Going overboard or just work ethic? The importance of understanding overtraining
One specific area that needs scientific clarification is the definitions of and differences around overtraining and overtraining syndrome.
Jet lag: How athletes can combat fatigue after flying
Jet lag and travel fatigue are no fun for anyone and can negatively impact athletic performance – but here’s some tricks and tips to combat air travel.
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.
Nutrition: What do pro athletes really eat?
When it comes to nutrition, it’s easy to assume all the top pros have everything down to a tee, right? In episode 66 of the Science for Sport Podcast, Dr Tom Little reveals that’s not always the case.
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.
Olympic letdown? How does an elite athlete cope in a post-Olympics world?
Once the Olympic flame has been extinguished and the world moves on, what comes next for the athletes, and importantly, how do they navigate this sudden change?
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?
The Laurel Hubbard debate: The science behind transgender athletes
It’s one of the hottest topics in sport – the debate on whether transgender females should compete in cisgender female sport.
Are You Periodising Your Career?
Use periodisation to simplify and structure your career pathway.
3 Things You Must Do with Your CV to Land in the Yes Pile
How to get your opportunity at an interview
3 Great Questions to Ask at an Interview
Here are 3 great questions you can ask at an interview and what they say to the panel.
Limb Symmetry Index: Chasing Equal Function
Limb Symmetry Index is an easy to calculate, inexpensive and flexible objective measure of limb symmetry used rehabilitation protocol.
Are Sports Drinks Good for Athletes?
Are Sports Drinks Good for Athletes? A review of the science Contents of Blog Post Introduction The Benefits of Sports Drinks Side Effects Conclusion About the Author References Comments Introduction Over the past … Read more
