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Road cycling: Interval training for speed
Interval training to improve anaerobic power and sprinting ability in road cycling
Peak Performance Launches Olympics 2008 Blog
Telling Non-Olympians how to do it too!
Aerobic and Anaerobic Energy Systems
Understanding your Energy Systems for Endurance and Speed Training
Tabata Interval Training for Strength and Endurance
Time-efficient strength and endurance workout
Quercetin vs Beta-Alanine and their Affect on Body Fat Loss
Can body fat loss and lean muscle gain be targetted with nutritional supplements?
Vibration Training to Enhance Speed, Power and Flexibility
Increasing Speed with Vibration Training
Zone Training: Planning Your Cycling Training Program
Zone Training for Cycling to help you get the Yellow Jersey
Speed Training: Compression Clothing
Compression clothing – can it help you squeeze out a PB?
The Science and Practice of Sports Motivation
Use Mental and Physical Sports Motivation
Body Fat and Running Performance
Optimum Running Performance and Body Fat Levels
Acceleration Training for Peak Performance
learn how to increase speed to make a quick getaway
Time Efficient Running - run less to run faster?
Running efficiency training ideas
Whole body vibration: no use for trained sprinters
Speed Training Workouts : Is over-speed training over-hyped?
Fast-twitch muscles: Twitch and you're gone - all you need to know about developing fast-twitch muscle fibre for speed, power and strength
Endurance muscles: Why endurance athletes cannot afford to ignore the vital contribution of fast-twitch muscle fibres
Building rotational power: all you need to know about getting in shape to perform zippy turns on the hoof
Speed and age - The bad news is that speed declines with age; the good news is that you can arrest, even reverse, this degenerative process
Speedballs | speedball training | speed ball
Speedballs
speed agility quickness training | SAQ training
Speed agility quickness - SAQ training
Uphill sprinting
The Powerbag
foot-flexor devices | dorsiflexed sprinting
Foot-flexor devices
Frappier acceleration program
Overspeed training: Downhill sprinting, elastic cord sprinting and the concept of 'overspeed' training
Wheelchair Athletes Training: A strength and sprint training programme for pre-elite wheelchair athletes
How to monitor your maximal running speed, your power and your endurance - in training.
Speed Training: Talking turkey: why hill work helps athletes in football, rugby, basketball, cricket - and even running
Muscle Fibre Types: Why tapering after intense training boosts sprinting speed
Speed Training: If you want to improve your one-mile times, follow these speed-building workouts.
Training Techniques: Speed Work
Training Techniques: Speed Work
"run-play" Training: These workouts can boost fitness, speed, endurance and correct weaknesses - and are fun to do.
treadmill training | hill workouts on a treadmill
'Hill' workouts - If you want to avoid the weather, do them indoors. Here's how to set the speed and inclination of the treadmill for best results
fitness testing | critical swim speed
Critical Swim Speed: This reliable test of aerobic capacity is non-invasive and easy to do.
Fitness program - How to design a sports-specific fitness program
Is it their high-intensity training that makes black African runners so fast?
female dancers legs
Lactate threshold running speed
Lactate Threshold Running Speed: This New Zealand research shows why it makes sense to boost your lactate threshold running speed.
Speed workouts | speed exercises
Speed Work and speed exercises: Speed work does not mean drudgery on the track, and it should never be "rubbish speed"!
If you plan to make your mark as a speed merchant, don't get born in a cold month
Triathlon Clothing: the benefits of wearing a wetsuit
Triathletes - why a wetsuit will improve your swimming leg
Sequencing In Training 1: Get your training in order: how sequencing determines your overall fitness
Sports Injury Prevention: Eliminate these training errors and reduce your chances of getting hurt.
Age And Exercise: Just a few years ago, exercise experts were certain about one thing: once endurance athletes reached the age of 35, there was no turning back. At 35, aerobic capacity began a steady decline, slow at first, but picking up momentum once athletes reached their mid-forties and then plunging out of control at about the age of 60. It was believed that very little could be done to alter this unremitting loss of fitness
training: how sequencing determines overall fitness 1
Get your training in order: how sequencing determines your overall fitness
Training Dietary Regimes: You can lead a footballer to a proper diet, but can you make him eat it?
