Testing in sport
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Articles
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Children participating in swimming training exhibit increased oxidative stress
Oxidative stress in swimmers
Swimmers affected by body clock
Circadian rhythms affect swimming performance
Side effects of CLA supplement
CLA may increase oxidative stress in athletes
The importance of a correctly fitted bra
Why sighs matter
Diabetes - how it affects sports and how to combat it
diabetes and sports performance
Vibration Training and Performance
Can vibration training enhance Sports Performance?
Physiological Assessment in Cycling
Creatine: is it really safe for long-term use?
Nandrolone testing
Sports Science Glossary Part 5
Sports Science Glossary Part 5
Training schedules: Three ways to quantify and evaluate your training - and make sure you are achieving what your coach has planned for you
Fitness Testing
Freestyle swimming techniques: Only the development of swimming flumes in the 1970s allowed tests to be performed which compared to those being carried out on such activities as cycling and running.
psychometric testing | sports training
Psychometric testing: How the Giants kicked tradition into touch with psychometric testing
Olympics Sex Test: Why the Olympic sex test is outmoded, unnecessary and even harmful.
Calculating Vo2max: Make sure you have your doctor's permission before carrying out the following test.
fitness testing | critical swim speed
Critical Swim Speed: This reliable test of aerobic capacity is non-invasive and easy to do.
Lactate testing: is there any point?
The Testosterone Effect: If you're training the right way, your gonads get into the act.
New vVO2max workouts lead to impressive gains in fitness
Distance running & testosterone
Distance Running & Testosterone: Can distance running determine the sex of your children
High speed running tests | marathon
High-speed running tests are excellent predictors of marathon finishing time
Here's a new running-based test of anaerobic performance for which you need only a stopwatch and a calculator.
Anaerobic Training: To get the most out of anaerobic training, do it in the afternoon or early evening
athletes drug testing in sport
Athletes Drug Testing In Sport: What do you do when running breathes meaning into every moment of your life - and you're suddenly told that you can't run anymore?
Questions
What do you think of the Peak Performance Premium area? (!)
As the main provider of information in this area, I'd like to find out what you think about the videos and the articles in particular.
How do u get more a more ripped look, without 'bulking' too much ?
I normally train in functional principles but would like someone to give me a couple of answers for a change :) i am about average bodyfat and would love to get 'cut' for the summer.
What things can i do to improve my high jump?
I'm doing high jump in mid may. Any tips on how to train?
Yeah, okay don't laugh!! - Vanity is quite underated I think!
How do I increase speed, explosiveness, and my verticle leap?
I am an 20 yr old collegiate basketball player, wanting to improve my speed, foot speed, stability, explosiveness, and verticle leap.
whats the best for measuring aerobic fitness , if you had to pick shuttle or chester step .Views please
How/where can i get job in performance analysis?
I am a final year sport science student seeking a future in performance analysis.
Coaches: do your athletes get assessed?
Am just wondering how often , if at all , athletes get their fitness assessed.Is there a gap in the market for a place where all athletes, runners..
What is the best way to train for a judo tournament?
Our matches are 5 minutes long with no breaks, up to 8 matches in the tournament. I am trying to find the best exercises to get us ready for the tournament.
I have dificulty shaping the lower part of my stomach. What exercise can I do to reach that area.
How do you tell if you have shin splints. I have a pain in my left leg above my ankle, but I don't know what it is.
How do I loosen my hamstrings?
I have really tight ham strings and it affects me physically. What is a good stretch or exercise that will help me to loosen them.
If i Drink Skimmed milk every day for a month and not drink anything else or eat anything else cept from veg and fruit.. will that be a healthy lifestyle?
Describe a training cycle and periodization for bodybuilding?
I have been bodybuilding for four years. I am 36 years old.
I've heard all these terms being used again and again. Can anyone explain what these acronyms stand for?
fitness and basketball skills testing
We are trying to develop benchmarks for fitness testing (sit up, beep test, agility run, vertical jump) and a 3 tier basketball skills test (lay up, rebounding, speed dribble etc for age groups 10 -18
Des resting heart rate affect your performance?
i am a 22 year old male having played soccer my whole life, my resting heart rate is about 68 beats per minute, this is quite high compared to other elite athletes, would this affect my performance, c
Lifting during football(soocer) season
Hello- my daughter is a u-17. she is once again prepping for the upcoming spring season.
Is there a program out there for a player to develop speed?
I'm 6-4 220 pounds but i run a 5.6 in the 40 yard dash is there someone who can tell me what i can do to get this number down i work really hard at it but i'm just not seeing any results if anyone ca
Should I weight train to lose weight?
I run, swim and cycle (doing at least one or a combination of the three each day for at least 1 hour per day). I also do weight training 1-2 times per week.
How accurate is the beep test as an indicator of VO2 max?
I'm doing a research assignment. I have run tests with the beep test but can't do any any actual VO2 max testing because i don't have access to a sports lab.
Dynamic stretching in soccer - at what age?
At what age does developing flexibility in kids have the desired effect?
How do you condition fast twitch fibres?
I hear that is what makes you faster. This is because I am looking to get a faster time in my 100m and 200m
Opinion. If you could only do one aerobic exercise, which would it be?
Facts are lovely. Which one provides the best overall benefits?
If you could only do five exercises...
...what would they be?
Opinion: Do you think body weight exercise training is superior...
...to free weights? Opinion, but facts and studies are nice.
