PEAK PERFORMANCE IS NOW...
Learn about the techniques and skills required to capitalise on your hard-won physical fitness and maximise race performances. This section provides information on cycling skills, stroke techniques and drills for swimmers, and ways runners can improve their gait and stride efficiency.
in Muscles and tendons, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques, Training structure and planning
There’s much skepticism about the value of pre-exercise stretching for performance. But new research suggests that integrated properly into a warm up, gains from stretching can be had MORE
in Endurance training, Techniques
What are the best out of the saddle techniques for cyclists? SPB looks at the recent research MORE
in High intensity training, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques, Training structure and planning
New research suggests that the change in rep speed during strength training can be harnessed to an athlete’s advantage MORE
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques, Training structure and planning
SPB looks at new research on the benefits of plyometrics for increased lower-limb stiffness, and how to construct an effective plyometrics program MORE
in High intensity training, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques
Andrew Sheaff explains why and how blood flow restriction training can provide the benefits of high-intensity training with low-intensity loading MORE
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 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 Endurance training, High intensity training, Techniques
How much of start and turn performance in the pool is Nature, and how much is nurture? SPB looks at brand new research MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Overuse injuries, Techniques, Training structure and planning
Newly published research on the effects of a targeted long-term stretching program for injury prevention makes for interesting reading MORE
in Endurance products and technology, Endurance psychology, Psychological aides, Techniques
SPB looks at research on how an athlete’s music choice during exercise affects performance 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
