The personality traits that help athletes overcome pressure

How many times have we looked at an elite athlete and thought that pressure doesn’t affect them and concluded that...

Session-RPE is an easy and effective method of monitoring training load

February 22, 2018 Eunan Whyte

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When it comes to preparing athletes for competition, the effective monitoring of training load is the one of the most...

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The importance of knowing when an athlete has reached load limit

January 30, 2018 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

One of the greatest challenges faced by an athlete and coach is not necessarily among those they face on the...

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Coach leadership style can influence injury rate among elite players

November 27, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

When things go wrong for an athlete or a team, supporters can be very quick to point the finger at...

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Listening to your body clock can help improve performance

November 15, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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In all walks of life we know people who perform better at different times of the day and whether it...

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Value of monitoring all aspects of an athlete’s routine

November 6, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

A recently published report entitled Injuries, risk factors, consequences and injury perceptions in adolescent elite athletes has once again shone...

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Tips to help you start an exercise program

October 31, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

In last week’s blog we looked at research that indicates how taking a small amount of exercise on a weekly...

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Exercise helps reduce the risk of depression

October 26, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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World Mental Health Day on October 10 was used to raise awareness of mental health issues across the globe and...

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The importance of symmetry to help avoid injury

October 17, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

In last week’s blog we looked at how analysis of Usain Bolt’s running style had challenged the general assumption that...

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The perfect stride may be a myth – even for the greatest of athletes

October 12, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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For all of us who love watching sport, the vision of an athlete in full flight as they stride gracefully...

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Quality and quantity of physical education in schools needs to improve

October 2, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

Everybody keeps saying that we have an obesity problem, but the fact is we have a physical activity problem, which...

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The dangers of over confidence in sport

September 26, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

In last week’s blog we looked at the importance of self-confidence in helping an athlete achieve success. It is clear...

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Good preparation breeds confidence

September 21, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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“ Confidence is the essential trait that defines each individual’s hope and faith in achieving their goals, that leads to...

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Making transition to elite sport is challenging for young athletes

September 5, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

Across the globe there are millions of young athletes who are dedicating themselves to making the grade at their chosen...

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Metrifit talks to the coaches:
Sean Machak Webinar

August 24, 2017 Metrifit

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We had a fantastic webinar with special guest Sean Machak and chaired by Dr. Cian O’Neill, Head of The Department...

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Recovery from Sports Related Concussion

August 21, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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The issue of Sports Related Concussion (SRC) is one that has challenged experts across the globe for many years. One...

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Metrifit Webinar Series with special guest Sean Machak

August 17, 2017 Metrifit

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Performance Monitoring

As part of our ongoing commitment to help inform and inspire the coaching community we are delighted to provide a...

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The benefit of Athlete Self-Report Measures

August 9, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

The benefit of Athlete Self-Report Measures (ASRM) to athletes has been highlighted once again by some of the leading experts...

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Why should you monitor your athletes?

August 3, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

How do I get to Carnegie Hall? – Monitor, monitor, monitor! It used to be the case that success...

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Athlete Burnout

July 25, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

Burnout is a state of fatigue or frustration brought about by a devotion to a cause, a way of...

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The overtraining problem and why monitoring is essential

July 18, 2017 Metrifit

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Performance Monitoring

“Overtraining can best be defined as the state where an athlete has been repeatedly stressed by training to the point...

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Basketball study highlights the importance of sleep

July 10, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

Asking athletes to play on minimal sleep is the same as asking them to “play with one hand tied...

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Levels of stress among soccer players highlights need for monitoring

July 4, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

Stress is a reaction by the body and brain to some challenge or threat, good or bad experiences. When you...

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Injuries cost much more than medals

June 15, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

Did you ever wonder why the world of sport is so obsessed with injury prevention? On the face of it,...

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Why it’s hard to stay active after competition ends

May 11, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

There are many reasons why people take up exercise including keeping fit, losing weight, relieving stress, along with the social...

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Pressure from parents is one of main causes of early specialization

May 4, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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The area of early specialization by children in sport is an issue that has been debated by sport scientists across...

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Drugs in amateur sport is a growing problem

April 26, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

Many people who get involved in sport start out with dreams of stardom and riches. However, it is clear that...

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Sports drop-out could begin as young as 7 years old

April 5, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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The value of participating in sport from a young age is something that is not restricted to those who go...

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Mindfulness meditation could help athletes cope with stress

March 29, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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People in every walk of life experience stress, and it is certainly no different for an athlete. In fact the...

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Superstition can be a benefit but it’s best to concentrate on things you can control

March 20, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

During a recent blog on the value of sports psychology a number of interesting associated topics cropped up and among...

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Optimizing the benefits of athlete self-reporting measures

March 16, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

The increasingly scientific approach to sport means that the modern athlete relies on information from a variety of sources in...

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A scientific understanding of the benefits of sleep

March 10, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

The importance of sleep in helping us perform to our best is something that we have accepted despite the lack...

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Can sports psychology give you an edge?

March 2, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

Most athletes, particularly at the elite level will go to any legitimate lengths or try any legal technique to give...

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Guidelines for using GPS devices in sport

February 23, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

Over the last number of years advancements in technology have affected almost every aspect of our lives, and sport is...

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Does thinking get in the way of performance:
An opportunity rather than a problem?

February 14, 2017 Dr. John P Sullivan

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Performance Monitoring

We have all heard athletes acknowledge overthinking in performance situations, whereby their actions change from the automatic nature of ‘see...

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Awareness of risk factors for sports injury is essential

February 9, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

Across the world there are millions of people involved in exercise and sport and in the process are enjoying the...

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Athlete Burnout: Causes and Prevention Strategies

February 2, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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The issue of youth athlete burnout is one that has been addressed on many occasions and a topic that we...

