What are thee benefits of “Altitude Training”?

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:43:34 +0000

What is “Altitude Training”, what benefits could it have on my performance and is there a gold standard in terms of training height and duration?

How can I tell if I am overtraining?

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:43:15 +0000

I think I may be overtrained, but I’m not sure. How can I tell if I am overtraining?

Are young females are at a greater risk of ACL tears?

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:42:51 +0000

I’ve heard that young females are at a greater risk of ACL tears. What is the ACL and is this true?

Eating disorders in athletics

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:39:46 +0000

I think one of my athletes may have an eating disorder but I am unsure. What signs should I be looking for and what should I do?

What is the female athlete triad?

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:39:03 +0000

What ways can I train to improve my vertical jump?

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:38:42 +0000

I’m a young basketball player and want to increase my vertical jump. What ways can I train to improve my vertical jump?

I’ve seen people running in a swimming pool. Why?

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:38:09 +0000

I’ve seen people running in a swimming pool. Why are they running in water and what does it do for them?

Is there anything I can do to allow my body to cope with heat?

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:37:34 +0000

I’m travelling abroad to a hot and humid climate to compete in half marathon but I don’t have time to acclimatise. Is there anything I can do to allow my body to cope with the heat and humidity?

Who do people take ice baths?

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:35:58 +0000

I’ve seen people take ice baths after a hard training session. It looks cold and painful, so why do they do it!?

What are the benefits of the yo-yo intermittent recovery test?

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:35:20 +0000

I’ve heard of an alternative to the bleep test called the yo-yo intermittent recovery test. What are the benefits of this test over the bleep test?

Is there any research to suggest that uphill sprinting training works?

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:34:26 +0000

My coach has suggested we do uphill sprinting to improve acceleration and downhill sprints to improve top speed. Is there any research to suggest that these methods of training work?

What is a VO2max?

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:31:28 +0000

I’ve heard that the VO2max is the gold standard of lab tests for endurance athletes. What is a VO2max and is this true?

Some people use bands and chains when they’re lifting weights. Why?

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:31:06 +0000

What can I do to make sure my hamstring doesn’t pull again?

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:28:05 +0000

I’ve pulled my right hamstring twice in two seasons and I’m getting frustrated because I can’t compete. What can I do to make sure my hamstring doesn’t pull again?

What are shin splints?

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:27:39 +0000

I do lots of running on the road and my shins are sore. I’ve been told by a friend that I might have shin splints but I don’t know what they are.

What flexibility work can I do for my sport?

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:27:08 +0000

I used to do static stretching before exercise and got told dynamic stretching is better. Then I was told that I shouldn’t do static stretching at all. I’m confused. What flexibility work can I do for my sport?

What is mental imagery?

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:26:20 +0000

What is mental imagery and how can mental imagery help improve my performance in sport?

What is it a a blood lactate test and what are the benefits?

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:25:44 +0000

My coach has asked me to do a blood lactate test in a laboratory. What is it and what are the benefits?

Will resistance training slow me down?

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:25:04 +0000

What is the best method to gauge my endurance training?

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:20:16 +0000

What is the best method to gauge my training intensity and volume in endurance training?

What is the best method to gauge my training intensity?

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:18:29 +0000

What is the best method to gauge my training intensity and volume in resistance training?

What is periodisation?

alan_ruddock — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:16:52 +0000

What is periodisation and how can it help my performance?