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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!

Sports technology: running shoes should be designed according to gender

matt.renton — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:57:04 +0100

Male and female athletes have different running shoe requirements

Fitness training for female athletes

matt.renton — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:30:43 +0100

Female game players need high fitness levels as well as technical and tactical skills in order to reach the top

Olympic athlete: interview with Allyson Felix

matt.renton — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:04:14 +0100

John Shepherd speaks to Allyson Felix

Strength training for female athletes

matt.renton — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:29:33 +0100

The benefits of strength training for young female athletes

Women's Rugby: Resistance training for rugby

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

A women's rugby trainer divulges her rugby conditioning secrets from the World Cup

Women's alternating and normal hammer curl

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:41 +0100

The alternating and normal hammer curls are both good exercises for developing and keeping the biceps strong.

Women's back extension

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:41 +0100

The back extension is one of the favorites in many gyms due to its effectiveness and reputation for increasing low back endurance and strength. Plus it feels great after completing a set of heavy dead lifts or squats.

Women's barbell bench press

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:41 +0100

The barbell bench press is a fundamental upper body exercise for both men and women. The alternating and normal hammer curls are both good exercises for developing and keeping the biceps strong.

Women's barbell curl

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:41 +0100

The barbell curl is an excellent exercise for developing strength in the biceps of the upper arms.

Women's barbell military press

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:41 +0100

The barbell military press has no peer amongst other upper body shoulder exercises.

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Women's barbell row

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:41 +0100

The barbell row is an important exercise for the upper back.

Women's cat and camel

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:41 +0100

It is recommended the cat and camel be the first exercise of the day. This movement is designed specifically toward keeping your low back flexible and supple.

Women's dumbbell bench press

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:41 +0100

The dumbbell bench press is a fine alternative to the barbell version of the exercise. It helps develop coordination while at the same time allowing the muscles to take a break from the heavy lifting normally associated with the barbell bench press.

Women's dumbbell military press

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:41 +0100

The dumbbell military press is a fine exercise for women who desire strong triceps.

Women's dumbbell standing calf raise

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:41 +0100

Strong calf muscles require constant and varied attention. The standing dumbbell calf raise is just one of the many different exercises that are commonly used to develop the lower leg.

Women's non supported dumbbell row

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:41 +0100

Developing the upper and lower back will mean doing rows of all forms.

Women's stiff leg dead lift

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:41 +0100

The stiff leg dead lift is a direct lower back exercise and one that is regularly used in gyms world wide. It's used because it is an effective lower back exercise.

Crunches

Danny ODell — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:21:37 +0100

Crunches can be done nearly anytime anywhere and they are a fine stomach exercise if done correctly.

The importance of a correctly fitted bra

admin — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:47:58 +0100

Why size matters!

Vibration Training and Performance

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:35:08 +0100

Can vibration training enhance Sports Performance?

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

Sports News: Eating Disorders

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:40:52 +0000

Eating disorders: are coaches to blame?

pregnancy weight training

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

Pregnancy Weight Training: Pregnancy, strength and fitness

disordered eating

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

Disordered eating is rare in Chinese athletes

body composition exercise

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

Body Composition & Exercise: Exercise intensity and body composition

gender performance

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

Gender Performance : Will women ever outpace men?

Body composition

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

Body composition and sport - why weight is a poor performance indicator

female triad

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

Female Triad: Bone recovery after female athlete triad

estrogen replacement therapy

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

Estrogen Replacement Therapy: Another blow for estrogen therapy

menstrual problems in athletes

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

Menstrual problems in athletes

metabolic rate

admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Metabolic Rate : The metabolic impact of exercise - or how your body works out while you put your feet up

exercise infection

admin — Tue, 24 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Exercise infection: Gender divide after exercise stress

weight training for women

admin — Tue, 24 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Weight training for women: Why women avoid weight training - and how coaches can change their minds

knee injuries women

admin — Tue, 24 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Women's knee injuries

female athlete triad

admin — Tue, 24 May 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Female athlete triad: Most elite athletes at risk of 'triad'

contraceptive pill and performance

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

The Pill may be the most effective contraceptive and the best way to manipulate your cycle for important events, but are you aware of its physiological effects and their impact on performance?

athletes eating disorders | female athletes

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Athletes and eating disorders - Too thin to win: why athletes who lose weight to enhance performance are dangerously misguided

oral contraceptives | athletic performance

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2004 00:00:00 +0100

Oral contraceptives and athletic performance

How Good is the 'Bod Pod'?