Basic Movement Patterns
Basic exercise movement patterns are exercise classifications that are the foundations of exercise selection.
How tennis ball drills can help develop hand-eye coordination
Hand-eye coordination is the most sport-specific but universal skill you can develop that’s not actually sport. But how can it be developed? Hint: Tennis balls could be the answer.
Calf muscle development: Why coaches and athletes must stop ignoring the calf region
Many coaches and athletes fail to properly train the calf area, but ignoring calf muscle development can lead to higher rates of injury.
Physical literacy
Physical literacy needs to be a multi-faceted approach: Parents, physical education teachers, sports coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, leisure management personnel, family members, and peers all play an integral role in physical literacy.
Talk Test
While sports technology continues to develop at a rapid rate, there are simpler ways to monitor your exercise intensity. One of these old-school methods is the Talk Test.
Speed development: Why correct technique is vital for athletes
Speed is essential in many team sports, meaning athletes, coaches, and teams must focus more on speed development.
Is it time to re-think the 7-day microcycle length?
When teams and athletes endure long seasons or twice-weekly matches, the ability to plan microcycles from match to match is more important than ever. As always, there is more than one way to skin a cat…
Pregnancy exercise guidelines: How should pregnant athletes train?
Pregnancy can be a daunting and confusing time for expectant mothers. We’ve done a deep dive into the research to answer some key questions and establish some pregnancy exercise guidelines.
Golf strength training: PGA-level tips to add metres to your drives
Golf strength training isn’t just for the pros; jumping, deadlifts and squats are some of the exercises that top PGA professionals perform to maximise their driving distance.
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.
What do strength and conditioning coaches do?
This article explains what a strength and conditioning coach is and how you can land a job in the S&C industry.
Speed and strength training: Secrets from elite-level ice skating
Speed and strength is a cornerstone of training for ice skating. But what can other athletes learn from those on the rink?
Exercise timing: Does it matter if you work out in the morning or night?
When it comes to exercise timing, does it matter if you work out in the morning, afternoon or night? We put the science to the test.
Power training: how to develop maximum power output
How can you develop maximum power output? There are various tricks to follow that can take your power training to the next level.
Goalkeeper training: 5 key movement skills and how to train them
Goalkeepers require specific strength and conditioning training, with five key movements skills important to train.
Heat training: Tips from the Tokyo Olympics on how to exercise in high temperatures
Many athletes struggle when performing in hot and humid conditions. So what is the science behind exercising in high temperatures, and what can be done about it?
