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Articles
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Peak Performance Launches Olympics 2008 Blog
Telling Non-Olympians how to do it too!
What should athletes do when concussion strikes?
Knockout blow
Dental Injuries : On-the-spot tips for dealing with the fallout from a knock in the teeth
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY: The importance of attributions - or how to learn from success and failure alike
Training schedules: Three ways to quantify and evaluate your training - and make sure you are achieving what your coach has planned for you
Drugs in sport: Let athletes take drugs, but I don't want them in my club - or at my Olympics'
Risks of sauna-induced weight loss
athletes eating disorders | female athletes
Athletes and eating disorders - Too thin to win: why athletes who lose weight to enhance performance are dangerously misguided
Sports Psychology Resistance: Why is it that athletes so often resist the benefits of sports psychology?
Dietary Supplements
Martial arts injuries: When males and females take up martial arts, who gets hurt?
Ergogenic aids
Sports Vision: In most sports, you'll never achieve your true potential if your eyes aren't up to it. Here's a special report on how they can be trained.
bilateral co-ordination | training
Bilateral Co-ordination: Why dexterity alone just will not do: some lessons from a young piano player
Competition & Emotional Control
Competition & Emotional Control
Dehydration And Performance: We've said it before and we'll say it again: even on cool days, dehydration can seriously damage your performance. Here's a guide to avoiding it
Have carbs had their day? Here's another look at the controversial (not to say notorious) Zone Diet
Conditioning: Next to cross-country skiing, running is the best type of fitness training for all sports.
Footballers head injuries | Brain Damage
Young Footballers Show No Signs of Brain Damage
Hiv Risk And Sport: What's the real risk of HIV transmission during sports activities?
performance profiling | mental training
Performance profiling: a coaching tool for pinpointing strengths and weaknesses, designing training strategies and building better communication with athletes
Questions
Toxic benzene in drinks/gels/bars !!??
Hey, remember read the labels in all what you eat and drink: Ascorbic acid + Benzoate = benzene (toxic).
Any fast and effective ways to lose bodyfat?
I'm not afraid to work hard guys, all round I am pretty fit & quick but i would like to drop some bodyfat. Thank's to those who replied to my previous question they all helped me a lot. Cheers!
How to work out a subject's VO2 max...
Does anyone know of a more suitable equation for working out a person's VO2 max ??
During week, when to core train? (for Kickboxing)
I've read the article about core training here on Peak Performance. I should do it 2 times per week? But when during the week? Here's my weekly training: MON: -morning= 20~40 min jog
Minimal weight training gears: kickboxing
We are a kickboxing gym with little weight training gears. All we have are: A pair of 1kg, 3kg, 5kg dumbbells A 5kg medicine ball A pair of 20kg tires
Jab training re-visited: Faster, Stronger jab
This has been asked before here. Here's my attempt at strengthening my punches, including my jab.
Q: Whey protein absorption time
After my training, within 5 or 15 or 30 minutes, I take 15 to 30 grams of whey protein with energy drink, alongside 13g of protein from dried fish biscuits.
Endurance & Strength training for Kickboxing
*I'm following a 12 week periodization plan, with peak at 12th week, and potential bout at end of the 13th week. *I'm in the end of the 3rd week.
Arm power and strength exercises
I do a lot of push ups and pull ups to increase my arm power and strength. However im not seeing results as i think i should.
I gained 9 pounds in 4 days whilst training, Why?
I am a professional boxer who trained hard for a bout and on the Tuesday made the weight (9st 12 lbs).
How can I improve my punching speed for boxing?
I have a powerful righthand but my left arm is by comparison very slow and weak, so I need training to make it faster.There is enough strength in my right arm to plant a knock-out blow.So I just need
How can I reduce my body fat without reducing my body weight?
I am female, 29 years old, I have an extremely busy job so I don't get to train as often as I would like. I have a fairly heathly diet. Breakfast is normally porridge with a banana (Mon-Fri).
What alternatives are there to NSAIDs .
I am a 48 year old 1st Dan Black Belt, I tested in May of 06, I am continuing on to work toward my 2nd degree. I want to continue and perserve my joints in the process.
What do you think of the Peak Performance Premium area? (!)
As the main provider of information in this area, I'd like to find out what you think about the videos and the articles in particular.
what is a typical daily diet for a weightlifter/bodybuilder?
as part of my college work i need to compare two diets from two different sports all i can find on the internet is football, just basically need to know a diet from another sport, giving what they eat
What does "Whey Protein" do for you?
I know people who out it in fruit smoothies or energy drinks, but wat is it and what does it do?
'm 25 yrs woman.. am I too Old to get into training?!
I am 25 yr old woman, have always been into sport since school.., always enjoyed it but being from India, never had very good resources for training(other than cricket of course) plus women and sport
Effect of gender stereotypes on sporting goals/achievements?
any thoughts towards this topic? do you know of any articles i can read up on? thanks so much for your time
I train in combat sports and train for reflex actions, I have a lot of drills for fast muscle twitch but now I would like to know about how diet effects muscle twitch and which foods can increase fast
As a teenager would they affect your hormones?
How do I improve my fitness fast?
