Training programs
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The Importance of Proprioceptive Training
Proprioception – taking a balanced approach to sport
Fitness training survey results
Peak Performance fitness training survey shows you don’t need the gym for sports training
When active recovery doesn’t work
Periodisation: Organise your Training Year
Training periodisation - why it could pay to use your block
Sports Science of Combat Sport Training
Fighting fit! – the scientific approach to combat sport training
Training programmes: Benefit from Hip extension
Standing machine hip flexion
Squats – new research on an old favourite
Power to the people – maximising your 2,000m rowing performance
The Science and Practice of Sports Motivation
Use Mental and Physical Sports Motivation
A Guide And Advice to Effective Supplement Usage
Cycling Injury: Choose The Right Bike To Avoid Injury
How Choosing The Right Bike Can Help Avoid Injury
Diabetes - how it affects sports and how to combat it
diabetes and sports performance
Half Time Strategy - Temperature
Coping With The Effects of Temperature on The Pitch
Sports Training Exercises And Techniques To Increase Your Jumping Ability
Increase Your Jumping Ability: Tips To Help Your Sports Training
Heart Vitality Training and Heart Rate Monitors as Aids to Athletic Performance
Athletic Performance - keeping your cardiovascular system in shape
Cycling Training and how carbohydrate, torso training and building endurance can help
Don't let competition anxiety get the better of you
endurance, ergogenic drugs, hydration and vibration
Press-Ups, A New Take On An Old Favourite
Press-Ups - varying approaches to ensure you get the most
Physiological Assessment in Cycling
Speed Training Workouts : Is over-speed training over-hyped?
Backwards Running : The benefits of training backwards
The split squat
Body composition and sport - why weight is a poor performance indicator
Plyometrics : Do plyometrics work for the upper body?
Cold injuries: How to protect your performance as well as your health against the chill winds of winter
Training schedules: Three ways to quantify and evaluate your training - and make sure you are achieving what your coach has planned for you
Frappier acceleration program
Distance running training - How
Human growth hormone hGH - Don't waste money - and risk your reputation on human growth hormone; make your own instead!
sport specific weight training
Sport specific weight training
Wheel Chair Athletes Training: A strength and sprint training programme for pre-elite wheelchair athletes
Preparing for your first marathon
Preparing For Your First Marathon: If you're planning to run your first marathon this year, as more and more people are, what should you do to prepare for it properly? Experts disagree on the exact details, but it's safe to say that the "more is better" philosophy is currently holding sway.
Motivation: Here's how to design a self-determined training programme that will drive you to new heights
Carbos are just for endurance athletes, aren't they? Not necessarily - although there is little documented information on the relationship between carbo-hydrate ingestion and resistance exercise, it's common practice for weightlifters, body builders, powerlifters and other athletes involved in resistance training programmes to consume carbohydrate drinks with the hope of improving their performance.
Alpine Skiing Training: Whatever sport you take part in, it's wise to remember certain basic principles when devising a training programme.
knee injuries | female athletes
Why do female athletes hurt their knees so often - and how can they protect themselves from knee injuries?
Why visual training programmes for sport don't work
Achilles heel, tendons, achilles tendinitis therapy and surgery
Achilles tendinitis interrupts many training programmes and ruins many plans for PBs. It is also the most common injury in athletes over the age of 40, and - unfortunately - it's a problem which doesn't go away very quickly: Traditional treatments for Achilles tendinitis (ie, rest, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, orthotics, cortisone injections, icing, ultrasound, and conventional physical therapy) are not very successful, and about 25 per cent of athletes who suffer from chronic Achilles-tendinitis problems end up undergoing surgery.
The basis of a healthy body is a strong skeleton. Here's how to look after it.
Sport-specific Training: The ultimate training programme: an indispensable year plan for runners
10k training: What does science have to say about the right training programme for the 10K?
Wheelchair Athletes Training: A strength and sprint training programme for pre-elite wheelchair athletes
Peak Performance: Knowing at what age an athlete is likely to achieve peak performance is a big help in planning a training programme.
