PEAK PERFORMANCE IS NOW...
Understanding the elements required to maximise endurance performance is all well and good. But the key to success is knowing how to blend these components in a way that maximises performance potential, while minimising the risk of injury and burnout.
In this section, you’ll find information on exactly what this means in terms of planning and structuring your training programme.
in Endurance training, High intensity training, Training structure and planning
SPB looks at brand new research on how to make high intensity intervals more effective without increasing perceived effort MORE
in Endurance training, Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning
How long does full recovery take following hard training or racing and what are the implications for health and performance? SPB looks at the evidence MORE
in Equipment, High intensity training, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques, Training structure and planning
SPB looks at new research on strength training for team sports; can bodyweight exercises match the gains achieved in the gym? MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Endurance injuries and health, Endurance psychology, Endurance training, Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning
Andrew Sheaf explains why athletes seeking to improve their training programs and performance should make their overall health status a key priority in any training plan MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Endurance products and technology, Equipment, Overuse injuries, Training structure and planning
The shorter days and inclement weather in winter forces many athletes to train more indoors. The good news for runners is that this can actually be turned into an advantage… MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Overuse injuries, Techniques, Training structure and planning
SPB looks at new research on ‘real world’ running injury risk and running cadence MORE
in High intensity training, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Training structure and planning
How can endurance athletes make more strength gains with less training time and effort? Andrew Sheaff looks at the evidence MORE
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques, Training structure and planning
When strength-training needs to happen fast, can supersets work for athletes? SPB looks at the evidence MORE
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques, Training structure and planning
When progress in strength training plateaus, a new strategy is required. SPB looks at the evidence for and against drop sets MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Training structure and planning
SPB highlights research showing that fluoroquinolone antibiotics pose more serious risks for athletes than hitherto realized 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
