Techniques
Learn about the techniques and skills required to capitalise on your hard-won physical fitness and maximise race performances. This section provides information on cycling skills, stroke techniques and drills for swimmers, and ways runners can improve their gait and stride efficiency.
in Environmental training, Techniques
How should marathon runners adjust their pacing in hot and humid conditions? SPB looks at new research from the Doha Marathon for answers 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 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
in High intensity training, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques, Training structure and planning
Can the benefits of plyometrics training be enhanced with additional balance training? New research on badminton players provides food for thought MORE
in Base endurance training, Electronics and software, Endurance training, High intensity training, Techniques, Training structure and planning
SPB explores the concept of training zones for endurance athletes, explains how successfully targeting your desired training zone can be achieved without reliance on high tech MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques
Could Pilates training to improve core stability help athletes with chronic or recurrent back pain? SPB looks at new research MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Overuse injuries, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques
New research suggests that foam rolling can improve flexibility and range of motion in runners by releasing tissue stiffness and tension MORE
in High intensity training, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques, Training structure and planning
Is soft or hard ground better for plyometrics jump training? SPB looks at brand new research and explains that it all depends on the benefits an athlete is looking for MORE
in Base endurance training, Endurance training, Techniques, Training structure and planning
How can cyclists tackling big climbs maximize performance? SPB looks at the physiology involved and provides practical advice MORE
in Equipment, High intensity training, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques, Training structure and planning
SPB looks at new research on strength training for team sports; can bodyweight exercises match the gains achieved in the gym? MORE
