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Five takeaways from the World trail Champs
5 takeaways from the 2024 Trail and Mountain Running World Championships
An Overview of Training Models for Cyclists
What does current research say about the effectiveness of different periodisation models in training road cyclists?
Heat Adaptation for Female Athletes
Differences in heat adaptation for female vs male athletes and strategies for enhancing performance in hot conditions
Can Strength Training and Foam Rolling Reduce Running Injuries?
How does a combined strength training and foam rolling program impact injury rates in recreational runners?
Comparing test procedures and devices for Runners
How does participating in various sports science studies at Loughborough University reveal insights into the reliability of fitness testing methods?
Using Lactate Levels to Guide Interval Training
How might live blood lactate measurement revolutionise distance running training?
Strategies to Prepare for the Heat
How to prepare for and mitigate the impact of racing in extreme heat
Priming - Why a hard warm up is important
What is 'priming' in exercise, and how does it affect performance?
Illness Risk Factors of Athletes Preparing for the Summer Olympics
What factors significantly impact illness and training incapacity in Olympic athletes preparing for competition?
Injury rates in Short Course Triathlon
What are the most common injuries and illnesses among short course triathletes, and how can these be mitigated?
Heat Acclimation and Acclimatisation And Maximal Aerobic Performance in Thermoneutral and Hot Environments
How do heat acclimation & acclimatisation affect aerobic performance in both hot and thermoneutral environments?
The Impact of Anxiety on GI Symptoms
How does pre-race anxiety influence gastrointestinal issues and nutritional intake in endurance athletes?
FTP - Valid or Not?
Does the common FTP Test accurately estimate the boundary between exercise intensity domains?
What mental health benefits does physical activity really bring?
Is your mental health really improved by physical activity?
The impact of carbon plated running shoes on Injury Rates and Uphill Running Performance
How do carbon plated running shoes impact injury rates and uphill running efficiency?
Running Endurance – Women vs. Men
Does the gap between male and female ultra-endurance runners close in longer distance races?
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) – The IOC Consensus
Why understanding RED-S is crucial for coaches and athletes
The Impact of continuous Glucose Monitor Positioning on Readings
Are continuous glucose monitors that useful for athletic performance?
Sleep and Athletic Performance – “Optimising your Availability to Train”
Why is increased sleep crucial for athletic performance, and what challenges do athletes face in achieving optimal rest?