ACL rehabilitation: How a strong nutrition plan can help you recover faster
ACL injuries are one of the most painful setbacks in sport. Can nutrition play a part in fast-tracking a return to play?
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Massage guns: Much-needed recovery tool or money for nothing?
Massage guns are being heavily promoted as a key tool for recovery – but do they work, and do athletes need them?
Concussion recovery: Why it’s important to get active after a head knock (but don’t overdo it)
Concussions are a growing issue in many sports, and early initiation of low-intensity aerobic exercise is recommended to kick-start the recovery process.
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.
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.
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
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
Can a Coach Rely on Intuition Alone?
Can a Coach Rely on Intuition Alone? Your weekly research review Contents of Research Review Original study Crowcroft, S., Slattery, K., McCleave, E. and Coutts, A.J., (2020). Do Athlete Monitoring Tools Improve a … Read more
Football-specific training or active recovery: which promotes better recovery?
Football-specific training or active recovery: which promotes better recovery? 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
Cannabidiol use in professional sport: is it really worth the risk?
Cannabidiol use in professional sport: is it really worth the risk? Your weekly research review Contents of Research Review Photo credit: Tropical Bloom Ltd Original study Lachenmeier, D.W.; Diel, P. A Warning against … Read more
Monitoring fatigue: Are subjective wellness, jumping performance, and submaximal running tests reliable?
Monitoring fatigue: Are subjective wellness, jumping performance, and submaximal running tests reliable? Your weekly research review Contents of Research Review Background & Objective What They Did What They Found Practical Takeaways Reviewer’s Comments … Read more
8 Powerful Tips to Help your Athletes Sleep Better
Poor sleep can hinder power, strength and cardiovascular function, as well as psychomotor tasks like reaction time and decision making.
Improving neck strength during adolescence: Risk, recommendations and benefits
This review looks at the effectiveness of a 6-week neck strength programme for the prevention of neck, head and concussion injuries.
Is there a relationship between workload, the athlete’s state of recovery, and injury?
This review outlines the relationship between workload and injury, and the importance of recovery during competitive periods.
How sleep impacts strength gains and what we can do about it
Understand the effect of sleep deprivation and sleep restriction on resistance training performance.
