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in Strength, conditioning and flexibility
Research suggests that concurrent training can train several aspects of fitness at once Many sports require high levels of upper and lower body strength, muscular endurance and flexibility, yet the prevailing wisdom is that you can’t train all these aspects of fitness simultaneously. However, according to James Marshall, new research suggests that concurrent training can... MORE
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility
Increasing your speed and power through contrast training Objective: to increase power and speedTime in training year: all year round Suitable for: track and field sprinters, jumpers and throwers, court players, martial artists. Will also be of use to middle and long distance runners of all speeds as a means of increasing leg power (which... MORE
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility
Constructing sport specific circuit workouts Circuit training is used by many athletes, from numerous sports, usually to build strength endurance. It’s a part of pre-season training and is often continued until the season starts. ‘Normal’ conditioning role of circuits Circuits often comprise body weight and light-weight exercises and use high numbers of repetitions with short... MORE
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility
Sprint-specific speed circuits Circuits are not traditionally associated with the development of speed or skill. They tend to be viewed as ways to develop strength endurance and foundation fitness, upon which more specific sports fitness can be built as the playing/competition season approaches. However, this need not be the case, as circuits can play a... 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
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility
An introduction to how and why you should include circuits in your training Circuit training: • is a series of exercises performed in rotation • involves exercises that can be performed with or without external resistance (just bodyweight) • can include rest periods between the exercises and/or at the end of each circuit, or there... MORE
in Overuse injuries, Strength, conditioning and flexibility
Matt Lancaster explains how running to develop running robustness for performance and resilience to injury MORE
in Base endurance training, Strength, conditioning and flexibility
Endurance athletes are diversifying: swimmers are cycling and lifting weights, cyclists are doing more running, and runners are taking up stair stepping, cycling, and resistance training. Can such “cross training” workouts really help athletes in their preferred sports? Does being a better cyclist automatically make you a better runner, too? Owen Anderson provides some answers... 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
