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in Techniques
Since the first reports of an ergogenic effect of specific inspiratory muscle training (IMT) in the mid-1990s, researchers have not only demonstrated its efficacy beyond reasonable doubt, but are also beginning to understand how it works. Alison McConnell takes a look at the latest thinking on IMT, its ergogenic benefits, and why serious athletes neglect it at their peril. MORE
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility
The flat bench press is one of the most popular chest-strengthening exercises in the gym. But according to Ulrik Larsen, this staple of gym training needs to be modified to prevent the risk of shoulder injury MORE
You may not appreciate it at the time, but an injury can teach you a lot about how your body works In this article I want to discuss the idea that an injury, if it is treated and acted on in the right way, can actually be a gift to a sportsperson. Some of you... MORE
Lee Crust explains how athletes can develop higher levels of mental toughness, to cope with adversity when the going gets difficult MORE
How recreating all-sensory experience can profoundly affect your performance A few years ago I remember seeing a close-up shot of former world motor racing champion Damon Hill in his Formula One car as his head swayed from side to side. There was nothing new about TV producers wanting to get closer to the action, but... MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle
John Bye explains what concussion is and answers some of the questions frequently asked by athletes who have suffered from concussion MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle
In the world at large, about 51 per cent of live births are male children, the upward slant from 50-50 being the result of slightly faster vaginal and intra-uterine swimming speeds by sperm cells which bear the ‘Y’ chromosome (the one which confers maleness). However, that probability of offspring maleness – 51 per cent –... MORE
Owen Anderson explains how athletes can harness sports psychology to overcome stress in sport and maximise performance Mental stress can hurt your performances in a variety of different ways. It can raise heart rate and oxygen consumption, harming your exercise efficiency and causing particular workout and race speeds to feel tougher than they actually should.... MORE
Professors Andy Lane and Greg Whyte explain the psychology and physiology of preparing for a long-distance open water swim… MORE
Owen Anderson provides an insight into how Kenyan runners pace themselves during distance running events Most endurance athletes can achieve their best times by ‘negative-splitting’ their races (i. e., by competing the second halves of their competitions faster than their first halves). For runners, this appears to be true at all distances ranging from the... MORE
The latest triathlon research and best practice findings, covering improving technique, strength and conditioning, and endurance nutrition
The latest findings from running science with practical advice showing you how you can run further and faster whilst staying in peak health