I need to improve my fitness asap......
I have dificulty shaping the lower part of my stomach. What exercise can I do to reach that area.
How do you tell if you have shin splints. I have a pain in my left leg above my ankle, but I don't know what it is.
Any insight into Collagen supplementation and joint support?
I've heard that collagen is a good choice for joint support/maintenance. Some argue better that glucosamine/chondroitin. Any advice???
Are the eas myplex drinks good?
is eas myoplex good for your body does it have any side effects any one tried it yet?
If i Drink Skimmed milk every day for a month and not drink anything else or eat anything else cept from veg and fruit.. will that be a healthy lifestyle?
What are the benefits of boxing as a sports to college students?
I want to know the psychological benefits a college student can get from boxing as a sport. People tend to associate boxing with violence thus it is not offered as a P.E.
How do I strengthen my neck without injuring it?
In the course of training for grappling sports I felt it very important to have a strong neck.
Need Experts for a Fighter's development programme/ programme critique
Dear All, I compete in a full contact martial arts, and would like some feedback on the program I am currently on. I am a light-welterweight and weigh 65kg on peak :
Gaining muscle with explosive training?
I've noticed that people who run a marathon are very skinny and have no fat, but sprinters have huge muscles. Do sprinters have these muscles because they need energy very fast?
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Blogs
I just haven’t had the time to write like before so I wanted to create a solid article which tackles a wide range of issues.
Have shoulder pains? You came to the right place.
I have been doing exercises for my abs but they are just now showing what can I do? I even have little fat.
I started training two months ago and I have really noticed a boost in my fitness,all you need is time and dedication.
“The 7 Deadly Sins of Lifting” this is another installment from A. Jay of a series of motivational articles.
Most people would agree the hardest muscle to get into shape is the one 'between the ears.'
next NLP Sports Practitioner Course that we run here at Mindtree Ltd.
Drug testing what's out there a physiotherapists view point
Testing Athletes for Drug Use Why do some “athletes” try to enhance their performances on the track and field by taking drugs?
Here is the first and not the last instalment of Nick Mitchell’s long awaited All Strength Q&A.
Are you making these mistakes as an Athlete?
Don’t get me wrong nobody’s perfect, especially me, many of these ideas came from my “Stupidity”, a rollercoaster of discovery, injuries and re-injury, does that sound about right?
Sports Medicine Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation
This article was a long time coming. After writing and then scraping and re-writing it is a good way to describe this.
The Insider’s Secrets to a Flat Stomach
Hey regular blog readers myself and Nick sat down and and had a conversation, long story short this article was born.
Rotational Carbohydrates "RO-CHO" ?
Rotational Carbohydrates "RO-CHO" Article by Steve Blades. It is all about carbohydrate rotation for ultimate performance.
Another great read by Steve Blades aka "Marmite". If you are not making gains in the gym or the track this will change everything completely.
You are a Beginner, READ THIS!
A great,long article about everything on general bodybuilding ,training, nutrition and supplementation as a beginner.
A great new update to hit Rawgrip.com, a great article for all of the new found health freaks this year.
Squat Rx Video Creator Interview
If you are a serious lifter you must have heard of the “Squat Rx” video series all over the net. The Videos are available on YouTube.
How Focused Are You at the Gym?
Sean discusses The Top 10 Reasons why you are slacking in the Gym and How to prevent this. He exposes some great Tips how to make your training sessions more productive for better end results.
Finally an article created for all you serious weight shifters. C Pikey discuses the truth about A massive Bench Press and gives some tips How To Improve your Weak Bench.
Glycemic Index in Athletes and Weight management
An article about the glycemic index of carbohydrates pertains directly to athletes and their performance.
A new article by Michael Nystrom discussing the protein intake amounts in athletes. Athlete Protein intake article
Introduction to Tai Chi Training
This article is merely a brief and light hearted introduction to Tai Chi. My next article will focus upon how the key principles of Tai Chi can be used to develop optimum sports performance.
America's growing health crisis.
A good article about fish oils and the recommended intake in an athlete, a great read. Fish oil article Or
I finally finished a nutrition article which will help any athlete to peak performance. It covers everything from protein intake for an athlete and how to loose some extra pounds.
Training Methods for the Development of Power
The other day I came across a presentation a friend and I did at university. Thought I'd share it with you all.
It's a very exciting day for us today, because we've had our first major relaunch in 7 years.
When we set up the new PP Online site, one of our biggest aims was to create a place where anyone with a passion for sport could share their opinions and experiences.
Who drinks red bull or other caffeine beverages before they compete?
The ideal bench press grip width position
After reading all the advice, it gets a little confusing on where you should place your hands to bench the most. Still there is pretty slick way of finding out your individual spot on the bar.
Protein requirements for the strength athlete
Figures are regularly tossed out as to how much protein an athlete needs in their diet.
Steroids are banned, dangerous drugs. DON’T TAKE THEM.
Strength athletes should all be aware that adequate protein in the diet is crucial for the development of stronger more powerful muscles. But how many know why this is true?
he athletes coming to my gym eat breakfast everyday. It’s almost a mandatory thing if they want to lift heavy for the entire fifty minutes.
