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Peak Performance Launches Olympics 2008 Blog
Telling Non-Olympians how to do it too!
Rugby Training: Secrets of the Rugby World Cup Players
Scotland's Rugby Fitness Coach shares his rugby training tips
Quercetin vs Beta-Alanine and their Affect on Body Fat Loss
Can body fat loss and lean muscle gain be targetted with nutritional supplements?
Strength Training for Cycling at All Levels
Strength training and the importance of leg exercises: novices, experts and clubs cyclists
Fitness Training for Rugby Union
Rugby conditioning: the fitness standards rugby players and coaches should be aiming for
Increase Vertical Leap and Improve Jumping Ability with Plyometrics
Plyometric Exercises to Make You Jump Higher and Further
Basic Agility Training
The Amazing Peak Performance Christmas Competition
And The Winner Is...
Fitness training survey results
Peak Performance fitness training survey shows you don’t need the gym for sports training
Beta(2)-agonists used to treat asthma do not confer any performance advantage in athletes
Health and Fitness: Heart Disease
How much exercise protects against heart disease?
When active recovery doesn’t work
Does sport set us up for arthritis in later life? And can anything be done?
Reduce Muscle Fatigue with Probiotic Supplements
Probiotics combat fatigue problems in athletes
Physiology performance parameters
Athleticogenomics – the gene genie is out of his bottle
Low-intensity workouts lead to weight loss
Exercise intensity and weight loss
Intense training - can you have too much of a good thing?
Half-time nutrition – what’s best for maximising fulltime performance?
Half-Time Training for Team Sports
Diabetes - how it affects sports and how to combat it
diabetes and sports performance
Vibration Training and Performance
Can vibration training enhance Sports Performance?
Half Time Strategy - Temperature
Coping With The Effects of Temperature on The Pitch
Training for Cyclists: Cycling Aerodynamics and Stamina
Don't Let Drag Interfere With Your Cycling Training
Body Fat and Running Performance
Optimum Running Performance and Body Fat Levels
Heart Vitality Training and Heart Rate Monitors as Aids to Athletic Performance
Athletic Performance - keeping your cardiovascular system in shape
endurance, ergogenic drugs, hydration and vibration
Building Speed Before Endurance: time to turn convention on the head?
Sports News: Injury Treatment Evidence?
Injury research and clinical practice
Stretching, Performance and Injury Prevention
Pre-exercise stretching - is it time to tear up the old rule book?
Sports Science Glossary Part 8
Sports Science Glossary Part 8
Child protection in sport
Recovery: what is the best strategy?
Football fitness - The role of personal fitness in team success
Soccer fitness training: Endurance training boosts performance in the field
Sport-Specific Fitness
Quantifying Intensity: How to use heart rate to quantify your fitness training intensity.
Race Pacing
Conditioning: Next to cross-country skiing, running is the best type of fitness training for all sports.
You may not appreciate it at the time, but an injury can teach you a lot about how your body works
Vo2max Defined: For years V02max has been referred to as a gold standard of aerobic fitness. It is simply a physiological index that can be measured while you are exercising.
Fitness For Football: Endurance training boosts performance in the field
Avoiding Arthritis: Stay slim when you're young - and avoid arthritis when you're older.
Tapering - pre-competition training
"run-play" Training: These workouts can boost fitness, speed, endurance and correct weaknesses - and are fun to do.
exercise | musicians | stage fright
Exercise, musicians and stage fright - Fit musicians may cope better with stage fright
Aerobics And Cancer 1: Gentle aerobic exercise can help cancer patients.
Fitness Testing
running form | biomechanics | running style
Running form: How you can become a better runner without increased fitness - with the right form.
Fat, fitness and performance 2
Fat, Fitness And Performance 2: Let's face it. Even though carbohydrate is the key fuel for athletic performance and slimness-seeking athletes usually avoid high-fat foods as much as possible, you do need to include some fat in your diet
Training: altitude or sea-level
Training: Altitude Or Sea-level: In related work carried out by researchers at the University of Copenhagen, competitive rowers who trained at sea level achieved significantly greater gains in fitness, compared to rowers who trained at altitude.
Fat, fitness and performance 1
Let's face it. Even though carbohydrate is the key fuel for athletic performance and slimness-seeking athletes usually avoid high-fat foods as much as possible, you do need to include some fat in your diet
training: how sequencing determines overall fitness 2
Get your training in order: how sequencing determines your overall fitness
Fat burning zone - Why athletes, fitness enthusiasts and slimmers should steer clear of the fat burning zone
Sports Injury Avoidance: Like most athletes, you undoubtedly want to lower your chances of incurring an injury while participating in your favourite sport. Injuries decrease the amount of time you can spend in leisure activities, lower your fitness, downgrade competitive performances, and can lead to long-term health problems such as arthritis and/or joint stiffness.
Fitness program - How to design a sports-specific fitness program
Just how good is exercise for you? Damn good. In addition to improving your fitness and giving you more energy to carry out your everyday activities, regular exercise can limit your chances of suffering from a number of deadly - and not-so-deadly - diseases.
