Fast-track recovery: the essence of recovery nutrition
in Other
SPB pulls together the key evidence-based, ‘best-practice’ recommendations for recovery nutrition, and explains how to apply them MORE
Transgender women in female sport: why biology matters
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Other
Do transgender women competing in the female category of sport enjoy a biological advantage, and what are the implications for female sport? MORE
So what did you learn about performance in 2020?
in Other
A quick look back to just a few of the new findings published this year in SPB MORE
Half-marathon performance: to fuel or not...
in Hydration and fuelling on the move, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Other
Andrew Hamilton looks at optimum fueling strategies for a half marathon, and explains why one size doesn’t fit all MORE
Interval training: little and often or longer infrequent sessions...
in Endurance training, High intensity training, Other, Training structure and planning
How often should you interval train for maximum fitness gains? Andrew Hamilton takes a look at some brand new research and comes up with surprising conclusions MORE
Lockdown training: how to avoid an ear bashing
in Other
With many forced to train indoors due to lockdowns, motivational music is more important than ever to keep the spirits up. But as Andrew Hamilton explains, athletes who frequently use headphones while training should choose wisely to ensure good ear health MORE
Daylight robbery: Fortify yourself!
in Other
Recent research suggests that vitamin D is more important for performance than previously thought. Andrew Hamilton updates the latest thinking on vitamin D for sports performance, and how athletes can ensure they’re getting enough for both performance and health MORE
Distance runners: activate your potential!
in Other, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Training structure and planning
Tom Whipple explains how distance runners can harness the phenomenon of ‘post activation potentiation (PAP) to seriously improve performance! MORE
Triathletes and injury risk: will you stay injury free...
in Endurance injuries and health, Other, Overuse injuries
What are the major risk factors for injury when training for a triathlon, and what can triathletes do to minimise the chance of sustaining an injury? Andrew Hamilton looks at what the science has to say MORE
Hail King Arthur, the godfather of high-intensity strength training!
in High intensity training, Other, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques
Arthur Jones' high-intensity training philosophy has been validated by science. What is it and how can it help endurance athletes looking for strength gains? MORE