Veteran Runners: improve your foot speed
Strength Training - Do super-slow workouts build super-strong muscles?
Increasing speed: short intervals
Increasing Speed: Short Intervals: Athletes use short intervals to increase speed, add variety to their workouts, and improve anaerobic power and lactic-acid tolerance, but short-interval sessions aren't without problems.
Track And Field Workouts: Phasing the year properly means allowing your athletes a chance to be serviced, oiled and refitted.
Overspeed Training: Does making your legs work faster than normal actually make you a quicker athlete?
Stretching Flexibility Exercises 1
Stretching Flexibility Exercises 1: What science has to say about the performance benefits of flexibility training
Speed Training: How the Frappier super treadmill helps athletes run faster
Training Volume: Long workouts and fast twitch muscles - a nice combination
Speed Parachutes: Displaying their bold maize and blue colors, the chutes billow out behind runners during workouts, attached by cords to the athletes' chests.
super slow weight training | super slow training
Super slow weight training: Does super-slow training build super-strong muscles?
adenosine triphosphate | phosphocreatine
Adenosine triphosphate is often called the universal energy donor, but a better label would be the body's 'primary energy currency'
Questions
distance running training using the mind?
I know from my physiological studies that the body is connected to the mind in ways we dont even realize. Is there any advanced technology using this methodology?
At the moment, i run 11.74sec but i haven't got any good training techniques?
Sports Science Degree-related work
Has anyone here got an honours in sport and exercise science, or health and exercise science or any other similar degree ?? If so, have you got progressed more than if you had not had a degree ??
Plyometrics for Speed Training
Do you know of any plyometrics that can assist me in gaining speed. I saw your response with the anaerobic training and the speed endurance training and it has helped very much. Thanks, Arthur
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!
for sprinters say over 400m use 8 to 12 weeks starting october to january on endurance then bringing in speed to peak for winter comps and holding speed all way to end of outdoor season in august.
whats the best book on football training.
i play amateur football but i'm desparate to step up to the first team. i have trained hard but realise i need to keep the training football related, improve my strength, speed and stamina.
middle distance race in the 2012 olympics?
Iam 24 now but used to run a 1:56 half mile and a 16 30 5k. I joined the military and had to stop training hard. Is it to late?
did the sprinters lift weights ?
did the sprinters lift weights ?
Weight lifting & running for softball players?
I'm trying to put together something that will help high school softball players prepare for their sport.
How many hours of triathlon training should I do?
I am a serious wanna-be triathlete, and I want to become the best I can become.
if a develope pains after 3 months of training in the 100m and 200m training, what is the cause and what solution is available.
does food eaten have an effect on my performance an an athlete.if yes what kinds of food should a sprinter takes.
is it possible to run 10.80 in the 100m without weight training
my current pb is 10.60 sec in the 100m and 21.68 sec. in the 200m.can i run 10.06 and 20.60 in the 100m and 200 next season 2009.
Jab training re-visited: Faster, Stronger jab
This has been asked before here. Here's my attempt at strengthening my punches, including my jab.
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.
Need a training program for 1.5 mile run in 14 mins
i want to be able to run a 1.5 mile in under 14 minutes. my best time so far is 16mins. is there any training program that will help me get it down to 14 mins in 3 weeks?
Off season training for a sprinter
I'm a sprinter moving into my junior year. And I need training tips, maybe some ideas on what else I should do and whatnot. here is what I'm doing so far Tuesday- Resistance training
what are the best exercises to get kids aged 9-12 fit and fast?
Ideally i would like these exercises to be conducted without equipment as it is for a team sport.
Has any one really benefitted from vibration training?
I've tried Whole body vibration training (WBVT) and have written a couple of articles on the subject. The research is very contradictory and I'd say that I'm now slightly more against than pro.
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).
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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 do I increase my speed on the soccer field.
My coach always put me on defense becuase he said i wasn't quick enough to play forward. how do i sprint quicker to get to play as a forward??
Can run intervals fast but half marathon not at same level
How can I change my training to improve my half marathon timer. Can Run 5-6 x 1000m in 4.30 but can not run 10 K under 50 min. Have wrong focus on my training.
Does anyone know of any light drills for BMX racing?
