In Britain, clubs, groups and individuals have developed their particular sport in their way, and their governing body protecting them has meant that we do not have a national sports policy. The ...

With better dope testing methods and the possibilities of detection and life ban from the sport, athletes and coaches are looking for legitimate ways to improve performance and hasten recovery. The ...

A training program has to be developed to meet the athlete's individual needs and consider many factors: gender, age, strengths, weaknesses, objectives, training facilities etc. As all athletes have ...

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The pole vault is the most technical of athletic events. Therefore, considerable time should be spent on understanding and perfecting the technique. The vault can be broken up into different sections, ...

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Hill running has a strengthening effect as well as boosting your athlete's power and is ideal for those athletes who depend on high running speeds - football, rugby, basketball, cricket players and ...

Guidance on the running technique of the long-distance runner is provided in the form of a series of pictures and associated notes that highlight the main technical points. The role of the legs is ...

With the major indoor championships during the winter upon us, the man who finished 4th in the world indoor championship 1,500m final in Budapest in 2004, gives an insight into the specific demands of ...

During muscular exercise, blood vessels in muscles dilate, and blood flow increases the available oxygen supply. Up to a point, the available oxygen is sufficient to meet the body's energy needs.

This test aims to monitor the development of the athlete's cardiovascular system. This test requires the athlete to step up and down off a 45cm high gym bench for 5 minutes at a rate of 30 ...