Winning Olympic Gold With Sport Science

Winning Olympic Gold With Sport Science

Its something that every coach and every athlete of every sport is searching for... the EDGE. That one training tip, equipment improvement, mental preparation or tactical insight that will tip the…
HGH - Human Growth Hoax?

HGH - Human Growth Hoax?

Athletes, both professional and amateur, as well as the general public are convinced that human growth hormone (HGH), Erythropoietin (EPO) and anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are all artificial…
Play Better Golf By Playing Bigger Holes

Play Better Golf By Playing Bigger Holes

Here are some quotes we have all heard (or said ourselves) on the golf course or at the ball diamond.  On a good day:"It was like putting into the Grand Canyon""The baseball looked like a beach…
Sideline Raging Soccer Moms (and Dads!)

Sideline Raging Soccer Moms (and Dads!)

Visit any youth soccer field, baseball diamond, basketball court or football field and you will likely see them:  parents behaving badly.  Take a look at this Good Morning America report on…
Does Practice Make Perfect In Sports?

Does Practice Make Perfect In Sports?

For years, sport science and motor control research has added support to the fundamental assertions that "practice makes perfect" and "repetition is the mother of habit".  Shooting 100 free…
What Is A Peloton And How Does It Work?

What Is A Peloton And How Does It Work?

Some enthusiasts compare the peloton to a formation of birds. To get a better understanding of how this integrated unit works it is necessary to look at a description of a group of birds as stated…
Top Tips For Safety On The Slopes

Top Tips For Safety On The Slopes

LONDON, December 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Now that the first snows have come across Europe and the US, skiers will be tempted to rush out and get some action on the piste. That's just the moment accidents…