Aerobic and anaerobic exercises
Exercise is commonly divided into two types; aerobic (things like running, swimming and cycling) and anaerobic exercise (weight training and activities that last less than approximately one minute, such as […]
Darn Well Jogging Around: Polarised Training
THE CONCEPT OF POLARISED TRAINING AND SUCCESSFUL ENDURANCE TRAINING A review of the literature on polarised training for endurance training. ABSTRACT There are many ways to train endurance. Recently in […]
12 Tips for Successful Sport Coaching
Sportspeople regularly comment on the impact their coaches have had on them as athletes and people (both positive and negative). To excel in Sport Coaching it is important to understand this […]
Strategies for Success in Strength and Conditioning
In your practice of strength and conditioning, what are the core principles of your philosophy when managing athletes? One of the early principles I learnt to develop when managing athletes […]
Youth Coaching Advice
This post provides youth coaching advice on analyzing the demands of their sport before designing youth programs. It covers topics such as technique, exercise selection, variety, prehab programs, and specialization. […]
Core Training
What is your ‘core’? what are the best ways of ensuring core training in this area of your body to be strong at all times? I don’t like to use […]
Youth Sport
Youth Sport. What are the key principles of program design for young athletes?
Interval Training – Improve Your Running Race Pace
Research has repeatedly proven that interval, fartlek, and repetition training should form a regular part of your weekly schedule, and will improve your race pace. The benefits of this type […]
Sport Coaching – Employment Statistics
Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials coach, train and instruct participants in sports, and officiate at sporting events. Here you will learn some interesting sport coaching employment statistics. Some of the […]
Strength and Conditioning of Elite Athletes
Elite athletes’ are extraordinary people that do superhuman things, right? A portion of this statement is correct, the other is debatable and owns a lot to their strength and conditioning […]