Drills in particular for a young rider(11 years) and for his father who recently moved from football to BMX racing
I want to get faster at the 200m sprint in about 2-3 weeks?
I am running at the Prince of Wales Stadium on the 24th June, my PB last year was about 29. This year it is at 30.69! Is there anything I could eat to get faster?
Converting from strength, into power to weight ratio for rugby League
I have taken on a job as strength and conditioning coach for a team of Rugby League players and their speed & strength requirements are similar to NFL footballers.
To the vegan athletes and to well research types :), what does a day of food hold for you (the vegans)? Or what might it hold (for the well researched types)?
What are best core exercises to do for high school track team.
I have use of gym floor in early season and the football field later on. We are a small school with no med balls, ladders or other equipment.
Training for more power and speed?
I am a male sprinter (100 and 200)aged 15 i do general speed training and resistence work i was wondering anyone got any new ideas to improver power speed and acceleration?
Do you have any books or articles on elite sprint hurdle drills and model training sessions???
This year (my freshman year) I ran a 2:04.09 for track season. I was wondering if you think i can get that below 2 minutes for next season if i train very hard and start next week?
I need to put on 2lb (it's a long story) but am in the middle of trying to tone my stomach by the time i go on holiday in 8 1/2 weeks time.
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 have just done the SHAPE half marathon (Sat 12 Apr) and had a fairly good run, it took me 1 hr 35 mins and came 16th out of 300 runners.
How can I improve specific speed for martial arts - taekwondo?
It´s a pity that you guys don´t have any martial arts advisors !!!
What things can i do to improve my high jump?
I'm doing high jump in mid may. Any tips on how to train?
'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
What muscles are used to push back for increasing running speed?
The quadriceps muscles contract hard across the front of the knee to pull the lower leg forward.
I want to make a rep volleyball team! Tryouts are in september and i need some trainig ideas from now to then to help me prepare. Any ideas?
Im a freshman in high school with a PR of 2:06.96 for the 800m that i achieved yesterday.
How do I increase speed, explosiveness, and my verticle leap?
I am an 20 yr old collegiate basketball player, wanting to improve my speed, foot speed, stability, explosiveness, and verticle leap.
Last year i lost a lot of weight quite quickly due to health reasons. I have now put sme weight back on but not all of it.
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
When should Creatine be taken, before or after training?
I am a 38yr old athelte who is starting to take creatine to improve my training and performance, as I have read that Creatine should be used as a suppliment for older athletes.
may you send to me a training schedule for 3000m and 1500m.
am trying to get the highest speed in 1500m run.i.e run in under 3:45. i have only 3 weeks to my racing day.
How should the 100m dash pan out?
From out of thew blocks to finishing. Also maybe what should be done right before the call'up, to get me in the right frame of mind for the race
Im 12 and i've got 2 days to go before I go on our athletics tour. i need to hit my peak for the trials. Any tips for excerices to help me peak.
How long and intense should sprinter workouts be?
I work with a coach who is good with distance runners but seems to work the sprinters too hard.
Do ankle weights help sprinting?
.......What exercises can I do with them
Does tilting your upper body forward add to your running speed?
Coaches teach that tilting the upper body forward adds speed. The tilt is described two ways. 1. Bending at the hip. 2. Slanted in a straight line head to toe.
Does pushing into the ground harder toss you higher or forward faster
One technique being taught is to toe off. Everyone toes off, so it is not clear what they mean by toe off to run faster.
What is the best way to increase speed and acceleration?
I coach a JR High football team that is a little slow and small and if we hope to win we need to build our speed and acceleration
Im 13 Years old and im just started playing rugby a few months back.
How should I train to improve my reactive times?
Whats the average time for a 14 year old on the 100 meter sprint?
How can I increase my running time, without going to a gym.
I want to know hoe to train to increase my speed for the one hundred meter sprint.
How much can I swim with a Tennis Elbow?
Been swimming since age 7,Competitive - short & long distance swims, was on the National Swimming, diving & waterpolo team for most of my School and highschool years.Had to stop swimming after marriag
How can I train to prevent Achilles tendinites - training programme;
I am 48 year old woman; has one several marathons and ultra marathons. Run *- 3H40 marathon. HAve been physically active my whole life- cannot live without sport / adventure.
