strength training

Seated calf raise

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

The seated calf raise is another good calf exercise.

Acupuncture: is there any point?

jessicadupreez — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:20:55 +0000

Sports therapy: What athletes should know about using acupuncture to improve sport performance

Strength training for distance runners

admin — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:24:00 +0100

Can lifting weights help middle distance runners run faster or further with no corresponding improvements in aerobic fitness?

Strength training: how to increase muscle mass

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:25:28 +0100

Mass is important in sports where moving objects- either people or heavy implements- requires the use of momentum

Strength and endurance training: how athletes can maximise their performance

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:53:41 +0100

Key breakthroughs in endurance and strength training and what they mean for athletes

Strength training for muscle gains

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 17:17:43 +0100

by Reggie Johal, owner of Predator Nutrition

Strength training: athletes need to maintain their strength and power during the in season

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:20:03 +0100

Failing to maintain strength levels can lead to injury and a drop in form

Strength training: focusing power on the movements and speed used in specific sports situations

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:38:50 +0100

Using power in specific sport situations

Core strengthening: resistance training

peak performance — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:03:54 +0100

This video will focus on improving your core strength by using added resistance, with pulley machines and medicine balls and dynamic throwing movements. You can see the exercises being performed, and learn important technique tips in the associated video.

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

admin — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:44:25 +0100

Sled training provides a number of training opportunities to develop performance

Strength and fitness training: the weighted sled

peak performance — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:43:10 +0100

The weighted sled provides a number of training opportunities to develop numerous facets of fitness. It is versatile enough to develop anaerobic and aerobic fitness and is therefore a suitable means of training for many athletes.

Strength training: how to construct a progressive weight training plan

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:56:35 +0100

A training schedule to improve muscular strength

Strength training: physical, technical and psychological preparation

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:19:41 +0100

The strength preparation phase of training

Core training using exercise ball workouts

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:57:53 +0100

Improve your core stability with a fitball!

Core training using a fitball

peak performance — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:47:19 +0100

These exercises will challenge your ability to hold good posture and pelvic alignment against both body weight and the instability of the Fitball. The positions of the holds are similar to the static floor exercises, except that they are performed on the ball.

Core exercises: isometric and isotonic strength training

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

Core stability training

Core stability: strength training for the back and abdominal muscles

admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:46:03 +0100

Core training to maximise your sports performance

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.

Back pain: core strengthening exercises to protect the spine

admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:33:04 +0100

Targeted core strengthening work can reduce the risk of back pain

Weight training: squats can increase power and strength

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:19:32 +0100

Certain squat variations have much to offer power and strength athletes

Concurrent training: how to simultaneously train upper and lower body strength, muscular endurance and flexibility

admin — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:35:40 +0100

Research suggests that concurrent training can train several aspects of fitness at once

Explosive strength training: research on resistance training suggests that doing less is more!

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:42:28 +0100

Can this latest strength training research blow away conventional methods?

Strength training: developing your core strength

admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:17:59 +0100

A 2 month base strength plan

Strength training: overloading to increase muscle mass

admin — Fri, 15 May 2009 10:47:00 +0100

The traditional methods of resistance training might not be the most effective way to increase strength

Strength training programme for all sports

admin — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:17:43 +0100

Warming up for strength training

Strength and endurance training- can both the elements be mastered at once?

admin — Thu, 07 May 2009 11:38:37 +0100

Training for both strength and endurance will never be as effective as training for either individually

Strength Training: improving your trunk strength will improve your throwing and striking

admin — Thu, 07 May 2009 11:12:22 +0100

Strengthening exercises to improve your throwing performance

Strength training for female athletes

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:29:33 +0100

The benefits of strength training for young female athletes

Strength Training for Cycling at All Levels

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:34:23 +0100

Strength training and the importance of leg exercises: novices, experts and clubs cyclists

Strength Training for Endurance Athletes

admin — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:05:08 +0100

Endurance Strength Training - Optimising muscle mass