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Crank up the noise in training!
In this weeks sports science news, Springbok’s prepare for crowd noise, potential impacts on vertical jump, cognitive demands of tennis
Doping revelations seriously threaten boxing’s credibility
In this weeks sports science news, more doping in boxing, Spain’s World Cup celebrations, low doses of caffeine may still aid performance
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The deadlift: Form, benefits and workouts
Whether you’re after gains in strength, power, speed, or improvements in body composition, the deadlift is your answer. Here’s everything you need to know.
Why you shouldn’t fear concurrent training
The benefits of concurrent training are far-reaching and help improve multiple physical qualities, but there are several factors to be aware of.
Fitness testing on a budget: why, what and how
For those not working in an elite team, budgets can be slim and the prospect of fitness testing can be daunting. But there are ways around it.
Physical literacy
Physical literacy needs to be a multi-faceted approach: Parents, physical education teachers, sports coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, leisure management personnel, family members, and peers all play an integral role in physical literacy.
Golf strength training: PGA-level tips to add metres to your drives
Golf strength training isn’t just for the pros; jumping, deadlifts and squats are some of the exercises that top PGA professionals perform to maximise their driving distance.
How can coaches and sport scientists best use data to their advantage?
There is no doubt sport science is here to stay, but how can sport scientists and coaches best understand data collection so they seamlessly align and accomplish what they set out to do?
Power training: how to develop maximum power output
How can you develop maximum power output? There are various tricks to follow that can take your power training to the next level.