Ergogenic Aids
exercise bike trianing when injured
Exercise Bike Trianing When Injured: The best workout to maintain fitness when you're injured.
Squash, Age, Fitness And Risk: New research conducted by T. Reilly and D. Halsall at the Centre for Sport and Exercise at Liverpool John Moore University has shown that regular competitive squash has considerable health benefits but that older recreational players should approach the game with due care.
Sequencing In Training 2: Get your training in order: how sequencing determines your overall fitness
Karate and aerobic dance are increasingly popular - but apparently dissimilar - activities. While the goal of aerobic dance is improved fitness, karate is usually used to increase self-confidence and one's ability to protect oneself, and the actual fitness benefits associated with karate have been considered to be fairly modest.
Sleep And Performance: Just how crucial is a good night's sleep before a major event?
Coronary Artery Disease: It's official: several scientific studies have now shown that it is possible to REVERSE the damaging effects of coronary atherosclerosis, the most deadly disease in the industrialized world.
Circuit training
Age And Exercise: Just a few years ago, exercise experts were certain about one thing: once endurance athletes reached the age of 35, there was no turning back. At 35, aerobic capacity began a steady decline, slow at first, but picking up momentum once athletes reached their mid-forties and then plunging out of control at about the age of 60. It was believed that very little could be done to alter this unremitting loss of fitness
Cautious exercise can be beneficial for arthritis sufferers
Summer Training: Training in warm weather is definitely not the same as training in cooler temperatures. There are many "tricks of the trade" - practices which can make your warm-weather workouts much more comfortable and much better for your overall fitness.
Plyometric Exercise | Power Training
Plyometric Exercise and Power Training
If the pounds come off deceptively easily, beware! It's not fat that you're losing.
Return-to-form Workouts: The quickest way to get your fitness back after a lay-off is to find a three-minute hill.
Muscle Soreness: Tough workouts promote heightened fitness, but they can also lead to so much muscle soreness that athletes are unable to train effectively during the days after a rigorous session. To promote more consistent training and to limit muscle damage, exercise scientists have searched for ways to prevent excessive post-workout soreness.
training: how sequencing determines overall fitness 1
Get your training in order: how sequencing determines your overall fitness
Fat Loss: How to lose up to two pounds of fat a year - while you're asleep!
New vVO2max workouts lead to impressive gains in fitness
Carbohydrate protection against muscle damage
Eating in a way that keeps your body primed for peak fitness can also reduce your risk of injury. Firstly, eating foods that will help to fend off fatigue will minimise injuries arising from tiredness and weakness. Secondly, some of the metabolic processes which can lead to muscle soreness and damage can be counteracted to a degree by dietary factors.
How to design a sports-specific fitness programme
Aerobics And Cancer 2: Gentle aerobic exercise can help cancer patients.
Lactate Level Readers and Fitness Assessment
Athletes Diet: The triathletes who ate nearly twice as much, yet gained no weight, and improved their performance times by 8 per cent.
Methods, fitness, lung function
A critical look at recent research into training methods, fitness needs and lung function
Sequencing In Training 1: Get your training in order: how sequencing determines your overall fitness
Nutritional Tips: A quick sampling of health & fitness boosters from PP's library of research.
Swim Training
In the weeks building to an important tournament, a squash player needs a workout that can deal with both fitness and skills in a time-efficient way. A "pressure session" can handle both these demands in just 40 minutes and is also extremely specific to the demands of squash.
Ergogenic aids
Age And Exercise: Just a few years ago, exercise experts were certain about one thing: once endurance athletes reached the age of 35, there was no turning back. At 35, aerobic capacity began a steady decline, slow at first, but picking up momentum once athletes reached their mid-forties and then plunging out of control at about the age of 60. It was believed that very little could be done to alter this unremitting loss of fitness
Tandem cycling: Mismatched fitness levels? Try a tandem
Questions
Is low level "same sport" the best method for active recovery?
I find it hard to get on my bike but keep the intensity low enough for active recovery, especially when I plan for the entire week to be a recovery period.
I am 41 with a HR of 35 at rest. I recently decided to take running seriously and have started to compete.
What is the Best Certification for health fitness??
I was thinking about getting certified in a health fitness...and was wondering which one is sought after the most...CSCS, ACT, ACSM, etc??
Functional Balance Tests for Football
Does anyone know of any functional balance tests? (ideally for football/soccer) Currently I generally just time single leg standing.
Should I take on fitness instruction?
I have been approached by the towns local Rec center to instruct aerobic/interval training classes. Please give me all the information on what i should be aware of. Thanks!
Sports Science Degree-related work
Has anyone here got an honours in sport and exercise science, or health and exercise science or any other similar degree ?? If so, have you got progressed more than if you had not had a degree ??
Is surgery only solution to worn out knee joint, which keeps locking.
25 year old knee cartilage injury compounded by further 25 years of tennis, golf and football have reduced knee joint to no meniscus and frequent locking.
How can I improve my Sprinting Times?
i am 13 years old and i have 4/5 months before competing for my school and club in the 100m and 200m. my times: 100m-12.21 200m-25.56
Any fast and effective ways to lose bodyfat?
