PEAK PERFORMANCE IS NOW...
The cornerstone of any nutritional plan is a high-quality day-to-day diet. Given that even some elite athletes struggle with dietary basics, this is where you should start.
In this section, you’ll find scientifically-validated information on what constitutes an optimum diet and how to put together an eating plan that will keep you healthy, support your training and racing, and help aid recovery.
in Dietary basics, Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes
SPB looks at new research on cocoa, and explains why cocoa products are not only good for health, but may also aid performance too! MORE
in Dietary basics, Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes
How do vegetarian and vegan diets stack up in terms of athletic performance? SPB looks at the evidence and provides guidelines for their optimization MORE
in Dietary basics, Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes
New research suggests that omega-3 oils are even more important for health and performance than previously believed, and that most athletes don’t get anywhere near enough! MORE
in Dietary basics, Hydration and fuelling on the move, Nutrition for endurance athletes
Consuming carbohydrate during longer training sessions or races is a proven way to enhance performance. But can you have too much of a good thing? MORE
in Dietary basics, Hydration and fuelling on the move, Nutrition for endurance athletes
Should athletes rely on thirst to guide hydration needs or should they adopt a pre-programmed approach? SPB looks at new evidence MORE
in Dietary basics, Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Citrulline and beetroot juice can both boost levels of exercise-enhancing nitric oxide in the body. But is a combination of these nutrients even better? MORE
in Dietary basics, Endurance health and lifestyle, Endurance training, Hydration and fuelling on the move, Nutrition for endurance athletes
New research shows that a targeted restriction of carbohydrate intake after intense training can yield endurance performance dividends MORE
in Dietary basics, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Weight management
SPB explores the link between the consumption of dairy produce, body composition, weight loss and health MORE
in Dietary basics, Endurance health and lifestyle, Endurance injuries and health, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
SPB explains how creatine works in the body and how supplementation could affect the validity of routine blood testing MORE
in Dietary basics, Endurance health and lifestyle, Immunity, Muscles and tendons, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Vitamin D is a critical nutrient for health and immunity, and also seems to play a key role in muscle function and performance. SPB looks at some recent evidence 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