Bodybuilders: Do bodybuilders need massive amounts of extra protein?
strength training routines | strength training programmes | strength training
Strength training routines: most runners think that strength training routines are something carried out in a weight room or gym utilising various pieces of equipment (barbells, dumbbells, weight machines, etc.).
Strength training exercises programme for women
Strength Training Exercises Programme For Women: Strength training is vital for women, but the programme depends on their event, not their sex.
Weight Training
The Protein Puzzle: The all-pervading folklore in strength sports is that you need to pack in the protein. Up to 4g of protein per kg of body weight per day (contrast this with the standard Recommended Daily Allowance of 0.8g/kg) has been recommended - most notably by Eastern bloc coaches and nutritionists. There is evidence that athletes involved in resistance training have a heightened protein requirement. But 4g/kg seems to be way over the top.
To commemorate Roger Bannister's celebrated feat in 1954, here is a new training regime for your own "miracle" mile based on recent research carried out in the US at George Washington University and the University of Rhode Island.
endurance training | Noel frost | rowing
In late 1996, at the age of 57, Noel Frost set two rowing world records in his sector - 55-59 male (heavy) - for the 30- and 60-minute distances. Here he describes months 2 and 3 of the training programme that led to the achievement
V02max training programmes: If you want to win, train at a high percentage of V02max.
Creatine works for competitive squash players...
Knee injury: how can they protect against knee injuries?
weight training vests | ankle weights
Weight training vests and ankle weights: wearing ankle weights and a weight training vests can help you run faster - but do it slowly
Sub 4 Minute Mile: Here's a training programme designed to crack the ultimate goal: the sub-four-minute mile.
If you want to lose fat, chuck the slimming diet and try resistance training.
Strength training | strength programs
Strength training programs
Rugby Union: Explosive Power: Which forms of training are best for increasing short-term energy supplies and explosive power?
overtraining | overtraining injuries
Overtraining injuries avoidance: How to readjust your training programme so it allows two days' rest per week
Questions
How can I quickly improve on my PT standards?
In approximetley 4 weeks I will be testing for admission into the West Virginia State Police acadamy. This acadamy is paramilitary based.
What is a good training program for a 48 hour, 100km walk?
I'm looking at undertaking a 100km walk, which must be completed in 48 hours,in about 10 months time. My aim is to complete the walk in about 30 hours.
What are the best exercises to trim the excess fat on back of hips?
I have been able to trim the belly fat but it is difficult to trim the fat above the buttocks on the backside of my hips.
Do you have any books or articles on elite sprint hurdle drills and model training sessions???
This year (my freshman year) I ran a 2:04.09 for track season. I was wondering if you think i can get that below 2 minutes for next season if i train very hard and start next week?
How do you train for a second marathon soon after running one?
I ran the London Marathon two weeks ago and am going to run Edinburgh on May 25th in 4 weeks.I have been doing some short runs, swimming and doing some spin classes.
What are good supersets for improving races of 800, 1500, and 3000m.
I've never done supersets before but I hear it is awesome and I want to imrpove dramatically.
I have a client who has trouble stabilising her pelvis.
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.
Hi all =) I have signed up for a half on 27 April 2008. Before this, I have run a 1:57:0 half on 30 May 2008 and a 47:40 9 km race on 13 April 2008.
Best training for a long bike ride - with complications!
I have a froend who is 65 and was a fiarly good distance cylcist. He was then diagnosed with parkinsons, which is in early stages and copntrolled by drugs.
Hi im currently at university doing an assignment looking at creating a 12 week pre season rugby programme for a university athlete.
How to train your mind for a wrestling match
1st Marathon, need help training
Any advice on training for your first marathon
Does anyone have any advice for offseason wrestling training?
I'm trying to find training routines and techniques to get better at wrestling in the offseason. We've already started lifting as a team but I feel like I should do more.
What things can i do to improve my high jump?
I'm doing high jump in mid may. Any tips on how to train?
I signed up for orienteering and i need help!
Im not a very good long distance runner. What can i do to get better??
'm 25 yrs woman.. am I too Old to get into training?!
I am 25 yr old woman, have always been into sport since school.., always enjoyed it but being from India, never had very good resources for training(other than cricket of course) plus women and sport
What muscles are used to push back for increasing running speed?
