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Man and machine: endurance and the durability factor

Man and machine: endurance and the durability factor

by Andrew HamiltonAndrew Hamilton
SPB looks at recent and new research on the phenomenon of ‘durability’, why and how it affects performance, and how athletes can navigate its effects

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    Endurance and strength: have the best of both worlds!

    Endurance and strength: have the best of both worlds!

    How does training for strength affect endurance and vice-versa? And how do biological sex and training history affect the gains you make? ...
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    Training intensity: is higher better, even for beginners?

    Training intensity: is higher better, even for beginners?

    SPB looks at new research investigating the endurance training response novices can expect depending on the intensity of their training ...
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    Endurance performance: can a short, sharp shock work wonders?

    Endurance performance: can a short, sharp shock work wonders?

    SPB looks at new research suggesting that a short burst of high-intensity intervals added to your training could be just the ticket for ...
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    High-intensity training: are sprint intervals overhyped?

    High-intensity training: are sprint intervals overhyped?

    Short, high-intensity sprint intervals are popular for boosting aerobic fitness. But how do they stack up against more conventional longer-...

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    Eliminating asymmetry: plyometrics vs. combined training

    Eliminating asymmetry: plyometrics vs. combined training

    What is the most effective training method for eliminating lower-limb asymmetries in athletes? Andrew Sheaff looks at new research
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    Endurance performance: Paying the price of mental fatigue

    Endurance performance: Paying the price of mental fatigue

    SPB looks at new research on the true impact of mental fatigue before a session of endurance exercise, and what it means for athletes ...
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    Beating back pain: six of the best

    Beating back pain: six of the best

    SPB looks at new research on effective exercise therapies to alleviate and prevent lower back pain. The results may surprise you!
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    Endurance excellence: learning lessons from elite coaches

    Endurance excellence: learning lessons from elite coaches

    What are the key principles used by elite endurance coaches to get the very best out of competitive athletes? Andrew Sheaff looks at new ...
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    The protein-probiotic connection: a match made in heaven?

    The protein-probiotic connection: a match made in heaven?

    Bedtime protein consumption can aid recovery, but can it be made even more effective with synergistic nutrients? SPB looks at new research
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    Recovery nutrition: is the window of opportunity real?

    Recovery nutrition: is the window of opportunity real?

    SPB looks at new research on carbohydrate and protein intake for recovery following exercise. Is there really a ‘window of opportunity’ ...
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    Interval training: taking a more moderate approach

    Interval training: taking a more moderate approach

    Does interval training for endurance performance always have to be high-intensity in nature? SPB looks at fascinating new research on the ...
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    Athletes and omega-3: what you need to know for performance!

    Athletes and omega-3: what you need to know for performance!

    Andrew Sheaff looks at new research summarizing the latest thinking on omega-3 essential fats consumption and athletic performance
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    Female athletes: dark secrets for better performance!

    Female athletes: dark secrets for better performance!

    SPB looks at new research on how dark chocolate could boost performance, especially in younger female athletes
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    Injury prevention: time to self assess?

    Injury prevention: time to self assess?

    What is the risk of injury in runners undergoing marathon training, who is at particular risk, and what conditioning exercises might help ...
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    Training adaptation: the histamine connection

    Training adaptation: the histamine connection

    SPB looks at new research on the role of histamine in determining the fitness gains produced by a training program, and looks at the ...
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    Injury prevention: the Ys and wherefores of balance testing

    Injury prevention: the Ys and wherefores of balance testing

    SPB looks at new research on injury-risk screening and how runners can use these findings to reduce their risk of sustaining a future injury
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    Mental fatigue: can you harness it for performance?

    Mental fatigue: can you harness it for performance?

    Andrew Sheaff explores fascinating research suggesting that performing mental training tasks in addition to physical training can result in ...
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    Prepare for action: why expectations matter!

    Prepare for action: why expectations matter!

    SPB looks new research on how an athlete’s expectations of the benefits of a particular warm up can influence subsequent performance
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    Believe it or not: expect to perform well to perform well!

    Believe it or not: expect to perform well to perform well!

    SPB looks at brand new research on sports supplementation, and how your expectations of a supplement will play a significant in determining ...
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    Mental overload: can it harm your quality of movement?

    Mental overload: can it harm your quality of movement?

    Using rowing as an example, SPB looks at new research on the link between cognitive demands during exercise and the effect on skill ...
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