It is fairly well established that drinking alcohol has few training benefits… By fairly well established, what I really mean is that the evidence proves that both smoking and drinking significantly impair physical performance and recovery. Nonetheless, alcohol consumption remains […]
Continue ReadingSprint performance is a critical component to the game of Soccer. Acceleration and speed in soccer are needed to beat opponents and close down opponents in defence. Previous studies have shown that static stretching (SS) can adversely affect maximal speed […]
Continue ReadingWith the increasing emphasis on talent identification of junior athletes, the Olympic Development Programme (ODP) have conducted comprehensive, sport-specific investigations to define the physical characteristics, physiological fitness and sport specific skills essential to each sport. Coaches from all sports are […]
Continue ReadingGetting off to a good start in a sprint is critical.. The start affects the smooth execution of the whole race. The faster you accelerate at the start, the more potential you have for top end speed and the easier […]
Continue ReadingIn Rugby League or any sport, sprinting is not just running. It is a technical movement. A Running drills (or just A drills) develop basic running mechanics addressing arm and leg function required in sprinting technique. A drills can be […]
Continue ReadingAll multi sprint, dynamic sports are performed in a predominantly single leg environment. This exercise allows for the development of single leg strength in a less stable environment than the traditional split squat with an added emphasis on hip flexor […]
Continue ReadingThe lactate threshold, or the highest exercise intensity where the body is able to clear the waste product ‘lactic acid’?? as fast as it is being produced, is a physiological variable shown to be consistently related to endurance performance, i.e. […]
Continue ReadingRugby League is a high intensity, high speed sport that requires repetitive powerful movements to be performed in situations such as accelerating, sprinting and tackling. The power clean is primarily used to develop the players triple extension through the hip, […]
Continue ReadingRugby League, as with any collision sport, requires a strong base from which to perform powerful movements such as tackling and wrestling. This exercise addresses outer range strength and stability through the shoulders and pectoral girdle allowing the player to […]
Continue ReadingHydration plans and strategies can be a nightmare for players, trainers and coaches. Changes in the environment, game conditions and even the opponent will require changes to your hydration strategy. Current hydration literature suggests that a body weight decrement of […]
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