Contents of Research Review Background & Objective The goal of this study was to compare the effects of cold water immersion (CWI) in football linemen (i.e. small body surface area (BSA) to body … Read more
How to determine the minimum number of training sessions to induce significant strength gains in both the trained and untrained limbs during unilateral handgrip training.
A Performance Digest Snippet Contents of Article Objective It has been suggested that a resistance training (RT) session performed 24 – 48 hours (h) before a competition/game or a high-quality training session may … Read more
How a parent’s involvement in sport as a child athlete is related to the level of competitive sport attained by their children.
Structured neuromuscular control training programmes have been shown to significantly reduce ACL injury in females.
This article looks to gain a greater understanding of how coaches perceive their role in the promotion of mental health for young athletes.
Rethink your warm-up: Make the most of pre-game and half-time warm-up strategies A Performance Digest Snippet Contents of Article Objective ryeeA warm-up routine has been suggested to be critical in increasing preparedness for … Read more
Does the use of electronic devices in the evening affect the sleep patterns of athletes? A Performance Digest Snippet June 18th, 2019 | 3 min read Contents of Article The Objective What the … Read more
This study investigated post-match recovery of different performance and biochemical markers in team ball sports.
Early specialisation is when a child focuses on training and development in one sport only, but there are downsides.
It’s important to understand your athlete’s maximal force capacity, but unless you have a big budget, measuring it can be a difficult task.
Can a low-cost Crane Scale provide solid data for strength testing? A review from the Performance Digest Contents of Article Objective What they did What they found Practical Takeaways Carl’s Comments About the … Read more
Landing your dream job as a strength and conditioning coach can be difficult – use these tips to propel you in your career as an S&C coach!
Skill acquisition is the foundation of sports science that all practitioners, coaches, and clinicians should understand.
The isometric mid-thigh pull test is a reliable way to test maximal strength and has been shown to correlate with vertical jumps and sprints.
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