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Optimisation of Carbohydrates for Endurance Athletes
Exploring optimal carbohydrate strategies for endurance athletes: periodisation, types, and recovery benefits
The Impact of Fatigue on Endurance Performance
Discover how fatigue impacts cycling power and efficiency, with insights on heart rate's role in performance decline.
The Impact of Sprints on Low Intensity Days
Discover how sprints on low-intensity days boost endurance and power for cyclists and potentially runners too.
Running Up That Hill
How does slope impact performance when running up a hill? And why are hills good for your training?
The Impact of Motivation on Achieving Goals
Find out how motivation can make or break a race
The Training, Physiological and Performance Differences in Under-23 Cyclists that Turn Elite vs. Those That Don’t
What sets apart those Under 23 cyclists who make it to pro level and those who don’t?
Adapting the Plan for Performance Optimisation
Adapting training plans to account for various factors that impact an athlete’s daily life is key to performance optimisation.
The Impact of Mood on Ultrarunning Performance
Your mood changes during an ultra endurance event. How does mood variability impact performance and how can you prepare for this?
Breathing Strategies To Enhance Running Performance
Can you enhance your running performance with controlled breathing?
Potential Harms Of Antioxidants
Are large amounts of antioxidants potentially harmful to endurance athletes?
Trail Runners’ Habits
What habits and preferences do trail runners share across the world? Research from ITRA.
How to Tackle Mental Fatigue
Mental fatigue can have significant impact on endurance performance. Here’s a look at how the research suggests to combat it.
Altitude And Endurance Performance
How does altitude impact endurance performance and who has an advantage - altitude natives or lowlanders?