The quadriceps muscles contract hard across the front of the knee to pull the lower leg forward.
I want to make a rep volleyball team! Tryouts are in september and i need some trainig ideas from now to then to help me prepare. Any ideas?
Yeah, okay don't laugh!! - Vanity is quite underated I think!
Im a freshman in high school with a PR of 2:06.96 for the 800m that i achieved yesterday.
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.
Last year i lost a lot of weight quite quickly due to health reasons. I have now put sme weight back on but not all of it.
How do I improve my Rowing Performance
I'm a high school rower (16 yrs old, 5'10", 135lb, 24:25 6k) and row 5 times a week with my team. I want some advice on how to further increase my performance aside from working hard a t practice.
I put on weight - is it muscle?
This week i have put on 1lb in weight but my Body Fat % has gone down by 0.5%. is this good and is this muscle or fat?
What do I have to do to get my game on the D1 status like eric gordon
Trying to get bigger and stronger and faster so i can enhance my game to be able
I'm on holiday in 14 weeks and want to get my body fat doqwn to about 10%, it's currently, 14%. Is this possible. I don't want to lose weight but gain about 3lbs if possible. I want to look toned.
may you send to me a training schedule for 3000m and 1500m.
am trying to get the highest speed in 1500m run.i.e run in under 3:45. i have only 3 weeks to my racing day.
How long and intense should sprinter workouts be?
I work with a coach who is good with distance runners but seems to work the sprinters too hard.
I have been thinking abit about diversity with regards to functional training and i am looking for something different.
Im 13 Years old and im just started playing rugby a few months back.
How much do you think one can expect to pay when hiring a running coach?
How should I train to improve my reactive times?
How much time do you think is required to train effectively for an Ironman? A first one, that is. I also work full-time. Anyone ever done one?
What is the latest training Fad and does it actually work. Im really interested in the ones that do.
How do I improve the strength in my legs?
I need to improve the strength in my legs for the triple jump and athletics
Has anyone had experience of training to swim under water for distance? I heard it helps develop your cardiovascular system (If you don't black out).
How much can I swim with a Tennis Elbow?
Been swimming since age 7,Competitive - short & long distance swims, was on the National Swimming, diving & waterpolo team for most of my School and highschool years.Had to stop swimming after marriag
How can I train to prevent Achilles tendinites - training programme;
I am 48 year old woman; has one several marathons and ultra marathons. Run *- 3H40 marathon. HAve been physically active my whole life- cannot live without sport / adventure.
How do you deal with an attack of "gout"?
since my interest in your organisation I did a couple of 6 mile walks at the fastest pace i felt comfortable with on tue & thur .
How to train for a downhill marathon?
I'm running my first marathon and the course has several downhills early on.
Does anyone have a challenging bodyweight/core functionality workout?
I have completed the 300 workout numerous times, done the 500 rep workout (good at first) but now its hard to really find a good challenging routine.
I had back fusion in April 2002 and a left hip replaced in May 2006. I am an avid golfer with 9 handicap.
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.
How can i train the school students in soccer?
i want to win the school match. Can you give me any tips?
Why in distance/swimming training do swimmers work on breath holding?
I am relatively new to swimming and have stumbled on workouts that include breath holding.
Masters training near Rugby....
Does anyone know of a masters training group around Rugby? I know that there is a tri club in Rugby but I am more interested ina pecific group for those near to, or over, 50 specifically. Grumpy
I need to be able to sprint 50 meters very quickly. My sport being paintball, i have to have my head down keeping a low profile.
Looking for brief information on types of training.
Components of fitness. Advantages and disadvantages of Fartlek,Interval,Continuous,Weight Training, Flexibility Training?
Incorporating swimming into weekly triathlon training....
Help!!! I hate indoor pools and it is too cold to do any open water training at the moment. Does anyone have a more interesting swim training plan other than up and down, up and down.....?
Interval Training for Triathlon's
I recently moved to heavy interval training during my CV workouts.
How can I get the best beginners training in cycling?
I m 30 plus n training to get speed n endurance plus a healthy lifestyle.
Whats the effects of bow shape legs?
What are the effects of bow shaped legs on long distance runners,are they more prone to injuries,precautions if any that can help.
