Why you shouldn’t fear concurrent training
The benefits of concurrent training are far-reaching and help improve multiple physical qualities, but there are several factors to be aware of.
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Jet lag: The impact and management of flying on athletic performance
Long journeys and jet lag are a concern for many athletes, but what exactly is the impact of long flights on performance, and what strategies are available to counteract these effects?
Rep ranges: Are there any magic numbers with resistance training?
Anyone who has done any kind of resistance training would have heard about the importance of repetitions, or reps. But what are rep ranges, and why are they important?
Mental toughness: An inspirational guide to overcoming obstacles
Mental toughness rarely comes naturally but it is a vital element of sports performance. Zion Clark is one athlete who has learnt the hard way to overcome some serious obstacles.
Fitness testing on a budget: why, what and how
For those not working in an elite team, budgets can be slim and the prospect of fitness testing can be daunting. But there are ways around it.
Youth athletes: How teachers, coaches and students can best work together
Youth development is highly complex and involves multiple key stakeholders. But how can coaches, teachers and youth athletes themselves best work together?
Cannabidiol: What is it and why are more athletes using it?
The use of cannabidiol in sporting circles is only likely to increase. It is an exciting area but it does require more studies to be conducted, and given the risks and red flags associated with CBD products for professional athletes, it is a product many experts suggest staying away from.
Anaerobic speed reserve: A secret weapon to optimise conditioning?
Adding what is called the ‘anaerobic speed reserve’ to your aerobic test data can help take athletes’ conditioning to the next level.
Sports needs analysis: What it is and why should coaches pay attention?
There are myriad variables an athlete and their coach must navigate when it comes to performance – training, injury risk, human biology and strength and conditioning to name just a few. But one way to mitigate this complexity is through a sports needs analysis.
Hamstring injuries: What can you do to avoid them?
Hamstring injuries can wreck an athlete’s training and performance. But when and how do they happen, how can they be prevented and how can you break the cycle if they’re already ruining your training and competing?
Music and exercise: Can your favourite tunes really improve performance?
The exact mechanisms behind music and exercise performance aren’t well understood. However, it does seem the tempo of your music may affect your strength and endurance performance.
Are fascia the missing link in sport performance?
Fascia link muscles all over the body and they seem to have a massive role in human movement, even if our understanding is still incomplete. But is it possible to train with these tissues in mind? And if we do, will it improve performance?
Power development: How one simple test can take you to the next level
To take your power development to the next level, the first step is to make an individual profile of your force and velocity. But how on earth do you get your profile?
How small sided games can deliver big results
Small-sided games can be used as an efficient method of training for physical, technical and tactical purposes. There are downsides, however.
How tennis ball drills can help develop hand-eye coordination
Hand-eye coordination is the most sport-specific but universal skill you can develop that’s not actually sport. But how can it be developed? Hint: Tennis balls could be the answer.
