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Training for Master Athletes

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Training for Master Athletes covers a comprehensive range of subjects with one principal aim in mind: how to overcome the consequences of getting older and still produce winning performances, stay healthy and - most importantly - continue to enjoy yourself.
"Brilliant. I read it and then read it again making notes as I went. Very inspirational and reassuring for the future of my running career!" - Linda Steele, Club Competitor, UK

David Beckham suffers Achilles Tendon injury

How Beckham will recover from his torn Achilles tendon

Sports technology: Vibration training

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.

Weight training: Single Leg Squat

Two heads may be better than one, but this maxim often does not apply specifically to training the legs for sports performance – where training one at a time may be better than training two.

Rugby training: conditioning techniques

With Ian Burbedge
 

1) Press-up, sprint and alternate ball carry

Player sprints with ball under one arm 5 yards, then does one press-up, puts ball under other arm, sprints another 5 yards, does one more press-up, puts ball under first arm, then sprints back to start position.

Pilates for golf with Caroline Sandry

In this video, TV presenter and Pilates expert Caroline Sandry (www.carolinesandry.com) shows you how to use Pilates to improve your golf.

Various exercises are demonstrated that will warm up your body prior to play and will strengthen your core to reduce potential injury and improve hitting power.

Power training to improve hitting, punching and upper body strength

Upper body power is crucial for optimum performance in numerous sports. The arms and torso both generate and control power. A rugby hand off or boxing punch are obvious examples of the former, whilst the latter takes a little more explaining. When performing a sports skill the torso acts as a transmission – controlling the forces that are generated.

Strength training: how to construct a progressive weight training plan

A training schedule to improve muscular strength

Core training using a fitball

These exercises will challenge your ability to hold good posture and pelvic alignment against both body weight and the instability of the Fitball. The positions of the holds are similar to the static floor exercises, except that they are performed on the ball.

Sports injury: can you eat your way to recovery?

When injury strikes, one aspect of recovery that is often overlooked is nutrition

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