I've heard that if a runner is going to get injured during a run, oftentimes it's during a speed workout. I know they are great as part of a complete training plan but are they too risky?
What is the best way to train for a judo tournament?
Our matches are 5 minutes long with no breaks, up to 8 matches in the tournament. I am trying to find the best exercises to get us ready for the tournament.
What are the best exercises for improving strength as a road cyclist?
I race 40km crit races and want to move from c grade to b grade next season.
hi,
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.
How do I loosen my hamstrings?
I have really tight ham strings and it affects me physically. What is a good stretch or exercise that will help me to loosen them.
I am 17 years old and play rugby union. My position is full back or wing. Speed is very important as you are aware and i must get faster in order to progress as a player.
How can i train the school students in soccer?
i want to win the school match. Can you give me any tips?
Plyometric/Neural adaptation drills for running. Any for cycling?
PP brought out an article about 7yrs ago on plyometric drills and how they improved 5 k times. Can anyone tell me what issue that was as I'd like to refresh myself with them.
I need to be able to sprint 50 meters very quickly. My sport being paintball, i have to have my head down keeping a low profile.
Looking for brief information on types of training.
Components of fitness. Advantages and disadvantages of Fartlek,Interval,Continuous,Weight Training, Flexibility Training?
Please can you help me with specific weight training to assist in movement and conditioning
To increase power to weight ratio should I put on muscle or lose fat?
I am 43, 204lbs and 18 per cent fat. I want to increase my power to body weight ratio to help with sport (fencing). Should I lose fat or put on muscle?
Does tilting your upper body forward add to your running speed
I can tilt my upper body forward and stand still or run backward.
Does pushing into the ground harder toss you higher or forward faster?
When I stand still (balanced) and push hard into the ground I jump high not forward. I can't push back at the ground while balanced to start running.
Does increased protein intake depress mood?
In summer I train outdoors for 10k and half-marathon, with some gym work. In winter I tend to train indoors and work on strength and speed, with an occasional outdoor run.
What are the most effective sprinting exercises/drills for beginners?
What are the most effective sprinting exercises/drills for beginners?
What are optimal methods that can be apply to soccer?
Anyone has successfully implement principles of training methods from other sports (running,basketball, cross country skiking, boxing etc) into soccer training in practical form?
Hi byan how can i become an athete?
I really need to be an athlete, due to anspiration (realistic)i would really like to achieve. during high school, i ran for my school and i think i really want to be the person i want to be.
Des resting heart rate affect your performance?
i am a 22 year old male having played soccer my whole life, my resting heart rate is about 68 beats per minute, this is quite high compared to other elite athletes, would this affect my performance, c
How to get a faster turn over in the shortest period of time?
turn over is to pretty much move faster( speed training )
Lifting during football(soocer) season
Hello- my daughter is a u-17. she is once again prepping for the upcoming spring season.
Is there a program out there for a player to develop speed?
I'm 6-4 220 pounds but i run a 5.6 in the 40 yard dash is there someone who can tell me what i can do to get this number down i work really hard at it but i'm just not seeing any results if anyone ca
Diets/WorkOuts/any help for rugby?
I'm playing for a rugby team that is touring in Ireland this up and coming spring.
Will I lose fitness by cross training?
I'm a mrathon runner - Since The beginning of December I have done purely cross training (rowing, stepper, spinning, circuit training plus others) and only run a distance of 9 to 10 miles in one go (i
What is the right diet and exercises for swimming
I am asking this question on behalf of my 9 year old son. He has won regional level championships in Maharashtra, India. He wants to improve his performance. We are vegetarian, but take egg.
Should I weight train to lose weight?
I run, swim and cycle (doing at least one or a combination of the three each day for at least 1 hour per day). I also do weight training 1-2 times per week.
How do I train for Steeplechase?
I always fancied having a go at this event, yes I am mad, but have no idea what training to do or exercises to improve my chances of getting over the hurdles.
What training can I undertake to run a marathon as well as the 1000 metres in 2.20 to 2.25?
Supplementation to prevent upper respiratory infections?
After any type of exercise (running or weight training), I wind up getting sick (upper respiratory) within a day or two. 50 year old male.
