The Science of Foam Rolling
Foam rolling is a well-established practice in the manual therapy world, having gained popularity since the late 20th century. When used alongside treatment, foam rolling is an excellent complementary tool.
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Principles and Organisation of Training
There are five primary training principles that strength and conditioning professionals should consider when designing training programs for their athletes: overload, specificity, variation, reversibility, and individualisation.
How to Prevent Injuries in Strength Training
One of the best ways to continue building strength and performance in the long haul is to stay healthy. We need a strategy that allows us to make continual gains over time—that minimizes the risk of injury and respects any sort of nagging pain you might be dealing with.Â
10 Benefits of Rowing Exercise
There are many benefits to all forms of exercise, but rowing’s benefits outweigh most others by providing longevity for your body and overall wellness.
How to Develop Core StrengthÂ
The following blog post, adapted from NSCA’s Developing the Core, details how core training exercises are classified as isolated or compound movements and how they help strengthen the core.
Paris Olympic Games 2024: The Importance of Nutrition for Athletes
In this article Professors Asker Jeukendrup and Michael Gleeson who are the authors of Sport Nutrition 4th edition explain why nutrition is an important factor for Olympic athletes aiming to win a medal in their sport.
Tips to Prevent Running Injuries
Overuse injuries are more common in endurance running than in other endurance sports such as road cycling, swimming, rowing, or cross-country skiing. This is because of the high rates of loading on lower-limb musculoskeletal structures since other types of endurance activities are mostly non-weight-bearing.
Common Myths About Strength Training for Women
Strength training is the most effective way for women over 40 to stay young, fit, and strong to enjoy life year after year as they age. Unfortunately, it is too common to see women back off from doing serious workouts as they age and regress to walking as their only exercise.Â