you’ll find invaluable advice on scientifically-validated techniques and nutritional strategies to maximise recovery and improve performance.
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 Nutrition for endurance athletes, Recovery nutrition, Recovery strategies, Supplements
New research on branched chain amino acid supplementation suggests significant recovery benefits for muscles following intense bouts of exercise MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Recovery nutrition, Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning
New research suggests that late evening training sessions can alter gastrointestinal function. Sports Performance Bulletin investigates MORE
in Endurance training, High intensity training, Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning
New research looks at the physiological demands of low, medium high and very high-intensity training, and the implications for athlete recovery MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Immunity, Recovery strategies
Sports Performance Bulletin looks at brand new research on probiotic supplementation and post-exercise immunity following marathon running MORE
in High intensity training, Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning
Sports Performance Bulletin takes a look at some new research on how to potentially maximize interval training results by manipulating the nature of the rest periods in between each effort MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Immunity, Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning
How should athletes prepare for a return to sport following coronavirus infection safely and effectively? Andrew Hamilton highlights some new research by UK scientists and provides practical guidelines MORE
in Endurance training, Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning
The traditional annual cycle of training and racing has been turned on its head by lockdown. How can athletes returning to competition ensure they still peak at the right time to maximize performance? 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, Recovery strategies
Sports Performance Bulletin looks the relationship between increased training intensity/load and the impact on sleep quality, and explains how athletes can optimise sleep quality regardless of training loads 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
