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The weighted sled provides a number of training opportunities to develop numerous facets of fitness. It is versatile enough to develop anaerobic and aerobic fitness and is therefore a suitable means of training for many athletes.
This drill is great for developing uni-lateral (one foot) coordination as it challenges the movement skills of athletes. Hopping drills are also great for developing lower leg strength and power.
Mental preparation to enhance speed training and improve performance
Intervals benefit performance at all levels of sport
Nick Tiller presents six evidence-driven but seldom practised methods by which athletes can promote the anabolic process to maximise training adaptation, promote recovery and improve athletic performance.
The loss of excess fat isn’t just aesthetic – it almost always produces enhanced performance
Upper body power is crucial for optimum performance in numerous sports. The arms and torso both generate and control power. A rugby hand off or boxing punch are obvious examples of the former, whilst the latter takes a little more explaining.
Sports therapy: What athletes should know about using acupuncture to improve sport performance
There’s increasing evidence that stretching before exercise doesn’t improve performance or reduce injury risk
Specialist running journalist Andy Barber talks to top endurance coach Nick Anderson
Sled training provides a number of training opportunities to develop performance
Female game players need high fitness levels as well as technical and tactical skills in order to reach the top
Training the right energy system in relation to your sport will ensure optimum performance. By John Shepherd.
Concurrent training: how to simultaneously train upper and lower body strength, muscular endurance and flexibility
Research suggests that concurrent training can train several aspects of fitness at once
Practical recommendations for reducing the impact of the VO2 slow component
The concepts of VO2 kinetics and the O2 deficit
Rugby conditioning: the fitness standards rugby players and coaches should be aiming for
Sandbags are an effective low cost alternative to medicine ball. This drill is alternative to the conventional shoulder press with a barbell, expect you accelerate through the movement allowing for greater power development. You can adjust the weight of the sandbag to suit your strength goals.
A progression from the One Foot in Each Rung drill, challenges the speed of co-ordination of the athlete. Have the athlete perform the drill correctly by asking them to start off slowly to get a feel of the movement.
Chronobiology – how timing could give you the edge
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