Preseason rugby training schedule: Six core principles
A good (or bad!) preseason rugby training schedule can sometimes make or break a team’s season. Here are six core principles to follow.
A good (or bad!) preseason rugby training schedule can sometimes make or break a team’s season. Here are six core principles to follow.
Virtual reality for sports training is becoming an option for many athletes. While it’s not for everyone, it does have potential to help support the development of technique and even help minimise some injury risks.
Speed training is a difference-maker in many sports, and technology can play a massive role in shaving milliseconds off your sprint time. But when it comes to that all-important tech, where do you start?
If exercise and training is good for health and performance, then more of it must be even better right? That might not be the case, as overtraining is a genuine concern for some athletes.
It’s an age-old question when many people set foot in the gym – should you use free weights or machines?
Some people swear that cold showers can deliver myriad health benefits, from keeping chronic disease at bay to clearer thinking, improved circulation and general wellness improvements. But what does the science have to say about them?
Speed training in football (soccer) is as critical to performance as technical and tactical mastery, as well as strength and conditioning. Here’s how to develop it to blow your opponents away on the pitch.
While it’s not possible to completely prevent injuries, monitoring their load can significantly reduce the risk.
Can consuming a vegetarian or vegan diet harm athletes, or can they get what they need from plant based proteins?
When done correctly, barefoot running has the potential to improve strength of the foot and improve running economy as well. But proper transition from standard training and running shoes is vital.
There are myriad pain points in the high-performance sport industry but there are several strategies you can use to significantly improve your happiness, wealth, and wellness in sports.
The benefits of concurrent training are far-reaching and help improve multiple physical qualities, but there are several factors to be aware of.
Long journeys and jet lag are a concern for many athletes, but what exactly is the impact of long flights on performance, and what strategies are available to counteract these effects?
Anyone who has done any kind of resistance training would have heard about the importance of repetitions, or reps. But what are rep ranges, and why are they important?
Mental toughness rarely comes naturally but it is a vital element of sports performance. Zion Clark is one athlete who has learnt the hard way to overcome some serious obstacles.
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