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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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Soccer conditioning: which method is king?

Which type of fitness conditioning method results in the greatest on-pitch performance gains for soccer players? SPB looks at new researc...

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Velocity-loss training: making it work for endurance

How does strength training in an all-round fitness program impact endurance gains? New research suggests that controlling fatigue is key....

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Time crunch: rapid strength training in triathletes

Triathlon training is time-consuming, and athletes prioritize endurance training to improve performance. However, what if strength traini...

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Marathon performance: durable enough for the long run?

What is durability and how does it affect actual performance in a marathon? Andrew Sheaf looks at recent research for answers

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Strength and BFR training: good for all?

Andrew Sheaff looks at new research on blood flow restriction (BFR) strength training, and explains why it could be even more effective t...

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Back pain rehab: strengthening more than the core

SPB looks at new research on beating back pain, and explains why strength training only for the core muscles might not be enough for the ...

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Advanced strength training: facts vs. fiction

Do advanced resistance training techniques really deliver extra benefits for athletes looking for a performance edge? Andrew Sheaff looks...

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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 ...

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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? ...

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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 ...

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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 new ...

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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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Strength conditioning & flexibility

Soccer conditioning: which method is king?

Velocity-loss training: making it work for endurance

Time crunch: rapid strength training in triathletes

Marathon performance: durable enough for the long run?

Strength and BFR training: good for all?

Back pain rehab: strengthening more than the core

Advanced strength training: facts vs. fiction

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

Keep up with latest sports science research and apply it to maximize performance

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