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 Endurance psychology, High intensity training, Techniques
SPB looks at new research on endurance event pacing; is it really true that a freely-chosen pace works best? MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Muscles and tendons, Overuse injuries, Techniques, Training structure and planning
SPB looks at new research on ‘real world’ running injury risk and running cadence MORE
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques, Training structure and planning
When strength-training needs to happen fast, can supersets work for athletes? SPB looks at the evidence MORE
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques, Training structure and planning
When progress in strength training plateaus, a new strategy is required. SPB looks at the evidence for and against drop sets MORE
in Muscles and tendons, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques, Training structure and planning
There’s much skepticism about the value of pre-exercise stretching for performance. But new research suggests that integrated properly into a warm up, gains from stretching can be had MORE
in Endurance training, Techniques
What are the best out of the saddle techniques for cyclists? SPB looks at the recent research MORE
in High intensity training, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques, Training structure and planning
New research suggests that the change in rep speed during strength training can be harnessed to an athlete’s advantage MORE
in Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques, Training structure and planning
SPB looks at new research on the benefits of plyometrics for increased lower-limb stiffness, and how to construct an effective plyometrics program MORE
in High intensity training, Strength, conditioning and flexibility, Techniques
Andrew Sheaff explains why and how blood flow restriction training can provide the benefits of high-intensity training with low-intensity loading MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Recovery strategies, Techniques, Training structure and planning
SPB looks at new research on the use of cold water immersion for boosting recovery and sleep quality MORE
