training

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

Paralympic sport: working with disabled athletes

matt.renton — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:50:56 +0000

Paralympic training routines

Sports technology: Vibration training

peak performance — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:41:53 +0000

Vibration training has become increasingly popular with athletes and, much more recently, everyday fitness trainers. John Shepherd was duly despatched to find out how this unique training method works.

Using vibration training to recover from injury

peak performance — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:55:02 +0000

In this video John Shepherd finds out about the benefits of whole-body vibration training as an intra-workout recovery. Spending 30 seconds on the vibration machine, it is claimed, can clear lactate and lactic acid from the exerciser’s muscles, speeding up recovery and therefore allowing for maximum effort on subsequent sets.

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

admin — 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

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.

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

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

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 to ensure you achieve success all year round

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?

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!

Core Stability: 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?

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

sauna-induced weight loss

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

Risks of sauna-induced weight loss

sport specific weight training

admin — Tue, 18 May 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Sport specific weight training

training for football and rugby

admin — Tue, 18 May 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Football and rugby teams pre-season training

Weight Training

admin — Tue, 25 Nov 2003 00:00:00 +0000

Weight Training

Aerobic Training vs. Strength Training: do they cancel each other out?

admin — Tue, 25 Nov 2003 00:00:00 +0000

Concurrent Training, interference effect