physiology

Cycling training: recent research on bone density in pro cyclists makes for uncomfortable reading

admin — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:52:15 +0000

Cycling has traditionally been regarded as one of the healthiest sports around

Physiology in sport: keeping your hands cool can help your performance

admin — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:36:37 +0000

Why cooling your hands provides performance benefits in hot conditions

Conditioning and physiology: how to train and compete in hot weather

admin — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:49:19 +0100

Why hot-weather training is a delicate balance between staying cool and hydrated while performing at a competitive level

Athlete physiology: research suggests there are positive health implications of being both fat and fit!

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:24:49 +0100

The risks of chronic diseases are lower in the fat-fit athletes

Metabolic rate: sports training has a significant effect on weight gain and weight loss

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:25:37 +0100

The effects sports and fitness training has on our metabolic rate and calorific needs

Endurance training: understanding your slow twitch muscle fibres will boost performance

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:34:18 +0100

Muscles and muscle fibre

Achilles tendon injuries: a full guide to causes, symptoms, prevention techniques and treatments

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:49:46 +0100

Achilles Tendonitis: treatment and prevention

Speed and power training: understanding your fast twitch muscles will boost performance

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:48:09 +0100

The role of muscles and muscle fibre in sprinting

Core exercises: isometric and isotonic strength training

admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:58:43 +0100

Core stability training

Core training: strengthening the back and abdominal muscles

peak performance — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:41:22 +0100

Your core (back and abdominal muscles) are key to optimum sports performance. This area acts as a transmission, allowing your limbs to exert maximum force and power. A weak core can lead to reduced sports performance, as it may not allow you to direct all the power you’re generating where you need – through the track, for example, if you are a sprinter.

Diabetes in sport: how athletes can train and compete with the right treatment

admin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:13:35 +0100

The relationship between the athlete, diabetes and sport

The aerobic and anaerobic energy systems

admin — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:13:42 +0100

Training the right energy system in relation to your sport will ensure optimum performance. By John Shepherd.

Diabetes doesn't have to spell the end for an athlete's career

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:16:06 +0100

The right management strategy can help diabetic athletes to continue to train and compete

Fat Burning: using body fat instead of carbohydrates as fuel

admin — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:37:07 +0100

Fat oxidation through intense exercise

Heart Rate Variability Analysis- how to improve your training performance

admin — Tue, 05 May 2009 13:47:30 +0100

Heart rate variability analysis – a training tool you can’t ignore

Central Nervous System- how CNS training can improve sports performance

admin — Tue, 05 May 2009 12:12:35 +0100

Brain over brawn – CNS training for enhanced performance

Mountaineering: physiological and psychological training

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:12:08 +0100

How climbers can prepare effectively for living and exercising at altitude

Don’t Be a Slave to Heart Rate Training Zones!

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:27:10 +0000

Heart Rate Monitors may not be the best way to predict VO2 Max and monitor overtraining

Aerobic and Anaerobic Energy Systems

admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:49:53 +0100

Understanding your Energy Systems for Endurance and Speed Training

Agility Training: Improving Sporting Reaction Times

admin — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:33:18 +0100

How visual acuity and auditory signals can affect your performance in sport.

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

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

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

Body type training – are we slaves to our ‘body type’ genes?

admin — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:29:38 +0100

Body type training – are we slaves to our ‘body type’ genes?

Understand the body's use of oxygen during exercise

admin — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:35:50 +0100

Oxygen kinetics – start smart for a mean finish!

Does exercise affect brain function?

admin — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 11:10:25 +0100

Effects of maximal exercise on the brain

Football players' balance is inferior

admin — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 11:00:17 +0100

Comparison of standing balance in dancers and football players

Physiology in Rowing

admin — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:45:58 +0100

New methods of monitoring elite rowers

Rowing Performance Dependent on Height

admin — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:34:29 +0100

Recipe for the perfect rower

Face-cooling improves sports performance

admin — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:49:37 +0100

The effects of face-cooling during hyperthermic exercise

Back pain: how bad posture can hinder sports performance

admin — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:18:13 +0100

Danger: slouching will cause back injuries, damaging your sport and your health

Physiology performance parameters

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

Athleticogenomics – the gene genie is out of his bottle