VO₂ max
VO₂ max is used to determine cardiovascular fitness by calculating maximal oxygen uptake during aerobic activity.
GRUELLING training regime of marathon record holder!
In this weeks sports science news, Kiptum’s gruelling training, skill acquisition framework, the three A’s of S&C program monitoring
Best Books for Strength & Conditioning Coaches: Part 1
8 must-read books for any strength & conditioning coach. In this article, we review 8 essential books you need to read.
Blood Flow Restriction training
Blood Flow Restriction training, although relatively new, has shown promising results in enhancing muscle growth and performance.
Crank up the noise in training!
In this weeks sports science news, Springbok’s prepare for crowd noise, potential impacts on vertical jump, cognitive demands of tennis
The latest on tart cherry juice
In this weeks sports science news, tart cherry juice, lifting straps for females, daily energy drink consumption
How to improve the vertical jump?
The vertical jump is used to assess and improve lower-body power. There are many different options to measure vertical jump performance.
The Demands of Women’s Football
This article explores the physical demands of womens football and the key physiological metrics coaches should be tracking.
Sorry seems to be the hardest word
In this weeks sports science news, Sancho Vs Ten Hag, Assefa’s new marathon WR, NSCA CSCS CEUs.
Hypertrophy training: The Complete Guide (plus workouts)
Hypertrophy development is valuable as increased muscle mass is beneficial to athletic performance and a necessity for many sports.
The latest update on taurine in energy drinks
In this weeks sports science news, taurine in energy drinks, specialised PE teachers, new NFL helmet for concussion.
Best Strength and Conditioning Accreditations
Strength and conditioning job descriptions mention the requirement for accreditation. But what are S&C accreditations?
“Effective communication is the best way to solve problems”
In this weeks sports science news, Springbok’s communication method, Rhodiola Rosea and sports performance, mistakes to avoid when treating sciatica
Someone is going to “DIE” in a tennis match
In this weeks sports science news, Medvedev complains of severe heat, offset walks, Dan Plexman’s incredible story
STOP doing this common RDL fault!
In this weeks sports science news, avoid this common RDL fault, does magnesium glycinate aid sleep, are Apple Watch’s accurate
