training

We'll pay you to ask questions

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

Got a question about sport? We'll pay you to ask it, and pay more to answer others' questions!

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.

Inspiratory Muscle Training: Ergogenic Benefits

admin — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:59:12 +0100

Inspiratory muscle training as an ergogenic aid: the story so far

Olympic rowing training programme

matt.renton — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:57:58 +0100

Eight-month training plan to improve all aspects of rowing

Football training: the importance of testing for players and coaches

matt.renton — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:25:53 +0100

Testing is an objective way of confirming a coach or manager's thoughts

Endurance training: building a strong base is the key to achieving optimum running fitness

matt.renton — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:11:24 +0100

Specialist running journalist Andy Barber talks to top endurance coach Nick Anderson

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

matt.renton — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:38:50 +0100

Using power in specific sport situations

Core strengthening: resistance training

matt.renton — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:03:54 +0100

See main article for full workout

Plyometrics: including jumping exercises in your training programme can improve performance

matt.renton — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:11:49 +0100

Good jumping ability is a prerequisite for superior performance

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

matt.renton — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:13:35 +0100

The relationship between the athlete, diabetes and sport

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

matt.renton — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:35:40 +0100

Training several aspects of fitness at once

Training plan: monitoring your training intensity

matt.renton — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:55:54 +0100

Is your training diary a load of nonsense?

Cross Training: can boxing training be used for other sports?

matt.renton — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:04:38 +0100

Can boxing fitness help non-boxers improve their performance?

Periodization: planning your training for optimal sports performance

matt.renton — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:16:13 +0100

Planning your sports training to ensure maximum performance gains

Triathlon – why swimming, cycling and running training is not enough

matt.renton — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:00:09 +0100

Triathlon may be the ultimate test of cardiovascular endurance, but according to Nick Grantham, triathletes who neglect musculoskeletal strength and flexibility will never fulfil their true potential

Endurance: Hill Training

admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Endurance training: hill training for endurance

Olympic Gold Medal Winners' Training Tips

lgardiner — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:44:17 +0100

What makes an Olympic Champion?

Tabata Interval Training for Strength and Endurance

bhurst — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:49:08 +0100

Time-efficient strength and endurance workout

Football Training Drills for Improving Energy Systems During Pre-season

bhurst — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:21:04 +0100

Football Tips and Exercises to Make You Ready for the New Season

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

Zone Training: Planning Your Cycling Training Program

admin — Fri, 23 May 2008 13:35:59 +0100

Zone Training for Cycling to help you get the Yellow Jersey

Weight Training Routines for Rugby Players

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

A rugby tackle requires explosive power – here are some strength training tips on how to get it

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

Preventing Injury: Risk factors for rugby players

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Previous rugby injuries predict in-season problems for rugby players

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

Constructing a Sports-specific Training Circuit - Part One

admin — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:11:18 +0100

How to Construct a Training Circuit for your Sport - Rowing example

Core Training Program

admin — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:57:30 +0100

Core Training Part One

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.

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

Children participating in swimming training exhibit increased oxidative stress

admin — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:43:04 +0100

Oxidative stress in swimmers

World-class tennis conditioning

admin — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:31:39 +0100

A real case study

Squash, Badminton, and Tennis players: Improve your power!

admin — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:20:43 +0100

Big hitting for racquet sports players – prepare yourself!

Can Vibration Training Enhance Sports Performance?

admin — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:22:48 +0100

All Shook Up

Active Recovery Uncovered

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

When active recovery doesn’t work

Face-cooling improves sports performance

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

The effects of face-cooling during hyperthermic exercise

Football 'Throw-ins': Attaining maximum distance

admin — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:43:50 +0100

Attaining maximum distance in football ‘throw-ins’

Sports Psychology and Yoga

admin — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:34:48 +0100

How yoga and motivation exercises boost performance

Sports Psychology: Be Creative!

admin — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:16:39 +0100

'Tuning up' performance - music and videos as ergogenic aids

Periodisation: Organise your Training Year

admin — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:12:30 +0100

Training periodisation - why it could pay to use your block

Sports Science of Combat Sport Training

admin — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:46:51 +0100

Fighting fit! – the scientific approach to combat sport training

The Importance of Proprioceptive Training

admin — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:45:26 +0100

Proprioception – taking a balanced approach to sport

Low-intensity workouts lead to weight loss

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

Exercise intensity and weight loss

Simulated Altitude Training Report

admin — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:10:16 +0100

Simulated Altitude Exposure Doesn't Work

Cycling Training improves sports performance

admin — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:52:28 +0100

Can bike training improve the performance of non-cycling athletes?

The Science and Practice of Sports Motivation

admin — Fri, 04 May 2007 14:41:32 +0100

Use Mental and Physical Sports Motivation

A Guide And Advice to Effective Supplement Usage

admin — Fri, 04 May 2007 14:31:18 +0100

A Guide And Advice to Effective Supplement Usage

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?

Powerful, Accurate and Injury Free Kicking - A Mental Guide

admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:10:32 +0100

Kicking Training for Rugby and Football

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

Sports News: Cycling Training

admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 16:51:19 +0000

Cycling Training and how carbohydrate, torso training and building endurance can help

Managing Pain in Athletes

admin — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:15:06 +0000

What are the best ways to cope with sports pain? And how do different people react to the same injury?

Acceleration Training for Peak Performance

admin — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 14:18:31 +0000

learn how to increase speed to make a quick getaway

Football coaching - half time psychology

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:56:42 +0000

Make sure your football coaching mentally prepares you for the second half!

Caring For Your Spine

admin — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 13:25:22 +0000

Core strengthening to keep your spine in good shape

Altitude Training: big help?

admin — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 13:11:33 +0000

Can altitude training help endurance athletes reach new heights?

Exercise Special - wake up your body and brain

admin — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 12:47:42 +0000

A hand to knee reaction drill to improve speed, power and strength

Building Speed and Endurance

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

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

Skills Based Training: Female Games Players

admin — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 10:12:41 +0000

Skills Based Training as an Alternative to Traditional Strength Training

Supplements: Glucosamine

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:17:23 +0000

Does glucosamine really work?

Injury Recovery and Conditioning

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 11:57:17 +0000

Want to know the key to training success? Plenty of R&R

Time Efficient Running - run less to run faster?

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 11:08:42 +0000

Running efficiency training ideas

Can Athletes Dance Their Way to Agility?

admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 17:02:01 +0000

Dance Training for Agility, Speed and Power

Interval Training and Fitness for Cyclists

admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:20:47 +0000

Cycling - the road to success

Backwards Running : The benefits of training backwards

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

Backwards Running : The benefits of training backwards

Sports Science Glossary Part 5

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

Sports Science Glossary Part 5

Sports Science Glossary Part 7

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

Sports Science Glossary Part 7

Sports Science Glossary Part 1

admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Sports Science Glossary Part 1

Sport Motivation

admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Sport Motivation : To create a positive motivational climate you need more carrot than stick

scientific training | marathon training

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Scientific training: How one former couch potato found a talent and then called on the appliance of science to become an elite performer

deadlift | romanian deadlift exercise

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Deadlift: The single-legged Romanian deadlift

sauna-induced weight loss

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Risks of sauna-induced weight loss