I'm not afraid to work hard guys, all round I am pretty fit & quick but i would like to drop some bodyfat. Thank's to those who replied to my previous question they all helped me a lot. Cheers!
Best exercises for a persistant groin injury
I am 45 years old, still play competitive football once per week but groin strain reduces games i play
I need training advice!!! pls help
I just finished my summer job; so I have lots of time and am doing multiple fitness programs now.
How to work out a subject's VO2 max...
Does anyone know of a more suitable equation for working out a person's VO2 max ??
How many hours of triathlon training should I do?
I am a serious wanna-be triathlete, and I want to become the best I can become.
During week, when to core train? (for Kickboxing)
I've read the article about core training here on Peak Performance. I should do it 2 times per week? But when during the week? Here's my weekly training: MON: -morning= 20~40 min jog
i am a 100m and 200m runner, i stopped training since jan.2008, i will be starting training in october 2008.
Need a training program for 1.5 mile run in 14 mins
i want to be able to run a 1.5 mile in under 14 minutes. my best time so far is 16mins. is there any training program that will help me get it down to 14 mins in 3 weeks?
How will HMB improve my performance?
Details on the good and the bad of HMB in the context of a general fitness enthusiast that goes to gym to improve fitness and get lean. Trains 4-5 times per week for 45 minutes.
what are the best exercises to get kids aged 9-12 fit and fast?
Ideally i would like these exercises to be conducted without equipment as it is for a team sport.
I want to do Triathlons, but that involves being good on the bike. but I haven't rode a bike for years.
Arm power and strength exercises
I do a lot of push ups and pull ups to increase my arm power and strength. However im not seeing results as i think i should.
5km slow jog or 5km brisk walk burns more calories?
I am a 17 year old wanna-be triathlete wanting to perform at my best potential. I do about 10-12 hours of training a week, which includes weights training, running, walking, swimming and cycling.
I am training for triathlons, I am 17 years old and I train 9 - 11 Hours a week. I want to know how to keep my body fat percentage down. Is it a matter of training, diet, supplements etc, What can !
I gained 9 pounds in 4 days whilst training, Why?
I am a professional boxer who trained hard for a bout and on the Tuesday made the weight (9st 12 lbs).
I play just in front of the back four and want to improve.
I enjoy this position as it emphasises my strengths of tackling and passing, i am extremely comfortable fitness wise in this position but am just wondering how to improve further.
I am 47 years old, & have recently started to train again, for weight loss & general good health. I am interested in an easy Circuit that I can do at home.
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How can I improve my punching speed for boxing?
I have a powerful righthand but my left arm is by comparison very slow and weak, so I need training to make it faster.There is enough strength in my right arm to plant a knock-out blow.So I just need
I am a 17 year old wanna-be tiathlete, coming back from an eating disorder. I want to gain some muscle mass, but not fat percentage.
I am a 17 year old wanna-be triathlete, wanting to train to my best potential. I was wondering if energy drinks,such as redbull, help performance? or
How do I increase my speed on the soccer field.
My coach always put me on defense becuase he said i wasn't quick enough to play forward. how do i sprint quicker to get to play as a forward??
To the vegan athletes and to well research types :), what does a day of food hold for you (the vegans)? Or what might it hold (for the well researched types)?
Protein Bar and supplement usage for muscle gain...?
I have recently decided I needed to put some muscle back on as I am currently a little under the gun in performance and cognitive function and concentration etc...
What are the ways of treatment? Are there ways to treat it without involving gain of body mass, and more particularly, without gaining fat?
What are best core exercises to do for high school track team.
I have use of gym floor in early season and the football field later on. We are a small school with no med balls, ladders or other equipment.
How can you prevent injury of women footballers ?
As a women coach i would like to know the reason and prevention of injuries which may help to enhance performance.
Since I started training one of my legs gets hot not to the touch just inside, it is driving me mad as i really enjoy the running and do not want it to stop.
What is a good training program for a 48 hour, 100km walk?
I'm looking at undertaking a 100km walk, which must be completed in 48 hours,in about 10 months time. My aim is to complete the walk in about 30 hours.
This year (my freshman year) I ran a 2:04.09 for track season. I was wondering if you think i can get that below 2 minutes for next season if i train very hard and start next week?
I need to put on 2lb (it's a long story) but am in the middle of trying to tone my stomach by the time i go on holiday in 8 1/2 weeks time.
I have a client who has trouble stabilising her pelvis.
What do you think of the Peak Performance Premium area? (!)
As the main provider of information in this area, I'd like to find out what you think about the videos and the articles in particular.
I did this yesterday and it took me 24:26 minutes. Anyone gone better? I believe the best time during the filming was by the Zurkzees actor at 18 minutes. It would be good to compare times. Rgds
How do u get more a more ripped look, without 'bulking' too much ?
I normally train in functional principles but would like someone to give me a couple of answers for a change :) i am about average bodyfat and would love to get 'cut' for the summer.
Best training for a long bike ride - with complications!
I have a froend who is 65 and was a fiarly good distance cylcist. He was then diagnosed with parkinsons, which is in early stages and copntrolled by drugs.
