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.
Carbohydrate loading for endurance – still a good practice?
Having a basic understanding of how carbs are used during exercise can take your training and performance to the next level, and carbohydrate loading is a piece of the puzzle
How can coaches and sport scientists best use data to their advantage?
There is no doubt sport science is here to stay, but how can sport scientists and coaches best understand data collection so they seamlessly align and accomplish what they set out to do?
Mental health in sport: A guide for coaches and athletes
When compared to the general population, athletes are more likely to be psychologically distressed. So what can they, and the people around them, do to monitor and improve their mental health?
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS): What is it, and how can it be minimised?
Delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS, is the soreness we get in our muscles caused by micro-traumas, and the chemical processes associated with going above and beyond. But is it dangerous, and how can you avoid or minimise it?
How to get the most out of goal setting
Goal setting is enormously valuable for athletes, coaches and teams but there are several important factors to be aware of.
Early specialisation in youth athletes: Pros, cons and considerations
Early specialisation is one of the hottest debates in youth development circles. But what is all the fuss about, and which path is preferable?
How can athletes find the best coach to work with?
Finding the best coach is crucial, but it’s not always easy. Putting your athletic performance and maybe even your career in their hands means you need to get the best possible person, but is it possible to get the perfect match?
Supplements in sport: What are the benefits and risks?
From powder-based proteins and creatine, to gel- and gummy-based caffeine and carbohydrates, performance supplements are sold to professional athletes and weekend warriors alike. But what exactly are the advantages and risks?
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.
Force Plates: What are they and what insights do they provide coaches?
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?
Three key lessons that able-bodied athletes can learn from the Paralympics
Learn how Paralympic athletes work with coaches to get the most out of training.
Cold water recovery: does it actually work (and what about heat)?
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.
Could the ketogenic diet be beneficial for team sport athletes?
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.
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.
