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Strength conditioning & flexibility

Correctly targeted strength and conditioning training can dramatically enhance endurance. This section provides information on all aspects of conditioning work that will not only boost your performance, but also help prevent injury.

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Strength training: the true cost of a break

Strength training: the true cost of a break

How do short and long-term training breaks affect athletes who need to build and maintain strength? SPB looks at brand new research
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Don’t be pressured: why hamstrings matter for cycling comfort

Don’t be pressured: why hamstrings matter for cycling comfort

Saddle soreness can literally be a pain in the backside for cyclists. With that in mind, SPB looks at fascinating new research on the lin...
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Strength training for cyclists: push those pedals harder

Strength training for cyclists: push those pedals harder

Do cyclists always need to hit the gym in order to perform leg strengthening exercise? SPB looks at some intriguing new research suggesti...
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Golf: the gentle game that can lead to pain

Golf: the gentle game that can lead to pain

Although golf is regarded by many as a ‘gentle’ sport, the risk of lower back pain is surprisingly high. Why is this the case and how can...
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Strength training: tuning velocity losses for maximal gains

Strength training: tuning velocity losses for maximal gains

SPB looks at new research on how best to adjust the number of reps per set for maximal strength gains when using lighter loads
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Compound, pyramid or supersets for strength?

Compound, pyramid or supersets for strength?

Which set structure during strength training delivers the best sports performance benefits? SPB looks at new research
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Superset training: a double quick route to strength gains?

Superset training: a double quick route to strength gains?

Can superset training deliver similar strength gains in less time compared to traditionally structured strength training? SPB looks at ne...
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Cycling performance: core training vs. weight training

Cycling performance: core training vs. weight training

Core strength training is a popular tool for improving cycling performance, but how does it compare to conventional weight training? SPB ...
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    Running performance: foot power matters!

    Running performance: foot power matters!

    How important is foot muscle strength for runners seeking optimum performance? SPB looks at some brand new research
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    Strength training: time for vertical thinking

    Strength training: time for vertical thinking

    Can lower body strength training affect upper body strength and vice-versa? SPB looks at new research on this topic, discusses the ...
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    Fat loss in athletes: the best strength training protocol

    Fat loss in athletes: the best strength training protocol

    How effective is strength training for promoting fat loss and what type of strength protocol can deliver the best results? SPB looks at ...
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    BFR: easy does it for improved endurance

    BFR: easy does it for improved endurance

    Andrew Hamilton investigates new research on the use of ‘blood flow restriction’ during training to improve aerobic capacity in rowers…
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    Muscle soreness: one-sided protection

    Muscle soreness: one-sided protection

    Andrew Sheaff looks at fascinating new research on how hard training on one side of the body can protect the other side from the worst ...
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    Strength for athletes: maximize the bang, limit your buck!

    Strength for athletes: maximize the bang, limit your buck!

    SPB looks at new research on how to maximize the gains from a strength session while keeping your effort levels under control
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    Strength training: when order matters (and when it doesn’t)

    Strength training: when order matters (and when it doesn’t)

    Does the order of your strength exercises really matter in a strength workout? SPB looks at new research, and explains when it does and ...
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    Strength before endurance: should you push the boundary?

    Strength before endurance: should you push the boundary?

    SPB looks at new research on rowers, showing how the strength training in a mixed ‘strength plus endurance’ training session impacts ...
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    Strength training intensity: time matters

    Strength training intensity: time matters

    SPB looks at new research on training intensity during strength workouts. Just what is ‘intensity’, and how can it be monitored and ...
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    Recreational running: the pronation-fatigue connection

    Recreational running: the pronation-fatigue connection

    SPB looks at new research on how fatigue can amplify pronation in recreational runners, increasing the risk of injury. Why does this happen ...
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    Weight management: is protein better than nothing?

    Weight management: is protein better than nothing?

    SPB looks at new research on pre-exercise protein intake and explains how it could be a valuable tool for weight management
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    Strength training: are two limbs better than one?

    Strength training: are two limbs better than one?

    Andrew Sheaff looks at new research on unilateral vs. bilateral strength training. Is one better than the other and in what circumstances?
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    A no brainer: why IMT matters for all athletes!

    A no brainer: why IMT matters for all athletes!

    SPB looks at brand new research on inspiratory muscle training in swimmers, and explains why athletes seeking maximum performance should ...
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    Shin hernias in athletes: the connective tissue connection

    Shin hernias in athletes: the connective tissue connection

    Although uncommon, muscle herniation of the shin muscle in athletes may be far more prevalent than previously thought. SPB explores the ...
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    Bodyweight training: lift yourself up

    Bodyweight training: lift yourself up

    Andrew Sheaff asks whether bodyweight training can deliver the same kind of strength gains as using free weights, and looks at new evidence
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    Injury rehab: talking at cross purposes!

    Injury rehab: talking at cross purposes!

    SPB explains the ‘cross-education’ effect in injury rehabilitation, and looks at new research highlighting how athletes can use it to their ...
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