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Strength conditioning & 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.

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Older athletes: strength solutions for injury rehab

Andrew Sheaf looks at new strength-training research on older athletes, and explains why training the uninjured side could be the answer ...

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Fantastic plastic: rolling to win

SPB looks at new research on regular foam rolling for cyclists. Can it significantly improve your long-term cycling performance?

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Strength training: new thinking on circuits

SPB looks at new research on how athletes can manipulate the work length in circuit training sessions to target key fitness outcomes

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Warm-up stretching: time for a chain reaction

How should you stretch in a warm up? New research suggests that the traditional focus on stretching individual muscle groups could have b...

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Resistance training for runners: complex or simple solutions?

Can combining plyomterics with resistance training produce superior performance gains in runners compared to resistance training alone? A...

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Strength training: grip width matters for shoulders

The shoulder press is king of shoulder strengthening exercises. But what is the optimum grip width to ensure the best results while minim...

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Strength training loading: do all roads lead to Rome?

Is it mandatory to use high-load strength training to develop maximum strength and muscle size? Andrew Sheaff looks at some intriguing ne...

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Strength for athletes: fixed vs. variable resistance

Can the benefits of strength training be enhanced by varying the resistance during a strength exercise? SPB looks at recent and brand new...

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Strength training: the long and short of eccentric reps

Andrew Sheaff looks at new research on how manipulating the eccentric or lowering phase of your reps when strength training can affect the ...

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Marathon preparation: take the long-term approach

How do training volume, duration, frequency and added cross training affect the ability of amateur runners to run a fast marathon time? ...

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Strength training: why calves matter for athletes

SPB looks at the relationship between calf strength and athletic performance, and investigates new research on the best way to improve that ...

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Interval training: extracting the maximum for performance

SPB looks at new research on how the length of intervals in a training session might impact a key determinant of endurance performance - ...

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Strength for endurance: weighty decisions

Can lifting heavy weights really improve endurance performance? SPB looks at definitive new research and makes recommendations for ...

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Enduring endurance: a durability deep dive

Durability is now understood to be a crucial metric of endurance performance. But what are the constituent elements of durability and what ...

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Eliminating asymmetry: plyometrics vs. combined training

What is the most effective training method for eliminating lower-limb asymmetries in athletes? Andrew Sheaff looks at new research

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Strength training for field athletes: don’t forget those feet!

SPB looks at new research on the benefits of forefoot strengthening for sprint, field and court sport athletes. Can you afford not to?

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Beating back pain: six of the best

SPB looks at new research on effective exercise therapies to alleviate and prevent lower back pain. The results may surprise you!

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Running injury: the truth about YOUR risk

Andrew Sheaff explores new research looking into the two most basic risk factors for sustaining a running-related injury and discusses the ...

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Resistance training for strength and muscle gains: is less more?

Andrew Sheaff looks at new research on the relationship between strength training volume and the gains achieved. The findings may surprise ...

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Running efficiency: stretching the truth

SPB looks at new research investigating the effect of flexibility on running efficiency, and whether a stretching program helps or hinders ...

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Running training: is there a strength recipe that works?

Andrew Sheaff asks whether strength training really does benefit running performance, and looks at recent research on which kind of program ...

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Upper body strength: make time for unstable training

SPB looks at new research on how upper body strength training with pull ups can be made better with instability!

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Durability: the forgotten ingredient in endurance performance

Lactate threshold, aerobic capacity and exercise economy are key factors in determining endurance performance. But rather than being ...

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Strength training: the true cost of a break

How do short and long-term training breaks affect athletes who need to build and maintain strength? SPB looks at brand new research

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Strength conditioning & flexibility

Older athletes: strength solutions for injury rehab

Fantastic plastic: rolling to win

Strength training: new thinking on circuits

Warm-up stretching: time for a chain reaction

Resistance training for runners: complex or simple solutions?

Strength training: grip width matters for shoulders

Strength training loading: do all roads lead to Rome?

Strength for athletes: fixed vs. variable resistance

Strength training: the long and short of eccentric reps

Marathon preparation: take the long-term approach

Strength training: why calves matter for athletes

Interval training: extracting the maximum for performance

Strength for endurance: weighty decisions

Enduring endurance: a durability deep dive

Eliminating asymmetry: plyometrics vs. combined training

Strength training for field athletes: don’t forget those feet!

Beating back pain: six of the best

Running injury: the truth about YOUR risk

Resistance training for strength and muscle gains: is less more?

Running efficiency: stretching the truth

Running training: is there a strength recipe that works?

Upper body strength: make time for unstable training

Durability: the forgotten ingredient in endurance performance

Strength training: the true cost of a break

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