Are Agility Ladders A Waste Of Time?
This week in the world of sports science, agility ladders, protein supplements, and intern advice
supplements
The LATEST Science On A Popular Supplement!
In this week’s sports science news, HMB supplementation, Kim Collins’ PB at 40, external cueing
WOW: Check Out This NBA Superstar!
In this week’s sports science news, the science behind Anthony Edwards, limb-asymmetry calculations, cycling supplements
How To Correctly Perform Deadlifts!
In this week’s sports science news, performing deadlifts correctly, potential risks of beetroot supplementation, VALD Performance
The LATEST On Ashwagandha!
In this weeks sports science news, Ashwagandha, preparing for a rowing World Championship, imagery training apps.
The Latest GAMECHANGER in Football?
In this weeks sports science news, neuroscience in football , side of effects of supplements, raised-heel shoes and foot health
The LATEST On Vitamin D Timing
In this weeks sports science news, vitamin D timing, Don Meyer’s T.E.A.M.S. acronym, change of direction research in elite tennis
Predicted TRENDS for 2024!
In this weeks sports science news,
trends for 2024, strength and conditioning terminology, sacking football managers
Beware of supplement risks
In this weeks sports science news, risks of supplements, training to muscular failure, GPS for monitoring sprinting velocity
Caffeine and sleep: Does a pre-match coffee impact post-match sleep quality?
Caffeine is one of the most popular ergogenic aids in the world, but it has the potential to reduce sleep quality and recovery time, resulting in lower physical and cognitive function. So how do athletes strike the best balance?
Vitamin D: How does it impact sports performance?
We still need to learn more about how to use vitamin D to improve sports performance but it does seem clear that obtaining sufficient vitamin D can only help improve an athlete’s bone structure, immune system, and potentially muscle health.
Energy availability in athletes: How important is the concept of inadequate energy intake?
Energy availability in athletes is a growing area of focus for sports nutritionists. But how important is the concept of inadequate energy intake for both health and performance?
Can plant based protein boost your muscle health?
Can consuming a vegetarian or vegan diet harm athletes, or can they get what they need from plant based proteins?
Cannabidiol: What is it and why are more athletes using it?
The use of cannabidiol in sporting circles is only likely to increase. It is an exciting area but it does require more studies to be conducted, and given the risks and red flags associated with CBD products for professional athletes, it is a product many experts suggest staying away from.
Caffeine and sports performance: Pros, cons and considerations
Caffeine for sports performance – is it worth the hype? It seems almost all athletes may potentially benefit from caffeine supplementation, with aerobic sports benefiting most.
