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Plyometric exercises can help to improve the performance of endurance runners. Read on for some guidelines on how to design a plyometric exercise programme
Cross training is commonly used to complement sport-specific training because of its wide range of benefits. Find out what they are and how to cross train in this piece.
Many athletes and coaches adopt a light-load and high-reptition approach to resistance training. Yet studies have shown that the opposite tack is more effective. This article explains why, and offers practical guidelines on how to design an appropriate resistance training programme.
Do you experience clicking on the outside of your ankle? It's a phenomenon called “snapping†ankle, caused by a tendon slipping in and out of its groove. Find out more about what it is and how it's treated.
The first few minutes after any injury are critical to good recovery. Here are two acronyms - HARM and RICER - that will help you remember basic dos and don'ts.
The shoulder joint may be one of the body's most elegant, but it is also prone to stress, instability and dislocation. Find out more about shoulder instability, its symptoms and the treatment options.
There are two major psychological barriers that prevent us from performing at our full potential more frequently - self-limiting beliefs and the fear of failure.