What would be the best long distance training routine for me?
I am 41 yrs old and have been running 3-6 miles 3-4 time a week for years.
Hi im currently at university doing an assignment looking at creating a 12 week pre season rugby programme for a university athlete.
what is a typical daily diet for a weightlifter/bodybuilder?
as part of my college work i need to compare two diets from two different sports all i can find on the internet is football, just basically need to know a diet from another sport, giving what they eat
What things can i do to improve my high jump?
I'm doing high jump in mid may. Any tips on how to train?
I signed up for orienteering and i need help!
Im not a very good long distance runner. What can i do to get better??
What does "Whey Protein" do for you?
I know people who out it in fruit smoothies or energy drinks, but wat is it and what does it do?
13 Year Old, Roughly 13st. Quite Muscular Around Arms,Neck,legs,thighs. How I Can i Bring my fat level down?
'm 25 yrs woman.. am I too Old to get into training?!
I am 25 yr old woman, have always been into sport since school.., always enjoyed it but being from India, never had very good resources for training(other than cricket of course) plus women and sport
To train carrying weight or not?
Is it better to train for cycling carrying a weight and then how much weight is good without stressing your body? or is it better to get used to race conditions?
Effect of gender stereotypes on sporting goals/achievements?
any thoughts towards this topic? do you know of any articles i can read up on? thanks so much for your time
What muscles are used to push back for increasing running speed?
The quadriceps muscles contract hard across the front of the knee to pull the lower leg forward.
Does astroturf covering on a force plate dampen forces recorded?
I am currently researching the force dampening effects of covering a force plate. In simple terms I am looking to find out does covering a force plate with astro turf affect the force produced.
I want to make a rep volleyball team! Tryouts are in september and i need some trainig ideas from now to then to help me prepare. Any ideas?
Yeah, okay don't laugh!! - Vanity is quite underated I think!
Im a freshman in high school with a PR of 2:06.96 for the 800m that i achieved yesterday.
How do I increase speed, explosiveness, and my verticle leap?
I am an 20 yr old collegiate basketball player, wanting to improve my speed, foot speed, stability, explosiveness, and verticle leap.
Last year i lost a lot of weight quite quickly due to health reasons. I have now put sme weight back on but not all of it.
When should Creatine be taken, before or after training?
I am a 38yr old athelte who is starting to take creatine to improve my training and performance, as I have read that Creatine should be used as a suppliment for older athletes.
I put on weight - is it muscle?
This week i have put on 1lb in weight but my Body Fat % has gone down by 0.5%. is this good and is this muscle or fat?
I'm on holiday in 14 weeks and want to get my body fat doqwn to about 10%, it's currently, 14%. Is this possible. I don't want to lose weight but gain about 3lbs if possible. I want to look toned.
Balance between opposing muscle groups
How do you know if you're getting the proper "balance" in strength between opposing muscle groups... i.e. quads/hamstrings and lower back/abdominals?
I have been thinking abit about diversity with regards to functional training and i am looking for something different.
Hwo can I improve the height for a spike at home??
I want to be able to jump higher for my spike. any ideas for drills??
Im 13 Years old and im just started playing rugby a few months back.
Do fitness instructor's have to follow various procedures?
if so what are they called? (or someone who is a personal trainer)
What is the latest training Fad and does it actually work. Im really interested in the ones that do.
How much can I swim with a Tennis Elbow?
Been swimming since age 7,Competitive - short & long distance swims, was on the National Swimming, diving & waterpolo team for most of my School and highschool years.Had to stop swimming after marriag
Heart Rate monitors and calories
How accurate are HR monitors and calculating cals burnt during exercise?
How is ab bracing done correctly, or what tips do you have to ab hollow? I am in physical therapy for low back pain, and cannot seem to do it right. thanks for any help, Edmund
How can you get rid of shin splints?
I love to run, but recently I've developed awful shin splints and I'm trying to get them to go away.
How Can I Develop A Large Defined Chest?
I am almost 19 years old, i work out at the gym often enough, but i do have some fat on my body. I'd say about an 2 inches on my stomach and a lil on my chest.
More distance or intensity on my bike?
I had double pneumonia and pleurisy last September which was very stubborn to go.
Best rehabilitation after damaging ligaments in the foot/ankle
I badly damaged ligaments in the foot/ankle playing 5-a-side football and have been on crutches. I'm having ultra sound treatment with the physio and want to speed my recovery back to running.
What is "moderate" versus "intense" exercise?
In your great book on Master's Training it is mentioned that life long moderate exercise is correlated with longer living.
Im 13. I Dont have much knowledge on all the workingout and whatever you wanna call it world.
What is the best way to train for a judo tournament?
Our matches are 5 minutes long with no breaks, up to 8 matches in the tournament. I am trying to find the best exercises to get us ready for the tournament.
Im 13 As Some of you May Already Know. I do rugby mostly so i was wondering how do i get my chest muscles (and Possible My Stomach Muscles) As what they should look like in magazines and so what.
I have dificulty shaping the lower part of my stomach. What exercise can I do to reach that area.
