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 Muscles and tendons, Techniques, Training structure and planning
How can athletes tailor their warm ups for the greatest performance benefits? SPB looks at the evidence MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques
What is PNF stretching, what benefits can it bring, and how should it be performed? SPB looks at the evidence MORE
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 Base endurance training, Endurance training, High intensity training, Masters, Techniques, Training structure and planning
What benefits can hill running deliver and how can lowland runners adapt to hill running safely and effectively? SPB looks at the evidence MORE
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