What can be reccomended in a footballer's breakfast,lunch and supper?
I would like to prepare a menu for footballers.
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?
To increase power to weight ratio should I put on muscle or lose fat?
I am 43, 204lbs and 18 per cent fat. I want to increase my power to body weight ratio to help with sport (fencing). Should I lose fat or put on muscle?
Whats everyones views on the use of ice baths?
Does anyone here use them regularly? If so how long for?
Does tilting your upper body forward add to your running speed
I can tilt my upper body forward and stand still or run backward.
Does pushing into the ground harder toss you higher or forward faster?
When I stand still (balanced) and push hard into the ground I jump high not forward. I can't push back at the ground while balanced to start running.
Core Stability; Speed, Power, Strength; good buys?
Core Stability; Speed, Power, Strength; Resistance Training...should I buy them? I have read many good books on the topics already. Do these books reveal anything an avid reader would enjoy?
Best exercises to improve VO2Max quickly?
What are the best exercises methods to improve your V02 Max quickly by a large percentage over a couple of months? Btw, the sports i'm interested in is Soccer.
Formula for determining HRmax - Does it apply to all fitness levels?
Does the standard formula for determining HRmax (220 minus age in years) hold true for all levels of fitness? Is it not based on "sedentary" individuals?
What are the most effective sprinting exercises/drills for beginners?
What are the most effective sprinting exercises/drills for beginners?
What is the best process of training techniques for soccer?
For skills like dribbling, shooting, passing and heading, what is the best way for optimal learning process of the skills?
What are optimal methods that can be apply to soccer?
Anyone has successfully implement principles of training methods from other sports (running,basketball, cross country skiking, boxing etc) into soccer training in practical form?
How long and what yardage should a high school swimmer taper?
The high school swim team averages 4000 - 5000 per day six days a week. The end of the season consists of sectional, district and state competitions. There is one week between meets.
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
Powerlifting and Olympic Lifting?
Are there any notable people who excelled in both?
How to treat an U13 ACL injury until they are prepared to operate?
I have a young player who is keen as mustard but has an ACL injury (partly torn).The specialists will not operate until he has finished growing.
Lifting during football(soocer) season
Hello- my daughter is a u-17. she is once again prepping for the upcoming spring season.
for someone who can not take lessons? I have pull-up/ dip bars and know about the planche and front lever. Any training tips would be appreciated.
Will I lose fitness by cross training?
I'm a mrathon runner - Since The beginning of December I have done purely cross training (rowing, stepper, spinning, circuit training plus others) and only run a distance of 9 to 10 miles in one go (i
Do chair/bench dips work the rhomboids?
..I think they do, but have never read so. When ever I do do them, my rhomboids are felt...I can also feel them doing regular dips.
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.
At home I have a pull-up bar and some weight plates and I want to know how I can perform pulldowns.
I have heard that push-ups work the back.
Is this true and if so to what extent?
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.
What is the best way to gain coaching qualifications in football?
Hiya. Im posting on behalf of a football (soccer) coach in South Africa. He's intrested in furthering his football qualifications.
I've never done any winter sports before but got a 3 hour snowboard lesson for christmas which I'll be doing in about 3 weeks.
How do I train for Steeplechase?
I always fancied having a go at this event, yes I am mad, but have no idea what training to do or exercises to improve my chances of getting over the hurdles.
What do you think of Juice Plus?
Juice Plus is a natural supplement with mega doses of antioxidants.
What training can I undertake to run a marathon as well as the 1000 metres in 2.20 to 2.25?
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.
What is the ideal body of a rower?
Height? Weight? What do olympic rowers look like? And what biological advantages do most have through genetics
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 am a 39 year old 800m / 1500m runner. I took up running in my early 30`s and have settled on running middle distance for the Veterans (Masters) team for my local club.
What are the benefits of boxing as a sports to college students?
I want to know the psychological benefits a college student can get from boxing as a sport. People tend to associate boxing with violence thus it is not offered as a P.E.
I have some bodyfat that I would like to lose and have begun to run a hour a day.
Any Good Proprioceptive exercises?