I am 12 and I sometimes feel tired after sprinting 40m. This is what may be affecting my 200m. 60m-8.8 100m-13.1 200m-29.1
How do you condition fast twitch fibres?
I hear that is what makes you faster. This is because I am looking to get a faster time in my 100m and 200m
Last year (8th grade) I ran a 2:16.39 in the 800m . This year I am a freshman in high school and hope to drop that time as much under 2:10 as possible.
Any recommended exercises to help get over a recurrent (running) hamstring injury that mostly causes a problem when racing.
I just wondered.
what is the proper technique for sprinting
I have a general idea of how to sprint however i think my form may help decrease my time.
He ran track best mile time of 5:55 and ran cross country, best time of 20: 40 for a 5k. He is lean, but not skinny or fat. He is a decent sprinter, but can not jump high.
Do you need supplements/creatine to increase your speed by 1 or 2sec?
Im trying to run 11.00 flat or less this year and currently running 12 seconds for athletics 100m sprint.PLEASE HELP PLEASE!!!
How to cycle faster on shorter rides?
I do mainly long distance rides. I generally average about the same speed for 50km, 100km or 200km (depending on conditions - hills, wind etc).
A programme for 'jumpers knee'
I'm looking for a good/decent programme to prevent jumper's knee, in addition to this a programme for the athlete once they have been diagnosed with this sympton.
Looking for a 10 week training program for sprinters.
I am a relatively new high school track coach. I only have about 10 weeks to maximize an athletes performance. Most of the materials I have read are dealing with much longer time frames for training.
I coach a varsity high school boys soccer team and during the off season I am not allowed to do any training, so I would like to set up an individual or group training program
I can no longer access this, can i have the website address and access to this. I paid for the service at the time but due to computer errors i was not able to gain all info.
How to increase my flexibility
Age 68, pilates or ashtanga yoga at local studio 6 days per week,Karate 3 times per week plus strength training 3 times per week.Usually run 5+ miles per week.Seem unable to get significant increase i
How can I get faster times in 100m and 200m
I am 12 and last yr I ran the 100m in 13.11 and 200m 29.0,(rubbish) I want to be able to get low 12s next yr but sometimes I just get tired, intensley sprinting for about 40m.
Is cycling JUST for losing weight?
I am 30 yrs. old. I want to build strong, muscular legs, but people tell me that cycling is the wrong sport for that purpose.I have always been very lean and cut.
I need advise on training intensity,load and quality
I am 25 of age now. Fastest hundred I ran was 10:80 age of 21. Havent run since 2003 Dec.I am getting back.Planning to have a long winter then, compete in summer.
I know this is a difficult one to answer because their seems to be thousands on the market!
What is the best diet for a football player before and after a match?
I am an amateur footballer but try my hardest and want to achieve what i can at this level and need to do whatever i can for optimum performance eg best training best diet best lifestyle.
I play a sport called gaelic, I need power speed an agility?
I am quicker than average 100m in 12.75secs but i like 2 lower this by 1 sec was wondering if any1 has any tips
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 :
Is clenbuterol dangerous if taken only for 4 weeks
I am trying to reduce fat , i like good food and a good glass of wine , i am not trying to get a six pack i just want to look how i feel and that is good because i know i am dedicated to train and i
I'm having problems with a constant numb pain in my lower back. It sometimes feel as if it's coming from my hamstrings. It gets worse after more intense running sessions.
I am a wheelchair basketball player, I need a conditioning program.
There are many programs for able-bodied athletes, but none or wheelchair users. I have tried programs to develop strengh with a short recovery(45 seconds) between reps.
I am a wheelchair basketball player, I need a conditioning program.
There are many programs for able-bodied athletes, but none or wheelchair users. I have tried programs to develop strengh with a short recovery(45 seconds) between reps.
what can i do to archieve a better result for my speed training??
i always keep on training to improve my speed but it still not give me a better result.. so, i hope there are still another way that i can do to improve my speed..
What is the best diet for training at mostly high intensity?
I train regularly for squash and parkour, both skill and in a gym for areas of fitness.
What's the best way to get peak fitness for rugby - quickly?
I played rugby to a high level before breaking my jaw. I then took two years out the game and ran a couple of marathons.
