Coach’s 10 Best Cold Plunge Tubs (2024): Portable, Budget & More!
This article reviews the best cold plunge tubs of 2024 and helps you decide which one to buy.
Why I Love The Rogue TB-2 Trap Bar (My 2024 Review)
I’ve used the Rogue TB-1 and TB-2 extensively. Of the two, the TB-2 is my favorite for various reasons. This might be the one if you’re after a new trap bar for your … Read more
7 Best Adjustable Dumbbells (2024) – Home Gym Must Have
Adjustable dumbbells are one of the smartest pieces of home gym equipment you can buy. They save space and money as a single pair and replaces an entire rack of fixed dumbbells. They … Read more
Music and exercise: Can your favourite tunes really improve performance?
The exact mechanisms behind music and exercise performance aren’t well understood. However, it does seem the tempo of your music may affect your strength and endurance performance.
Is it time to re-think the 7-day microcycle length?
When teams and athletes endure long seasons or twice-weekly matches, the ability to plan microcycles from match to match is more important than ever. As always, there is more than one way to skin a cat…
Pregnancy exercise guidelines: How should pregnant athletes train?
Pregnancy can be a daunting and confusing time for expectant mothers. We’ve done a deep dive into the research to answer some key questions and establish some pregnancy exercise guidelines.
Is training two or four times per week superior for strength and hypertrophy?
This study aimed to compare two and four times per week training frequencies with matched volumes on gains in muscle strength and size.
The Laurel Hubbard debate: The science behind transgender athletes
It’s one of the hottest topics in sport – the debate on whether transgender females should compete in cisgender female sport.
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
Which has a stronger relationship to change of direction, a vertical or horizontal force-velocity profile?
Observing the relationship between CoD performance and the individual FV profile may provide data to support training programme prescription.
Do you need to do a general preparation phase after a month of no training?
Determining the effects of a 26-day detraining period on strength, speed, and jumping abilities.
Do Footballs Players Sprint Enough?
An investigation of the number of sprint occurrences during matches to provide a theoretical framework for S&C coaches.
Which to choose to maximise performance in team sports: complex or contrast training?
A meta-analysis of the effects of CPX and CNT training on lower-body strength, vertical jump, sprinting, and change of direction ability.
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.
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.