Hiya. Just wondering if anyone has any good suggestions of proprioception exercises for the lower limb? I feel I sometimes struugle to come up with alot outwith using a wobble board.
Last year (8th grade) I ran a 2:16.39 in the 800m . This year I am a freshman in high school and hope to drop that time as much under 2:10 as possible.
I have a knee problem called Oscozlatus which is a swelling and it really hurts after I play sports. I sometimes cannot even walk up the stairs. Is there any way I can keep the pain down.
I am trying to plan strength programs for a range of ages from about 10 years through to 18-20 for netballers.
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.
Is there a good Olypic Weightlifting club in Mobile, Alabama, USA ?
I do not know of one
On going pain coming from the back of the knee ,its even starting to hurt when i walk. If i kneel down on both knees and then lean bk i get a sharp pain at what seems the back of my right knee.
I suffered a groin strain at the start of december 2006 and since i have not been able to sprint although i can kick a ball with full power.
A programme for 'jumpers knee'
I'm looking for a good/decent programme to prevent jumper's knee, in addition to this a programme for the athlete once they have been diagnosed with this sympton.
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.
I coach a varsity high school boys soccer team and during the off season I am not allowed to do any training, so I would like to set up an individual or group training program
How can I get my leg's to be a little bit stronger?
How can I get faster times in 100m and 200m
I am 12 and last yr I ran the 100m in 13.11 and 200m 29.0,(rubbish) I want to be able to get low 12s next yr but sometimes I just get tired, intensley sprinting for about 40m.
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 know this is a difficult one to answer because their seems to be thousands on the market!
What is the best diet for a football player before and after a match?
I am an amateur footballer but try my hardest and want to achieve what i can at this level and need to do whatever i can for optimum performance eg best training best diet best lifestyle.
Need Experts for a Fighter's development programme/ programme critique
Dear All, I compete in a full contact martial arts, and would like some feedback on the program I am currently on. I am a light-welterweight and weigh 65kg on peak :
I am in training to become a PGA golf coach. As i hope to train elite golfers can you tell me if periodization is useful for creating yearly training schedules.
I have had type 1 diabetes for 25 years (current age is 54) and have completed numerous races including marathons and ultras.
Is clenbuterol dangerous if taken only for 4 weeks
I am trying to reduce fat , i like good food and a good glass of wine , i am not trying to get a six pack i just want to look how i feel and that is good because i know i am dedicated to train and i
Can you help me to make an aerobic program?
hi there, im intrested to know more about aerobic exercises and a program for that because im a trainer and need to know more about it and new exercises. Thanks.
Hi, I have recently completed my goal of learning to combine all of my best moves in any chosen formation whilst at gym.
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.
What are the breathing techniques used in core and stability training?
I heard someone mention chest breathing and stomach breathing whats the difference? also where can I find some good phase 1 stability workouts?
Swedish manoeuvres and Walt's SAS - video?
anyone know of a video demonstrating Swedish manoeuvres and Walt's SAS exercise technique? i have achilles tendinitis and would love to try this out!!! thanks sudie.
How can I reduce chronic hard muscle after exercise?
I am 43 year old male, 150lbs, and 5'11".
What's the best way to get peak fitness for rugby - quickly?
I played rugby to a high level before breaking my jaw. I then took two years out the game and ran a couple of marathons.
Do you have a question for our community?
PP Online has over 10,000 registered users, all of them keen sportsmen and women, including many coaches, personal trainers and sports scientists.
What is the best method to gauge my training intensity?
What is the best method to gauge my training intensity and volume in resistance training?
What is periodisation and how can it help my performance?
I have good core strength and would like to challenge myself with some
I am a rugby coach with a team of player and I want to find a way to analyse their strength and weaknesses. What tests do you recommend?
Blogs
Learn to move better with internet video technology
Learning styles theory implies that individuals learn more when the educational experience is geared toward their preferred style of learning.
How do you feel about your running form/style/technique?
During the initial interview with a client a standard question that I use is “how do you feel about your running form, do you think you have good form, or do you think you look like Ikabod Crane”?
Calling all forces and Ex force personnel
Are there any serving or ex serving force personnel out there. I am in the british Army currently serving in SHAPE. Does anyone fancy a fitness challenge.
