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Articles
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Peak Performance Launches Olympics 2008 Blog
Telling Non-Olympians how to do it too!
Can Athletes Dance Their Way to Agility?
Dance Training for Agility, Speed and Power
Sports science: What have the sport scientists done for us? Craig Sharp on the interface between knowledge and performance
The Peak Performance index of back issues
Chinese Athletes: Chinese Nutrition
Drugs in sport: “Far from being unfair, drugs that enhance performance actually promote equality”
Why football is good for children
Protein: How much protein do athletes need - and how safe are high-protein diets?
Weight training for women: Why women avoid weight training - and how coaches can change their minds
Delayed menstruation in rhythmic gymnasts
athletes eating disorders | female athletes
Athletes and eating disorders - Too thin to win: why athletes who lose weight to enhance performance are dangerously misguided
The basis of a healthy body is a strong skeleton. Here's how to look after it.
Protection For Bones: Adolescent exercise offers best long-term protection for bones
strength training routines | strength training programmes | strength training
Strength training routines: most runners think that strength training routines are something carried out in a weight room or gym utilising various pieces of equipment (barbells, dumbbells, weight machines, etc.).
Sport By Sport Diet Guide: Whatever your sport, nutrition should be an integral part of your training and competition strategy. Although the emphasis will vary according to the activity you're involved in, there is a consensus among sports scientists on guidelines that athletes should be aiming for.
osteoporosis | female athletes | distance running injuries
Osteoporosis - female athletes distance running injuries : why distance running can be bad for bones
Knee Joints: Knee instability has more to do with work than sport
Ankle sprain | balance | gymnastics
Ankle sprain: Will a sprained ankle affect a gymnast's balance?
Knee Joint Injuries: Knee instability has more to do with work than sport
Can too much stretching actually slow runners down?
Can too much stretching actually slow runners down?
Sports Psychology Resistance: Why is it that athletes so often resist the benefits of sports psychology?
How to iron out the problems of anaemia.
Speed Training: How the Frappier super treadmill helps athletes run faster
Eating Disorder Athletes
Eating Disorder Athletes: Female athletes who are obsessed by food and body weight can develop anorexia athletica.
Why synchronised swimmers are protected from menstrual problems
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury and prevention
The knees of female athletes are very vulnerable to injury, especially ACL tears. Here's what to do about it.
Knee injury: how can they protect against knee injuries?
Periodisation 1: Periodisation
bilateral co-ordination | training
Bilateral Co-ordination: Why dexterity alone just will not do: some lessons from a young piano player
Stretching Flexibility Exercises 2
Stretching Flexibility Exercises 2: What science has to say about the performance benefits of flexibility training
knee injuries | female athletes
Why do female athletes hurt their knees so often - and how can they protect themselves from knee injuries?
Flexibility and Stretching: Two sports physiotherapists show why flexibility is so important, and explain the science behind it
track and field training | track and field techniques
Track and field training: Technical proficiency is one thing, but coaches and teachers ignore the basics at their peril
Distance running injuries: Why distance running can be bad for bones
Questions
What should an elite gymnast on 20 hours a week training be eating ?
My daughter is an elite gymnast with a naturally small build , but I am concerned she is not having enough in her diet to sustain her through the 20 hours a week intensive training.
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.
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.
I injured my shoulder 10 weeks ago...more than a strain?
I injured my shoulder 10 weeks ago, reaching backward to pull open a stuck door. I didn't go to the doctor right away, because it seemed just sore/strained.
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?
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;ve been trying to get my middle splits for around five years! I just can't improve no matter how much i stretch or how much pain my coaches put me through durning splits!
How do you choose between sports??
I love both gymnastics and volleyball. It's hard for me to teach gymnastics when im not learning aswell.
As a teenager would they affect your hormones?
The literature states that as you sleep you release growth hormone which repairs and restores your body. This occurs after roughly 60min of sleep. If you have interrupted sleep i.e.
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.
I need information on pole vaulting...
Any and all info is good.
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?
Any cheerleading warmup ideas?
It seems that cheerleading is often left out of the athletic listings, but the girls I coach are athletes too!
for someone who can not take lessons? I have pull-up/ dip bars and know about the planche and front lever. Any training tips would be appreciated.
Do chair/bench dips work the rhomboids?
..I think they do, but have never read so. When ever I do do them, my rhomboids are felt...I can also feel them doing regular dips.
I have heard that push-ups work the back.
Is this true and if so to what extent?
If you could only do five exercises...
...what would they be?
Opinion: Do you think body weight exercise training is superior...
...to free weights? Opinion, but facts and studies are nice.
What are the differences in doing a pull-up and a pulldown?
I know that a pull-up body weight and have heard that it is a close chained exercise, but what are the biomechanical differences and how does the body respond to each one?
Hi, I have recently completed my goal of learning to combine all of my best moves in any chosen formation whilst at gym.
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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.
So what do we think of "little Tom's" display in the Olympic diving display?? Does it matter that he did not win, or come in the top 3?
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
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.
Yogaaaah!
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?
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.
Videos
Women's dumbbell military press
The dumbbell military press is a fine exercise for women who desire strong triceps.
