I am excited to write this post in announcement of the fact that I have been accepted onto the Professional Doctorate in Strength and Conditioning at St Mary’s University. The St Mary’s Professional Doctorate in Strength and Conditioning is a first of its kind. The programme is delivered remotely over a period of five years. […]
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Most people view massage as an injury prevention tool. Sometimes it is also a useful modality in treating an injury. But does sports massage improve performance? The simple answer is yes, it does improve performance. So, the real question becomes HOW does sports massage improve performance? How does Sports Massage Improve Performance? Sports massage can
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Are sports massages painful? There is a perception that a sports massage is a painful experience. Let’s examine if this is true. First off, why is there a widely held perception that sports massages are painful? You will often hear athletes state that if it is not painful then it is not going to be
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One of the most frequently asked questions I receive is, ‘can I exercise after a sports massage?’ The short answer to this question is, yes you can. However, there is a little more to it. Hard Training or Easy Training The question of ‘can I exercise after a sports massage?’ is an incomplete question. You
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What does sports massage do? This is probably the most frequently asked question by my massage clients. A sport or deep tissue massage can achieve a number of things. These include: Improved Circulation Sports massage in very simple terms is the application of certain types of pressure to the soft tissues of the body. This
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If you are looking for information on how to improve running form, you have come to the right place. As runners, we like to focus on fitness. However, without at least some focus on running form, we are leaving money on the table. In my previous article on How to Improve Running Technique I outlined
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How to improve running technique? It is an age old question. But first, what does good running technique look like? As a middle and long distance runner, there are some key areas to look at with regard to running technique: How to Improve Running Technique – Posture An upright posture is desirable during running. A
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The question of how to improve running pace can be answered in two ways. We can improve running pace in absolute terms. This means developing a greater level of maximum sprinting speed. Alternatively, we can look at improving race pace at a particular race distance. If we are interested in improving maximum sprinting speed, then
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This article will explore exactly how to improve stamina for running. With that said, context is key. Of course stamina is important for the marathon runner. That goes without saying. However, even at the opposite end of the spectrum, in the 100m sprint, a specific type of stamina is important. Elite sprinters generally tend to
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In this article we will explore whether or not strength and conditioning is good for weight loss. First off, what is Strength and Conditioning? Strength and Conditioning is actually a profession. The strength and conditioning profession is all all about optimising sporting performance and reducing injury through the use of fitness training. Strength and Conditioning
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