Should strength and hypertrophy be a priority during the pre-season?
Quantifying the changes in body composition over this period in both academy and senior rugby league players.
Intermittent cold water immersion: 8ºC vs. 15ºC
Intermittent cold water immersion: 8ºC vs. 15ºC Your weekly research review Contents of Research Review Background & Objective What They Did What They Found Practical Takeaways Reviewer’s Comments About the Reviewer Comments Original … Read more
The Best Way to Visualise Testing Data
The Best Way to Visualise Testing Data Truly grab coach and athlete attention with Athlete Performance Indexes Contents Introduction Athletic Performance Indexes Identifying Key Performance Indicators Weighing Tests An Example A Practical Solution … Read more
Two Ways P.A.C.E. Planning is Crucial for S&C Coaches
An insight into P.A.C.E. planning for strength and conditioning coaches.
Does aerobic fitness help to beat the heat?
An investigated of the individual impact, and the collective effect of environmental conditions and aerobic fitness on performance.
6 Lessons Learned in S&C from Working Abroad
We sit down and talk with two coaches whose careers have taken them to 6 different countries across 5 different continents.
Block vs. undulating periodisation: how does this impact performance?
The effects of a block periodised model (BLOCK) versus daily undulating periodisation (DUP) on both anthropometric and physical qualities.
Skinfold Calipers
Delve into the science, validity, reliability and practical recommendations for using skinfold calipers to measure body fat.
The success of return-to-sport following anterior shoulder instability treatments
The success of return-to-sport following anterior shoulder instability treatments Your weekly research review Contents of Research Review Background & Objective What They Did What They Found Practical Takeaways Reviewer’s Comments About the Reviewer … Read more
Do your athletes know why they are taking supplements?
Do your athletes know why they are taking supplements? Your weekly research review Contents of Research Review Background & Objective What They Did What They Found Practical Takeaways Reviewer’s Comments About the Reviewer … Read more
A Day in the Life of an S&C Coach
Ever wondered what a S&C Coach’s typical day looks like? Well, in this article, we show you just that.
Are cluster sets superior to traditional sets at eliciting a PAP response?
Comparing PAP response to countermovement jump performance using either traditional or cluster set protocols using jump squats.
Training load monitoring in team sports: A novel framework for adaptation
Training load monitoring in team sports: A novel framework for adaptation Your weekly research review Contents of Research Review Background & Objective What They Did What They Found Practical Takeaways Reviewer’s Comments About … Read more
Developing Field Skills in Football (Soccer) Players
Improving the competitive performance of athletes in field-based invasion sports calls for a needs analysis.
5 Ways to Develop Elite Agility in Invasion Sports
Explore the definition of agility and how coaches can add progressive layers to their agility program.
