fitness

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admin — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 08:47:58 +0000

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Ladder Drill Hopping Two Forward One Back

alan_ruddock — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:37 +0100

This drill is great for developing uni-lateral (one foot) coordination as it challenges the movement skills of athletes. Hopping drills are also great for developing lower leg strength and power.

Strength and fitness training: how using a weighted sled can improve your performance

matt.renton — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:44:25 +0100

Sled training provides a number of training opportunities to develop performance

Strength and fitness training

matt.renton — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:43:10 +0100

See main article

Fitness training for female athletes

matt.renton — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:30:43 +0100

Female game players need high fitness levels as well as technical and tactical skills in order to reach the top

Energy systems: aerobic and anaerobic training

matt.renton — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:13:42 +0100

Training the right energy system in relation to your sport will ensure optimum performance

Rugby Training: Secrets of the Rugby World Cup Players

lgardiner — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:29:15 +0100

Scotland's Rugby Fitness Coach shares his rugby training tips

Can body fat loss and lean muscle gain be targeted with nutritional supplements?

bhurst — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:32:07 +0100

Can body fat loss and lean muscle gain be targeted with nutritional supplements?

Fitness Training for Rugby Union

admin — Thu, 22 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Rugby conditioning: the fitness standards rugby players and coaches should be aiming for

Increase Vertical Leap and Improve Jumping Ability with Plyometrics

admin — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:14:33 +0100

Plyometric Exercises to Make You Jump Higher and Further

The Amazing Peak Performance Christmas Competition

wayne.middleton — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:38:52 +0000

And The Winner Is...

Sandbag Shoulder Press Throw

alan_ruddock — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:39 +0100

Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine ball. This drill is alternative to the conventional shoulder press with a barbell, expect you accelerate through the movement allowing for greater power development. You can adjust the weight of the sandbag to suit your strength goals.

Ladder Drill: Two Feet in Each Rung

alan_ruddock — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:38 +0100

A progression from the One Foot in Each Rung drill, challenges the speed of co-ordination of the athlete. Have the athlete perform the drill correctly by asking them to start off slowly to get a feel of the movement.

Fitness training survey results

admin — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:44:34 +0100

Peak Performance fitness training survey shows you don’t need the gym for sports training

Asthma in athletes

admin — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 11:22:38 +0100

Beta(2)-agonists used to treat asthma do not confer any performance advantage in athletes

Health and Fitness: Heart Disease

admin — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:19:46 +0100

How much exercise protects against heart disease?

Active Recovery Uncovered

admin — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:53:03 +0100

When active recovery doesn’t work

Preventing Osteoarthritis

admin — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:24:02 +0100

Does sport set us up for arthritis in later life? And can anything be done?

Reduce Muscle Fatigue with Probiotic Supplements

admin — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:49:53 +0100

Probiotics combat fatigue problems in athletes

Physiology performance parameters

admin — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:40:05 +0100

Athleticogenomics – the gene genie is out of his bottle

Low-intensity workouts lead to weight loss

admin — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:34:23 +0100

Exercise intensity and weight loss

Half-time nutrition – what’s best for maximising fulltime performance?

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:15:24 +0100

Half-Time Training for Team Sports

Diabetes - how it affects sports and how to combat it

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:03:31 +0100

diabetes and sports performance

Vibration Training and Performance

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:35:08 +0100

Can vibration training enhance Sports Performance?

Half Time Strategy - Temperature

admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:09:37 +0100

Coping With The Effects of Temperature on The Pitch

Training for Cyclists: Cycling Aerodynamics and Stamina

admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:50:00 +0100

Don't Let Drag Interfere With Your Cycling Training

Body Fat and Running Performance

admin — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:38:52 +0100

Optimum Running Performance and Body Fat Levels

Heart Vitality Training and Heart Rate Monitors as Aids to Athletic Performance

admin — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:46:15 +0100

Athletic Performance - keeping your cardiovascular system in shape

Research Round-Up: endurance, ergogenic drugs, hydration and vibration

admin — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 17:11:11 +0000

endurance, ergogenic drugs, hydration and vibration

Building Speed and Endurance

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 12:06:29 +0000

Building Speed Before Endurance: time to turn convention on the head?

Sports News: Injury Treatment Evidence?

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:45:29 +0000

Injury research and clinical practice

Stretching, Performance and Injury Prevention

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 11:47:40 +0000

Pre-exercise stretching - is it time to tear up the old rule book?

Sports Science Glossary Part 8

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Sports Science Glossary Part 8

recovery

admin — Tue, 24 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Recovery: what is the best strategy?

child protection in sport

admin — Tue, 24 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Child protection in sport

football fitness

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Football fitness - The role of personal fitness in team success

soccer fitness training

admin — Tue, 18 May 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Soccer fitness training: Endurance training boosts performance in the field

Aerobic Training vs. Strength Training: do they cancel each other out?