What are the best nutrition/fitness/exercise plans for motorcycle racers?
How do you tell if you have shin splints. I have a pain in my left leg above my ankle, but I don't know what it is.
How do I loosen my hamstrings?
I have really tight ham strings and it affects me physically. What is a good stretch or exercise that will help me to loosen them.
Run 1.5 miles in under 12 minutes
I am 45 years of age and require to pass a fitness test, I work irregular hours but can gaurentee that i can run most mornings over a distance of between 2 and 3 miles with varying outcomes of success
Is there anything as good as the old Ralgex stick?
Long ago, when I was a teenager, I was continually getting little injuries until I discovered the Ralgex stick and that then used to miraculously keep my muscles in working order.
I need to be able to sprint 50 meters very quickly. My sport being paintball, i have to have my head down keeping a low profile.
Breathing and Stomach problems.....
I have been involved in sport since school (the 70's). I have been having problems breathing and with my stomach before I do any exercise, activity.
Healthy eating when on the road....
I spend 3-4 days per week travelling across the UK. The main issue is that, despite all the publicity about eating healthy, it is still extremely difficult to get a 'healthy' meal when on the road.
I need the fastest but least descriptive way to get a six pack
Im a basketball player and i need core strength i hav a 2 pack i need a six for basketball football and girls and my overall body health and strength
I need to improve my fitness level
I do strength training 1/2 times a week, spinning once, circuits once and then may go for a swim or a slow run.
What can be reccomended in a footballer's breakfast,lunch and supper?
I would like to prepare a menu for footballers.
Are the eas myplex drinks good?
is eas myoplex good for your body does it have any side effects any one tried it yet?
If i Drink Skimmed milk every day for a month and not drink anything else or eat anything else cept from veg and fruit.. will that be a healthy lifestyle?
To increase power to weight ratio should I put on muscle or lose fat?
I am 43, 204lbs and 18 per cent fat. I want to increase my power to body weight ratio to help with sport (fencing). Should I lose fat or put on muscle?
Whats everyones views on the use of ice baths?
Does anyone here use them regularly? If so how long for?
Im a 13 boy and im 13st and 5"7. Is there A way to lose weight without dieting?
GNC versus Walmart Whey protien Mix
"GNC Wheybolic Extreme 60" vs. "Walmart Six Star Muscle Proffessional Strength Whey protien". This is what I can see.
Does increased protein intake depress mood?
In summer I train outdoors for 10k and half-marathon, with some gym work. In winter I tend to train indoors and work on strength and speed, with an occasional outdoor run.
Core Stability; Speed, Power, Strength; good buys?
Core Stability; Speed, Power, Strength; Resistance Training...should I buy them? I have read many good books on the topics already. Do these books reveal anything an avid reader would enjoy?
What are optimal methods that can be apply to soccer?
Anyone has successfully implement principles of training methods from other sports (running,basketball, cross country skiking, boxing etc) into soccer training in practical form?
Will cardio everyday take away from muscle mass growth?
If your trying to build muscle mass, isn't cardio a bad idea? Burning off more calories when your muscles need them to grow. Kind of counterproductive, wouldn't you think?
Hi, I currently have a broken wrist caused by a football injury and will have a cast on it for 4 weeks. What period of time would you suggest for recovery once the cast has been removed.
Des resting heart rate affect your performance?
i am a 22 year old male having played soccer my whole life, my resting heart rate is about 68 beats per minute, this is quite high compared to other elite athletes, would this affect my performance, c
Best place to sell a body fat analyser?
have tried ebay to no avail!! its the maltron BF-900 version and was purchased by mistake for my business and the return deadline has passed. please help!!
Why is the Bench Press so popular...
I do not really care for it, I like Squats so much better. Don't the back and legs provide a better measure of strength?
Powerlifting and Olympic Lifting?
Are there any notable people who excelled in both?
How to get a faster turn over in the shortest period of time?
turn over is to pretty much move faster( speed training )
for someone who can not take lessons? I have pull-up/ dip bars and know about the planche and front lever. Any training tips would be appreciated.
uses the the entire lower body, to what extent does it work the hamstrings and calves?
what part of the arm is it.
Diets/WorkOuts/any help for rugby?
I'm playing for a rugby team that is touring in Ireland this up and coming spring.
Will I lose fitness by cross training?
I'm a mrathon runner - Since The beginning of December I have done purely cross training (rowing, stepper, spinning, circuit training plus others) and only run a distance of 9 to 10 miles in one go (i
How do I endure heat during a training session?
I live in South Africa and attend a Virgin Active gym nearby. I am increasing my training schedule this year.
Do chair/bench dips work the rhomboids?
..I think they do, but have never read so. When ever I do do them, my rhomboids are felt...I can also feel them doing regular dips.
Should I weight train to lose weight?
I run, swim and cycle (doing at least one or a combination of the three each day for at least 1 hour per day). I also do weight training 1-2 times per week.
At home I have a pull-up bar and some weight plates and I want to know how I can perform pulldowns.
I have heard that push-ups work the back.
Is this true and if so to what extent?
How accurate is the beep test as an indicator of VO2 max?
