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How to START hydrated and why that's so important.
Drinking a strong electrolyte drink to optimise your hydration status before long/hot training sessions and events can significantly improve your performance.
Why do athletes suffer from cramp?
Cramping is very common amongst athletes. Here's the latest research on why cramps occur and some practical advice on how to get rid of exercise-related cramp.
Why sodium is crucial to athletes performing at their best
Many athletes understand that replacing the sodium lost when they sweat is important for maintaining performance, but they don't really know why. Here's why...
How a pro footballer is using stronger electrolytes to win her battle with POTS
Charlton Athletic FC's goalkeeper Sophie Hillyerd explains how PH 1500 has helped her battle the symptoms of Post Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).
Why (and how) endurance athletes should protect their skin
LifeJacket Skin Protection's Billy Boulos explains how endurance athletes can protect their skin from UV rays when training and racing...
How much carbohydrate do athletes need in their day-to-day-diet?
Performance Nutritionist Scott Tindal explains how much carbohydrate athletes should be aiming to consume in their day-to-day diet...
Damned lies and statistics: What can sports science teach you about performance?
How do you make real-world conclusions from sports science research? Dr Bryce Dyer explains...
How to train smarter as you get older
Pro athlete Dougal Allan shares the advice that he'd give to a younger version of himself...
Hydration and fueling recommendations for Pickleball
This blog includes hydration and fueling recommendations for pickleball players before, during and after matches.
Should you ditch your power meter during training and races?
Dr Bryce Dyer explains how to make sure you're using a smart meter effectively during training and races...
5 key steps to get out of your injury-rehab cycle
Strength for Endurance's Kriss Hendy identifies five ways that endurance athletes can get out of a frustrating injury-rehab cycle...
How resistance training makes you a faster runner
STOIC Conditioning's Head Coach and Director, Alex Butt, explains how runners can benefit from adding resistance training to their weekly program...
Should you be training in a fasted state?
Is 'fasted training' another fad or does it offer genuine performance benefits? Sports Scientist Andy Blow investigates...
What is the optimal temperature for peak athletic performance?
Dr Bryce Dyer explores the optimal conditions that can help swimmers, cyclists and runners produce their best...
Sub7 / Sub8 Project: What will it take to become the fastest ever long-distance triathlete?
We take a look at what the triathletes taking part in the Sub7 / Sub8 Project will need to do to beat the existing IRONMAN record times...