Hypertrophy training: The Complete Guide (plus workouts)
Hypertrophy development is valuable as increased muscle mass is beneficial to athletic performance and a necessity for many sports.
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.
How to get started with resistance training: What you need to know
Resistance training can develop increases in muscle hypertrophy, strength, power, and/or endurance. When programmed correctly, it is beneficial and safe for everybody. Here’s your ultimate guide.
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.
Calf muscle development: Why coaches and athletes must stop ignoring the calf region
Many coaches and athletes fail to properly train the calf area, but ignoring calf muscle development can lead to higher rates of injury.
Physical literacy
Physical literacy needs to be a multi-faceted approach: Parents, physical education teachers, sports coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, leisure management personnel, family members, and peers all play an integral role in physical literacy.
Talk Test
While sports technology continues to develop at a rapid rate, there are simpler ways to monitor your exercise intensity. One of these old-school methods is the Talk Test.
Speed development: Why correct technique is vital for athletes
Speed is essential in many team sports, meaning athletes, coaches, and teams must focus more on speed development.
Is it time to re-think the 7-day microcycle length?
The ability to plan microcycles from match to match is more important than ever.
Pregnancy exercise guidelines: How should pregnant athletes train?
Pregnancy can be a daunting and confusing time for expectant mothers. We’ve done a deep dive into the research to answer some key questions and establish some pregnancy exercise guidelines.
Golf strength training: PGA-level tips to add metres to your drives
Golf strength training isn’t just for the pros; jumping, deadlifts and squats are some of the exercises that top PGA professionals perform to maximise their driving distance.
Is training two or four times per week superior for strength and hypertrophy?
This study aimed to compare two and four times per week training frequencies with matched volumes on gains in muscle strength and size.
What do strength and conditioning coaches do?
This article explains what a strength and conditioning coach is and how you can land a job in the S&C industry.
Speed and strength training: Secrets from elite-level ice skating
Speed and strength is a cornerstone of training for ice skating. But what can other athletes learn from those on the rink?