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Is there any research to suggest that uphill sprinting training works?
My coach has suggested we do uphill sprinting to improve acceleration and downhill sprints to improve top speed. Is there any research to suggest that these methods of training work?
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.
How do you feel about your running form/style/technique?
During the initial interview with a client a standard question that I use is “how do you feel about your running form, do you think you have good form, or do you think you look like Ikabod Crane”?
Does anyone use a training system known as 'crossfit' training?
I have been wailing and gnashing my teeth of late trying to find some great personal trainers here in London.
Strength Training & Conditioning for Football / Soccer
Strength training for football (or soccer for our American cousins) used to be up their on a par with the post match recovery / regeneration drink to replenish a professional footballer's lost glycoge
Have shoulder pains? You came to the right place.
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.
www.BaseBall Southern Legacy.com
I am presently developing a web-site ie www.BaseBall Southern Legacy.com.My intrest are Coaching,Training,Nutrition,Fitness,New methods of Vo2max,and the proper method of Peaking an Athelete,too preve
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.
You can't take one step forward to walk or run while you remain centered over your feet/foot. You must fall and lift to start and continue. This according to Jack Nirenstein
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.
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.
Catalano (Sam) All about tennis coaching.
Hi seeking info to implement into my tennis coaching to increase the development of my young players, all suggestions greatly appreciated. For e.g simple ways to understand a kick serve.
For online injury advice combined with performance enhancement look no further.
im just a teen that knows how to get your vertical leap higher if you want help just ask i would be happy to give you some workout routens...
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.
Many coaches, trainers and scientists assume that athletes know how to run correctly. WRONG! Many athletes don’t.
Resistance Training for Speed Development
Let’s get straight to the point. Acceleration and top speed running are different for several reasons. One such difference is technique.
Carbohydrate Gels Enhance Intermittent Exercise Performance
If you haven’t heard of or seen carbohydrate gels before, they are small amounts of gel, about 60-ml, that contain complex and simple carbohydrates.
Who drinks red bull or other caffeine beverages before they compete?
The Autonomic Nervous System and Repeated Sprints
The autonomic nervous system or ANS is made up of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves.
Is this the fastest man in Rugby Union?
Bryan Habana is the winger for the South African national rugby team. In the current standings, after one game, he’s the top try scorer in the rugby world cup with four tries.
Powell Breaks 100-m World Record (again)
For those of you who are unaware, the world athletics championships bronze medallist, Asafa Powell, has smashed his own world 100-m record by 0.03-s!
Can endurance training aid multiple sprint performance?
What are multiple sprints? Well, in team games players are required to sprint intermittently throughout the match and thus multiple times.
Taking a Step Backwards to Move Forwards
Sometimes stepping backward to move forward isn’t totally bad. As a young soccer player, probably about 8 years a go, our coach brought in a “speed expert”.
Speed Training for Young Athletes Part 1
Any training programme designed for young athletes should take into account speed development.
Congratulations goes to Tyson Gay who yesterday won the IAAF World Athletics Championships 100-m in 9.85-s.
The buzz word within sports performance these days is “plyometric” training and the use plyometric training has become widespread in many sports performance programmes.
How to Win the Rugby World Cup
Following on from England’s record 62 -5 win against Wales on Saturday I asked myself the broad question. What will win the world cup? Solid defence or Searing attack?
Tyson Gay to make assault on 100-m world record
In the Norwich Union London Grand Prix tomorrow evening Tyson Gay will attempt to break the World 100-m record jointly held by Asafa Powell and Justin Gatlin of 9.77-s.
Pre-Season Soccer Speed Training
Justin Gatlin
Pre-Season Soccer Speed Training
Kick-Off!
Barry Ross is the Author of “Underground Secrets to Running Faster” a book which has gained a lot of attention in coaching circles over the past few years. http://www.bearpowered.com.
Can endurance training hinder strength development
The literature from scientific research indicates that some types of endurance training can indeed inhibit strength, power and speed development if performed simultaneously.
Videos
Ladder Drill Hopping Two Forward One Back
This drill is great for developing uni-lateral (one foot) coordination as it challenges the movement skills of athletes. Hopping drills are also great for developing lower leg strength and power.