12 weeks of resistance trainig - results
Anyone has any info on how much one would gain in results - for example in bench press - after training 2 times or 3 times per week for a month, two months, three months?
I just wondered.
what is the proper technique for sprinting
I have a general idea of how to sprint however i think my form may help decrease my time.
He ran track best mile time of 5:55 and ran cross country, best time of 20: 40 for a 5k. He is lean, but not skinny or fat. He is a decent sprinter, but can not jump high.
Does anyone have have Powerlifting scores...
I would like to know pds/kgs a 15-18 male should be lifting in order to be competitive.
Has anyone implemented steps to address the Relative Age Effect?
The relative age effect is a bias in junior selection and talent ID processes that consistently favours children born in the earlier part of the year relative to the eligibility date for that age-base
Looking for a 10 week training program for sprinters.
I am a relatively new high school track coach. I only have about 10 weeks to maximize an athletes performance. Most of the materials I have read are dealing with much longer time frames for training.
What changes of training and diet I should do?
What changes of training and diet do I have to do If I'm looking for definition?
How can I get my leg's to be a little bit stronger?
Comparison charts for 1 minute of sit ups, push ups and press-ups?
Does anyone have charts for adults performing 1 minute of sit-ups, push-ups and press-ups?
I need advise on training intensity,load and quality
I am 25 of age now. Fastest hundred I ran was 10:80 age of 21. Havent run since 2003 Dec.I am getting back.Planning to have a long winter then, compete in summer.
Can I get help with weight training for soccer players?
I am 17 years old and I play soccer. I need a good training in the gym for a central defender. I am 181cm height and i have 75kg.
How much time does it need to past until the lactate appears, to the moment when it enter into the systematic bloodstream and it can be measurable?
How much time does it need to past...
My question is about an anaerobic test in canoe slalom that is made on flat water. The athlete paddles for 5 minutes on 140-150-160-170bpm (heart rate) and maximum. On every 7th?
Which are the most effective strength and power tests?
I am required to investigate and compare tests for stength and power tests, using field and lab testing for both elite and non elite athletes.
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What are the benefits of the yo-yo intermittent recovery test?
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?
I’ve heard that the VO2max is the gold standard of lab tests for endurance athletes. What is a VO2max and is this true?
What is it a a blood lactate test and what are the benefits?
My coach has asked me to do a blood lactate test in a laboratory. What is it and what are the benefits?
Blogs
Have shoulder pains? You came to the right place.
“The 7 Deadly Sins of Lifting” this is another installment from A. Jay of a series of motivational articles.
Drug testing what's out there a physiotherapists view point
Testing Athletes for Drug Use Why do some “athletes” try to enhance their performances on the track and field by taking drugs?
Here is the first and not the last instalment of Nick Mitchell’s long awaited All Strength Q&A.
I want to build muscles and reduce body fats
Are you making these mistakes as an Athlete?
Don’t get me wrong nobody’s perfect, especially me, many of these ideas came from my “Stupidity”, a rollercoaster of discovery, injuries and re-injury, does that sound about right?
Sports Medicine Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation
This article was a long time coming. After writing and then scraping and re-writing it is a good way to describe this.
The Insider’s Secrets to a Flat Stomach
Hey regular blog readers myself and Nick sat down and and had a conversation, long story short this article was born.
You can't take one step forward to walk or run while you remain centered over your feet/foot. You must fall and lift to start and continue. This according to Jack Nirenstein
Rotational Carbohydrates "RO-CHO" ?
Rotational Carbohydrates "RO-CHO" Article by Steve Blades. It is all about carbohydrate rotation for ultimate performance.
Another great read by Steve Blades aka "Marmite". If you are not making gains in the gym or the track this will change everything completely.
You are a Beginner, READ THIS!
A great,long article about everything on general bodybuilding ,training, nutrition and supplementation as a beginner.
A great new update to hit Rawgrip.com, a great article for all of the new found health freaks this year.
Squat Rx Video Creator Interview
If you are a serious lifter you must have heard of the “Squat Rx” video series all over the net. The Videos are available on YouTube.
How Focused Are You at the Gym?
Sean discusses The Top 10 Reasons why you are slacking in the Gym and How to prevent this. He exposes some great Tips how to make your training sessions more productive for better end results.
Finally an article created for all you serious weight shifters. C Pikey discuses the truth about A massive Bench Press and gives some tips How To Improve your Weak Bench.
Glycemic Index in Athletes and Weight management
An article about the glycemic index of carbohydrates pertains directly to athletes and their performance.
A new article by Michael Nystrom discussing the protein intake amounts in athletes. Athlete Protein intake article
Introduction to Tai Chi Training
This article is merely a brief and light hearted introduction to Tai Chi. My next article will focus upon how the key principles of Tai Chi can be used to develop optimum sports performance.
Training Methods for the Development of Power
The other day I came across a presentation a friend and I did at university. Thought I'd share it with you all.
Catalano (Sam) All about tennis coaching.
Hi seeking info to implement into my tennis coaching to increase the development of my young players, all suggestions greatly appreciated. For e.g simple ways to understand a kick serve.
It's a very exciting day for us today, because we've had our first major relaunch in 7 years.
When we set up the new PP Online site, one of our biggest aims was to create a place where anyone with a passion for sport could share their opinions and experiences.
Videos
Ladder Drill: Two Feet in Each Rung
A progression from the One Foot in Each Rung drill, challenges the speed of co-ordination of the athlete.
