VO 2 max calculated from a 1.5 mile (2.4km) Run Test VO 2 max calculated from a race result VO 2 max calculated from a one-mile jog ...

Dr Matt Long, Jamie French, and Barry Cook explore how coaches can affect biomechanical adjustments in the running form of athletes.

Tancred (1995) [1] believes that: "One of the misconceptions in the sports world is that a sports person gets in shape by just playing or taking part in their chosen sport. If a stationary level of ...

Testing and measurement are the means of collecting information upon which subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made. In the analysis, we need to consider the factors influencing the ...

Testing and measurement are the means of collecting information upon which subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made. In the analysis, we need to consider the factors influencing the ...

A Training Plan aims to identify the work to be carried out to achieve agreed objectives. Training Plans should be drawn up to identify long-term (4 years) goals and short-term plans for the ...

Annabel Abrahams explains how to plan your day wisely, so you have time to study. To most individuals in Australia and the world at large, studying and working is seen as a herculean task that leaves ...

When sprint athletes start using starting blocks, the initial problem they and coaches experience is determining the correct settings for the front and rear foot blocks. Technically, the distance ...

Being health conscious and physically fit are important parts of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It is also equally important to make sure that you follow safety guidelines and procedures.

Testing and measurement are the means of collecting information upon which subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made. In the analysis, we need to consider the factors influencing the ...

Fartlek, developed in the 1930s, comes from the Swedish for 'Speed Play' and combines continuous and interval training. FFartlek allows athletes to run at varying intensity levels over their chosen ...

Jake Watkins provides an overview of the types of playing surfaces that have been used in sports history. Throughout history, different sports have been played on various different surfaces. The ...