Producing world-class performance requires numerous factors to align at a given point in time. Performance support teams for athletes and teams are now larger than ever, however, harnessing all of this knowledge and applying it to the athlete effectively is the key to success.
This post analyses some sport-specific high-intensity fitness tests. Many sports are, for the most part, undertaken in an intermittent high-intensity fashion.
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching has gained popularity with physiotherapists and fitness professionals alike, but what is it?
Low back pain is a common problem. Join us for this free webinar with author and chartered physiotherapist Jane Johnson and understand more about the causes and treatments of low back pain.
The use of fitness testing in schools has long been a topic for debate. Although already quite common in most secondary schools, its purpose, value and place in the curriculum remain under question. So, should we be using fitness testing in schools?Â
What are the best strength training books? This definitive list holds all the answers. It goes without saying that these books are must-haves for any serious strength coach but many are also essential for athletes or anyone that’s interested in learning about strength or getting stronger.
During your first trimester, your body goes through pretty significant changes. With fluctuating emotions, fatigue and nausea it can be a challenging time. Exercise and movement can help lessen some of these discomforts, but how can you do first trimester exercise safely and effectively?
What is the dopogenic environment? Susan Backhouse shows that doping risk factors emerge from multiple contexts and interact to place individuals and groups at risk.