I'm doing a research assignment. I have run tests with the beep test but can't do any any actual VO2 max testing because i don't have access to a sports lab.
I've never done any winter sports before but got a 3 hour snowboard lesson for christmas which I'll be doing in about 3 weeks.
Dynamic stretching in soccer - at what age?
At what age does developing flexibility in kids have the desired effect?
What training can I undertake to run a marathon as well as the 1000 metres in 2.20 to 2.25?
I am 12 and I sometimes feel tired after sprinting 40m. This is what may be affecting my 200m. 60m-8.8 100m-13.1 200m-29.1
How do you condition fast twitch fibres?
I hear that is what makes you faster. This is because I am looking to get a faster time in my 100m and 200m
Is there any way to regain function from a sprained ankle?
I sprained my ankle whilst attempting a kick (jump spin type-Martial Arts) before warm up.
Opinion. If you could only do one aerobic exercise, which would it be?
Facts are lovely. Which one provides the best overall benefits?
If you could only do five exercises...
...what would they be?
Opinion: Do you think body weight exercise training is superior...
...to free weights? Opinion, but facts and studies are nice.
What is the ideal body of a rower?
Height? Weight? What do olympic rowers look like? And what biological advantages do most have through genetics
12 weeks of resistance trainig - results
Anyone has any info on how much one would gain in results - for example in bench press - after training 2 times or 3 times per week for a month, two months, three months?
I am a 39 year old 800m / 1500m runner. I took up running in my early 30`s and have settled on running middle distance for the Veterans (Masters) team for my local club.
What are the benefits of boxing as a sports to college students?
I want to know the psychological benefits a college student can get from boxing as a sport. People tend to associate boxing with violence thus it is not offered as a P.E.
I have some bodyfat that I would like to lose and have begun to run a hour a day.
I am trying to plan strength programs for a range of ages from about 10 years through to 18-20 for netballers.
He ran track best mile time of 5:55 and ran cross country, best time of 20: 40 for a 5k. He is lean, but not skinny or fat. He is a decent sprinter, but can not jump high.
Is there a good Olypic Weightlifting club in Mobile, Alabama, USA ?
I do not know of one
Does anyone have have Powerlifting scores...
I would like to know pds/kgs a 15-18 male should be lifting in order to be competitive.
Do you need supplements/creatine to increase your speed by 1 or 2sec?
Im trying to run 11.00 flat or less this year and currently running 12 seconds for athletics 100m sprint.PLEASE HELP PLEASE!!!
How to cycle faster on shorter rides?
I do mainly long distance rides. I generally average about the same speed for 50km, 100km or 200km (depending on conditions - hills, wind etc).
On going pain coming from the back of the knee ,its even starting to hurt when i walk. If i kneel down on both knees and then lean bk i get a sharp pain at what seems the back of my right knee.
I suffered a groin strain at the start of december 2006 and since i have not been able to sprint although i can kick a ball with full power.
How do I strengthen my neck without injuring it?
In the course of training for grappling sports I felt it very important to have a strong neck.
A programme for 'jumpers knee'
I'm looking for a good/decent programme to prevent jumper's knee, in addition to this a programme for the athlete once they have been diagnosed with this sympton.
Does sweating or not sweating determine a good workout?
I hear some say, one does not have to sweat to gain a good workout. I believe this is incorect.
How to increase performance in your sport?
Pre & post regimes.
I coach a varsity high school boys soccer team and during the off season I am not allowed to do any training, so I would like to set up an individual or group training program
I can no longer access this, can i have the website address and access to this. I paid for the service at the time but due to computer errors i was not able to gain all info.
How to increase my flexibility
Age 68, pilates or ashtanga yoga at local studio 6 days per week,Karate 3 times per week plus strength training 3 times per week.Usually run 5+ miles per week.Seem unable to get significant increase i
How can I get faster times in 100m and 200m
I am 12 and last yr I ran the 100m in 13.11 and 200m 29.0,(rubbish) I want to be able to get low 12s next yr but sometimes I just get tired, intensley sprinting for about 40m.
Comparison charts for 1 minute of sit ups, push ups and press-ups?
Does anyone have charts for adults performing 1 minute of sit-ups, push-ups and press-ups?
What is the best diet for a football player before and after a match?
I am an amateur footballer but try my hardest and want to achieve what i can at this level and need to do whatever i can for optimum performance eg best training best diet best lifestyle.
Need Experts for a Fighter's development programme/ programme critique
Dear All, I compete in a full contact martial arts, and would like some feedback on the program I am currently on. I am a light-welterweight and weigh 65kg on peak :
Can you help me to make an aerobic program?
hi there, im intrested to know more about aerobic exercises and a program for that because im a trainer and need to know more about it and new exercises. Thanks.
This excercise is a part of a tennis circuit training. Let me quote the context
I am a 16 year old girl who plays competitive netball.
Which are the most effective strength and power tests?
I am required to investigate and compare tests for stength and power tests, using field and lab testing for both elite and non elite athletes.
what can i do to archieve a better result for my speed training??
i always keep on training to improve my speed but it still not give me a better result.. so, i hope there are still another way that i can do to improve my speed..
