Strength, conditioning and flexibility
Correctly targeted strength and conditioning training can dramatically enhance endurance. This section provides information on all aspects of conditioning work that will not only boost your performance, but also help prevent injury.
in High intensity training, Masters, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques
How can older athletes maintain speed and power as they age? Andrew Sheaff looks at new research on ballistic strength training MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Overuse injuries, Strength, conditioning and flexibility
Recent research on muscle activation timing in the postural muscles of the trunk has implications for low back pain therapies in sportsmen and women... MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Strength, conditioning and flexibility
SPB explores new research on calf muscle stretching and soccer performance MORE
in Base endurance training, Endurance training, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Training structure and planning
SPB looks at new research on how muscle mass can influence rowing performance MORE
in Endurance products and technology, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Supplements
Can nitrate-rich beetroot juice deliver strength benefits in addition to aiding endurance? SPB looks at the most up-to-date research MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Overuse injuries, Strength, conditioning and flexibility
Could connective tissue damage could play a bigger role than we thought in sport-related muscle injuries, and what are the implications for athletes, trainers and and physios? MORE
in High intensity training, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Training structure and planning
Efficient strength training using velocity loss as a guide to reps could actually be very simple, thanks to some brand new research! MORE
in Muscles and tendons, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques
Brand new research suggests that running training with restricted leg muscle blood flow could result in increased fitness gains. SPB investigates MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Recovery strategies, Strength, conditioning and flexibility
Andrew Sheaff looks at new research comparing the benefits of foam rolling vs. conventional stretching for athletic performance MORE
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques
Andrew Hamilton looks at the science of squats for athletes, and provides detailed instructions for their safe and effective execution MORE