Strength Training Programs for Wheelchair Basketball.
My girlfriend and I are wheelchair basketball athletes living in Quebec City, Canada. We have a new Personal Trainer at the Nautilus Plus Gym where we train 5 nights a week.
Prevention of Running Injuries: What is the evidence?
Prevention of Running Injuries: What is the evidence?
I have been wailing and gnashing my teeth of late trying to find some great personal trainers here in London.
The Insider's Secrets to a Flat, Lean Stomach
The internet is chock full of well meaning advice about how to get a lean and flat stomach.
A constant theme of my life seems to be questions about what makes a good personal trainer.
Strength Training & Conditioning for Football / Soccer
Strength training for football (or soccer for our American cousins) used to be up their on a par with the post match recovery / regeneration drink to replenish a professional footballer's lost glycoge
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.
Training for distance running (and Injury)
I am 71 years of age and trying to return to running after more than twenty years of inactivity.
Challeging core and functionality routines?
Does anyone have the same problem as me?
www.BaseBall Southern Legacy.com
I am presently developing a web-site ie www.BaseBall Southern Legacy.com.My intrest are Coaching,Training,Nutrition,Fitness,New methods of Vo2max,and the proper method of Peaking an Athelete,too preve
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?
It's been so long since my knee injury. You'd think I'd have got over it and be back on my bike as it were! . . But alas It's taking me a while to build my fitness up again.
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.
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.
America's growing health crisis.
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.
Many coaches, trainers and scientists assume that athletes know how to run correctly. WRONG! Many athletes don’t.
Resistance Training for Speed Development
Let’s get straight to the point. Acceleration and top speed running are different for several reasons. One such difference is technique.
Speed Training for Young Athletes Part 2
The last entry introduced the topic of sensitive periods for speed development. Today I want to talk about when this period occurs and how to identify sensitive periods.
The buzz word within sports performance these days is “plyometric” training and the use plyometric training has become widespread in many sports performance programmes.
How to Win the Rugby World Cup
Following on from England’s record 62 -5 win against Wales on Saturday I asked myself the broad question. What will win the world cup? Solid defence or Searing attack?
Pre-Season Soccer Speed Training
Kick-Off!
Today the media is in a frenzy about resistance training and all of its beneficial affects. Those of us who have been ‘weight lifting’ for a long time already know about these benefits.
Bench press auxiliary exercises
ust benching a bunch no longer cuts it if you are trying to get a huge one in under contest conditions. It takes a well rounded program to accomplish that.
The ideal bench press grip width position
After reading all the advice, it gets a little confusing on where you should place your hands to bench the most. Still there is pretty slick way of finding out your individual spot on the bar.
Electromyography-Getting the most out of your exercises
Getting the most out of your exercises
There are three points to take under consideration when building a bigger lift. In order of importance they will be technique, training the primary muscles and the training cycle/program.
There are three points to take under consideration when building a bigger lift. So far I’ve briefly discussed two of these.
Strength athletes should all be aware that adequate protein in the diet is crucial for the development of stronger more powerful muscles. But how many know why this is true?
As the old saying goes ‘when the going gets tough, the tough turn to the straps.’ Well maybe that’s not exactly how it goes but hopefully you get the point.
Can endurance training hinder strength development
The literature from scientific research indicates that some types of endurance training can indeed inhibit strength, power and speed development if performed simultaneously.
Protein and carbohydrates to fuel your workouts
n the last entry I mentioned the importance of a eating a good breakfast to start out your day. Today I want to emphasize the positive effects of adequate protein and carbohydrates in your diet.
The perils of pre-season friendlies
In the first full weekend of pre-season, two top Premiership sides suffered significant injury scares.
A Very Special Service for the Over 35s
Here’s the best way to find fitness, health, speed, staying power and personal confidence for those who’ve arrived at man’s estate (women’s included, as ever).
HOW RUNNING KILLS OFF SMOKING - STAGE TWO
New readers start here, to mug up on the essence of Stage One, which was covered in my last Blog. There's only one surefire way of quitting – become a runner.
I’ve promised three times so far to write a blog about a dog - and now the time has come.
Videos
The standing calf exercise is common in well thought out programs.