Swedish manoeuvres and Walt's SAS - video?
anyone know of a video demonstrating Swedish manoeuvres and Walt's SAS exercise technique? i have achilles tendinitis and would love to try this out!!! thanks sudie.
Is Vibration Training OK after double knee replacement?
I have to be realistic about what I can achieve now in terms of exercise but really want to keep fit and trim.
How can I reduce chronic hard muscle after exercise?
I am 43 year old male, 150lbs, and 5'11".
Sometimes when running I feel a pain in my abdomen. When I bend over it goes, but as soon as I straighten out it returns. Any ideas?
What's the best way to get peak fitness for rugby - quickly?
I played rugby to a high level before breaking my jaw. I then took two years out the game and ran a couple of marathons.
Do you have a question for our community?
PP Online has over 10,000 registered users, all of them keen sportsmen and women, including many coaches, personal trainers and sports scientists.
Is there anything I can do to allow my body to cope with heat?
I’m travelling abroad to a hot and humid climate to compete in half marathon but I don’t have time to acclimatise. Is there anything I can do to allow my body to cope with the heat and humidity?
Blogs
I just haven’t had the time to write like before so I wanted to create a solid article which tackles a wide range of issues.
So what do we think of "little Tom's" display in the Olympic diving display?? Does it matter that he did not win, or come in the top 3?
Knowledge, Quality and Web 2.0 in Sport & Exercise Science
One of the things that comes up in conversations about iStadia is the lack of quality control, or the lack of quality control as perceived by sport scientists that have been indoctrinated into the epi
What is known about benefits of stretching and flexibility exercises continues to evolve. Some commonly held beliefs are being supported with new research and some beliefs are being proven false.
I'm a fairly young but well read athlete, and I've been reading up on eating problems in sport, and the female athlete triad as well.
You may have been exposed to the marketing of a new type of running shoe that does not fit into the standard categories of motion control, shock absorption and a neutral shoe.
Learn to move better with internet video technology
Learning styles theory implies that individuals learn more when the educational experience is geared toward their preferred style of learning.
to improve your vertical jump drop off a highered platform and jump up as high as you can this might not seam like it works but trust me it does do it 30 times a day for a week and you will be able to
Slow motion video & changing faulty running form to treat an injury
In otherwise healthy individual there can be multiple reasons for running with faulty form including: faulty underlying anatomical structure or weakness; a low level of pain, nagging lingering injury;
I am constantly confounded by the low levels of knowledge that so many of my personal training clients have about the effects of alcohol on the mobilising of fat stores.
Symmetry – Asymmetry: Problem Solving a Repetitive Use Injury
Searching for the reason that repetitive use injuries occur can be difficult and frustrating.
BioSignature Modulation of Cortisol for a Leaner Stomach
The human body is the most finely tuned instrument you will ever own.
I suffer pretty bad fatigue after doing a run (even 3 miles). It comes on 2-3 hours after the run andd last several hours....This is something thats come on over the last ten years.
How do you feel about your running form/style/technique?
During the initial interview with a client a standard question that I use is “how do you feel about your running form, do you think you have good form, or do you think you look like Ikabod Crane”?
Krill Oil for Optimal Health & Fat Loss
Any of you familiar with my work will be aware of my huge advocacy of Omega 3s. However, one thing that we never discuss in too much detail is the specific source of those Omega 3s.
Calling all forces and Ex force personnel
Are there any serving or ex serving force personnel out there. I am in the british Army currently serving in SHAPE. Does anyone fancy a fitness challenge.
Ditch those Love Handles! Insulin management and body composition
I write regular personal training / body composition oriented articles for the (massive) online men's magazine AskMen.com.
Ideal Running Form: Pose Running versus Chi Running – Theory & Evidence
Advice from coaches and personal fitness trainers can be classified into two categories; a theory based approach or an evidence based approach.
What your Body Fat Says about You!
What does your body fat say about you? Does it scream that here is a healthy eater, a mean lean fighting machine whose body is his temple?
Weight Training First, then do the Cardio
An exceprt from my London Personal Training Group Q&As -
The Best Fat Burning Supplement
This is an excerpt from a private Q&A London Personal Training Group -
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Does anyone use a training system known as 'crossfit' training?
I have been wailing and gnashing my teeth of late trying to find some great personal trainers here in London.
The Insider's Secrets to a Flat, Lean Stomach
The internet is chock full of well meaning advice about how to get a lean and flat stomach.
A constant theme of my life seems to be questions about what makes a good personal trainer.
Strength Training & Conditioning for Football / Soccer
Strength training for football (or soccer for our American cousins) used to be up their on a par with the post match recovery / regeneration drink to replenish a professional footballer's lost glycoge
5 Ways to Increase Testosterone Naturally
Every personal trainer should seek to educate themselves on ways to improve the hormonal profiles of their personal training clients.
Charles Poliquin's unique and truly groundbreaking Biosignature Modulation analysis (http://www.upfitness.co.uk/services/biosignature-modulation.html) has allowed us to pinpoint our personal training
Have shoulder pains? You came to the right place.
