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
Science Of Ice Bath Recovery For Fighters: In-Depth Guide
Science Of Ice Bath Recovery For Fighters In-Depth Guide Contents Do Ice Baths Work? The Science Behind Ice Baths Factors To Consider When Using Ice Baths When Should You Ice Bath? How Many … Read more
The Reality of the S&C Industry for Graduates – An Update
An update on how things can change and improve for young S&C graduates in the UK
4 Ways to Monitor an Athlete’s Load on a Budget
4 Ways to Monitor an Athlete’s Load on a Budget Cost-effective ways to monitor internal and external workload Contents Introduction Rating of Perceived Exertion Wellness Questionnaires Countermovement Jump Volume-load About the Author References … Read more
The positive effects of ice baths for athletes
The positive effects of ice baths for athletes Your weekly research review Contents of Research Review Original study Barber, Sean; Pattison, John; Brown, Freddy; Hill, Jessica Efficacy of Repeated Cold Water Immersion on Recovery … Read more
3 Musts to Build Strong Athletes In-Season
Utilise current literature and evidence-based practices to physically prepare athletes to withstand the rigours and demands of athletics.
Which has a stronger relationship to change of direction, a vertical or horizontal force-velocity profile?
Observing the relationship between CoD performance and the individual FV profile may provide data to support training programme prescription.
Chasing Symmetry: Inter-limb Imbalances & Performance in Youth Tennis
An investigation of the asymmetries present in young tennis players during a fitness testing battery.
