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Feb 16, 20211 min read

4 Lessons from the 400m

One lap as fast as you can.... simple right? I have competed in the 400m for ~20years. Here are 4 things I have learnt: 1. Stay injury...

Nov 15, 20203 min read

Balance training in the physical preparation of athletes. Part 3.

In Part 3 of this series on balance we focus at three key strategies the body uses to maintain balance. Read part 1 and 2 of this series...

Oct 28, 20203 min read

Balance training in the physical preparation of athletes. Part 2.

Proprioceptive training, although often used interchangeably to describe balance training, represents a different performance quality....

Oct 21, 20202 min read

Balance training in the physical preparation of athletes. Part 1.

For the human body to maintain upright stance and not fall it must manipulate its centre of mass relative to its base of support.

Sep 29, 20204 min read

Return to Play in Elite Netball

As elite players in the UK return to play, it is essential to manage a programme that maximises the chance of performance over injury.

Aug 25, 20203 min read

How performance inequalities in elite sport start at school

At the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics approximately 1/3 of Team GB was comprised of athletes who had attended independent schools.

Aug 13, 20201 min read

How poor strength limits sporting opportunities for young people

All sporting movements and physical activities require some degree of muscular force production and therefore strength.

Aug 6, 20204 min read

Strength training for endurance running performance

Running is a complex coordination task that becomes more challenging to control at higher speeds and levels of fatigue....

Jul 10, 20202 min read

Rotational strength

The strategy we use to rotate or resist rotation is critical. Key factors to consider involve the timing of how different body segments move