I have been doing exercises for my abs but they are just now showing what can I do? I even have little fat.
“The 7 Deadly Sins of Lifting” this is another installment from A. Jay of a series of motivational articles.
Training for distance running (and Injury)
I am 71 years of age and trying to return to running after more than twenty years of inactivity.
www.BaseBall Southern Legacy.com
I am presently developing a web-site ie www.BaseBall Southern Legacy.com.My intrest are Coaching,Training,Nutrition,Fitness,New methods of Vo2max,and the proper method of Peaking an Athelete,too preve
next NLP Sports Practitioner Course that we run here at Mindtree Ltd.
How to warm up before training and event
TRAINING ADVICE Warm ups Warming up prior to exercise, helps lower your risk of injuries and the aches and pains that come with exercise.
Drug testing what's out there a physiotherapists view point
Testing Athletes for Drug Use Why do some “athletes” try to enhance their performances on the track and field by taking drugs?
Here is the first and not the last instalment of Nick Mitchell’s long awaited All Strength Q&A.
I want to build muscles and reduce body fats
Are you making these mistakes as an Athlete?
Don’t get me wrong nobody’s perfect, especially me, many of these ideas came from my “Stupidity”, a rollercoaster of discovery, injuries and re-injury, does that sound about right?
Okay....my whinge of the day. I don't know about the rest of you but I am getting fed up with the yobs (waste of spacers for my fellow Americans) that seem to be everywhere these days.
When does it become an obsession...?
When does your pastime or interest become an obsession? Are all obsessions unhealthy..?
It's been so long since my knee injury. You'd think I'd have got over it and be back on my bike as it were! . . But alas It's taking me a while to build my fitness up again.
Sports Medicine Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation
This article was a long time coming. After writing and then scraping and re-writing it is a good way to describe this.
Core training The martial artist should train in resistance from a multi-directional i.e. all angles, multi-positional i.e. prone, upright, horizontal, bent-over, with multi-exercises.
The Insider’s Secrets to a Flat Stomach
Hey regular blog readers myself and Nick sat down and and had a conversation, long story short this article was born.
You can't take one step forward to walk or run while you remain centered over your feet/foot. You must fall and lift to start and continue. This according to Jack Nirenstein
Rotational Carbohydrates "RO-CHO" ?
Rotational Carbohydrates "RO-CHO" Article by Steve Blades. It is all about carbohydrate rotation for ultimate performance.
Another great read by Steve Blades aka "Marmite". If you are not making gains in the gym or the track this will change everything completely.
You are a Beginner, READ THIS!
A great,long article about everything on general bodybuilding ,training, nutrition and supplementation as a beginner.
A great new update to hit Rawgrip.com, a great article for all of the new found health freaks this year.
Squat Rx Video Creator Interview
If you are a serious lifter you must have heard of the “Squat Rx” video series all over the net. The Videos are available on YouTube.
How Focused Are You at the Gym?
Sean discusses The Top 10 Reasons why you are slacking in the Gym and How to prevent this. He exposes some great Tips how to make your training sessions more productive for better end results.
Finally an article created for all you serious weight shifters. C Pikey discuses the truth about A massive Bench Press and gives some tips How To Improve your Weak Bench.
Glycemic Index in Athletes and Weight management
An article about the glycemic index of carbohydrates pertains directly to athletes and their performance.
A new article by Michael Nystrom discussing the protein intake amounts in athletes. Athlete Protein intake article
Introduction to Tai Chi Training
This article is merely a brief and light hearted introduction to Tai Chi. My next article will focus upon how the key principles of Tai Chi can be used to develop optimum sports performance.
America's growing health crisis.
I finally finished a nutrition article which will help any athlete to peak performance. It covers everything from protein intake for an athlete and how to loose some extra pounds.
Training Methods for the Development of Power
The other day I came across a presentation a friend and I did at university. Thought I'd share it with you all.
For online injury advice combined with performance enhancement look no further.
It's a very exciting day for us today, because we've had our first major relaunch in 7 years.
When we set up the new PP Online site, one of our biggest aims was to create a place where anyone with a passion for sport could share their opinions and experiences.
Taking enough amino acids into the system before and after an exercise session will stimulate the transportation of these vital components of muscle building material into the skeletal muscles.
Off and running-the introduction
Welcome to the first installment of PeakStrength, the introduction.
Rooney Ready to Resume Normal Service
I suppose recovery from fractured metatarsals gets easier with practise.
Money Can't Buy Beckham Fitness
Since his move to LA Galaxy, David Beckham has claimed that the long-distance flights involved will not have an adverse effect on his career.
Here’s me before my first race, after which I quit for good.
And here's STAGE THREE of How Running is the easiest and best Cure for Smoking - the Money to be Made.
(See previous blogs for the earlier Stages)HOW RUNNING KILLS OFF SMOKING - STAGE TWO
New readers start here, to mug up on the essence of Stage One, which was covered in my last Blog. There's only one surefire way of quitting – become a runner.
How running helps you quit smoking
Although I’m on the Council
Videos
The seated calf raise is another good calf exercise.
