Strength Training
Strength training increases muscle mass, bone density, and joint stability, whilst reducing the disease development. Read on to explore how.
Strength training increases muscle mass, bone density, and joint stability, whilst reducing the disease development. Read on to explore how.
8 must-read books for any strength & conditioning coach. In this article, we review 8 essential books you need to read.
Strength and conditioning job descriptions mention the requirement for accreditation. But what are S&C accreditations?
This article explains what a strength and conditioning coach is and how you can land a job in the S&C industry.
We sit down and talk with two coaches whose careers have taken them to 6 different countries across 5 different continents.
Ever wondered what a S&C Coach’s typical day looks like? Well, in this article, we show you just that.
Understanding the difference and importance of chronological, biological, and technical training age is vital for coaches.
Post-activation potentiation (PAP) is a short-term improvement in performance (e.g. jumping) due to conditioning exercises (e.g. squats).
Dynamic correspondence is the ‘training effect’ that training programs have on athletes’ sports performance, but measuring it is difficult.
The force-velocity curve represents the relationship between force and velocity, which is vital for strength and conditioning professionals.
Understanding and monitoring Salivary Immunoglobulin A (S-IgA) can help coaches and athletes minimise illness.
The Wingate Anaerobic Test has been repeatedly proven to be a valid and reliable predictor of anaerobic capacity and power.
The Multistage Fitness (Beep) Test is a continuous sub-maximal test that has become the most recognised tool for measuring aerobic power.
The Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 2 is a valid and reliable predictor of high-intensity aerobic capacity and VO2 max.
The Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 1 test is a valid and reliable predictor of high-intensity aerobic capacity and VO2 max.
Learn from a world-class coach how you can improve your athletes' agility. This course also includes a practical coaching guide to help you to design and deliver your own fun and engaging agility sessions.
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