Is training two or four times per week superior for strength and hypertrophy?
This study aimed to compare two and four times per week training frequencies with matched volumes on gains in muscle strength and size.
This study aimed to compare two and four times per week training frequencies with matched volumes on gains in muscle strength and size.
Force plates are used to analyse the ground reaction force of athletes during walks, runs, or other physical exercises like jumping. But how do coaches and athletes get the most out of them?
Paralympic athletes can teach able-bodied athletes key lessons about the training process, including how to use injuries as a time to make massive physical gains, how to adjust exercises to suit individuals, and how to work together with coaches to get the most out of training.
In episode 83 of the Science for Sport podcast, one of the world’s leading sport performance scientists reveals the truth behind one of the most used recovery methods: ice and cold water exposure.
The ketogenic diet consists of a high fat, adequate protein, and low carbohydrate intake but limited research has been conducted on the impact of this diet in team sport athletes.
This article explains what a strength and conditioning coach is and how you can land a job in the S&C industry.
Due to the busy lifestyle that many athletes live, sleep and sport don’t always go together, but sleep is a must for recovery and performance. Here’s how to get the most out of your sleep.
Motivation needs to be managed and channelled in the right direction to elicit the best performance outcomes.
The authors of this study investigated the relationship between coaches’ mental health, the stressors they faced, and their use of psychological resilience.
ACL injuries are one of the most painful setbacks in sport. Can nutrition play a part in fast-tracking a return to play?
Elite athletes have access to teams of coaches and sport scientists, who use sports technology to drive performance. But amateur athletes can also benefit from the latest tech, too.
Massage guns are being heavily promoted as a key tool for recovery – but do they work, and do athletes need them?
Sporting parents should be setting an example for their kids, exposing them to more sports and holding them accountable where necessary, a leading coach and author says.
One specific area that needs scientific clarification is the definitions of and differences around overtraining and overtraining syndrome.
Speed and strength is a cornerstone of training for ice skating. But what can other athletes learn from those on the rink?
Learn from a world-class coach how you can improve your athletes' agility. This course also includes a practical coaching guide to help you to design and deliver your own fun and engaging agility sessions.
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