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Mental health needs of elite athletes must be addressed

January 24, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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For all of us who have ever dreamt of being elite sport stars, the attraction is most likely the sense...

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Elite athletic performance at youth level is no guarantee of ultimate success

January 17, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

In previous blogs we have looked at the ideas surrounding the area of early specialization and how this can have...

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Techniques to help develop a positive mindset

January 5, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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No matter what level they are competing at, all athletes will suffer from some element of self-doubt. From the novice...

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Characteristics of an effective coach

December 13, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

It is universally accepted that the role of a coach has a huge influence on sporting success. An athlete may...

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A healthy brain is crucial to performance

November 25, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

No matter what level of sport an athlete is competing at, it is accepted that their performance is more than...

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Co-ordinated approach is best to decide when an athlete can return to perform

November 22, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

One of the most frustrating parts of being an athlete is when injury or illness strikes at the most inopportune...

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Top athletes have a greater ability to resist mental fatigue

November 7, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

When it comes to success in sport, one of the most enduring questions is how can certain athletes produce the...

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Athletes can practice psychological techniques to improve performance

October 10, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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For an athlete to be successful at any level it is obvious that they must be properly prepared physically in...

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Metrifit RTP – a great tool for GAA teams that are serious about sports performance

September 27, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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When it comes to achieving your goals in any sport it is often the little things that can make the...

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Supplements and the young athlete

September 21, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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All athletes undertake a training program with the ultimate aim of improving their performance. Gaining that extra bit of speed,...

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Creating a central hub of information is essential in monitoring technology

September 5, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

The role of a coach has become more complex in recent years. No longer is it a case of an...

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Improving your killer instinct

August 12, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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We have all seen the athlete who appears to have it all: the natural talent, the physique, the technique, the...

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Learning to deal with anxiety is essential for an athlete

August 8, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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As we have said on many occasions, it is the little things that can often prove to be the difference...

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Good news for athletes suffering from sleep disorders

July 22, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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The findings of a recent study carried out in Finland provide good news for athletes who suffer from sleep disorders....

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Challenges to Effective Athlete Monitoring are Easily Overcome

July 14, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

This article first appeared in the SimpliFaster blog. Achieving success in sport, particularly at the elite level, is a complex...

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Creating a greater understanding of concussion in youth sports

July 12, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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The issue of concussion in sport is one that has created much debate in recent times. While much of the...

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Heat training can improve your performance

June 25, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

For many of us, whether at elite or recreational level, taking exercise can be challenging enough at the best of...

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Optimize your training with deliberate practice

June 18, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

Most of us are familiar with the story of the man racing up New York’s Seventh Avenue when a stranger...

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A simple method of monitoring your physical condition

May 21, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

Many coaches go to extreme measures in an attempt to monitor the physical condition of their athletes. The need to...

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Flexible timing of measurement is another benefit of Session-RPE

May 13, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

In a previous blog, we looked at the concept of implementing an effective system for monitoring training load and the...

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Staying healthy boosts chances of sporting success

May 7, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

One of the greatest fears of an athlete is that injury can strike just at the wrong time which could...

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Asking the right questions to assess athlete wellbeing

April 29, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

One of the key elements of athlete monitoring in recent times has been the ability to assess the wellness of...

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5 reasons to visit our booth (#315) at the CSCCa Annual National Conference

April 28, 2016 Ann Bruen

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The Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) hosts a national conference each year. This year this is taking place...

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General mental well-being is as important as physical well-being

March 11, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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In recent weeks we have looked at the importance of coaches being aware of the mental well-being of their student...

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Metrifit helps to build the crucial athlete-coach relationship

March 7, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

Success at any level of sport is influenced by many factors. Of course talent is the starting point for any...

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Metrifit provides x-ray vision into lifestyle of student athlete

March 6, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

Coaches and athletes all over the world are competing to get that extra edge when it comes to performance. Shaving...

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New study highlights benefits of monitoring

March 5, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

A very interesting article published online in January this year is of particular interest to those using monitoring systems, or...

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Essential to keep track of factors that impact on performance

March 2, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

There is no doubt that there are many elements that go into ensuring an athlete is a success at an...

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Effects of stress on academic and athletic performance

March 2, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Although there are many advantages to being a High School or College student, this period of a young person’s life...

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Athlete self-report measures

March 1, 2016 Anna Saw

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Is there evidence to jump/stay on the bandwagon? An Athlete self-report measure (ASRM) is any measure where an athlete self-reports...

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Monitoring sleep is invaluable for a coach

February 26, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

The life of a modern student athlete may be a very exciting one in terms of competing at new levels...

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Refuelling during exercise

February 22, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

The area of nutrition is an area we touched on recently in terms of the importance of establishing the right...

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Don’t fall into the trap of overtraining

February 12, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

The desire to reach peak physical condition and be at their very best for competition is something that drives athletes...

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Getting the right pre-workout meal will pay dividends

February 8, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

In a recent blog, we looked at the importance of nutrition for an athlete and how it was vital to...

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Focus on sleep cycles can benefit athletes

February 2, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

In a recent article we highlighted the benefit of sleep for elite athletes, noting that many experts believe it to...

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The role of sports specialization in overuse injury

January 25, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

For many people starting out in sport, the dream of competing at the top level and the rewards that accompany...

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Relative Age Effect can lead to blind spot in talent identification

January 18, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

In sport across the globe there is an increasing pressure on coaches to be able to identify talent at an...

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Blood analysis can help prevent injury

January 11, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

Every athlete and coach is fully aware of the fact that injuries are part and parcel of all levels of...

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The value of cognitive testing

December 19, 2015 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

How do we go about assessing athletes and more importantly helping them develop and reach their full potential? Of course...

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Understanding your body rhythm will help training and performance

December 11, 2015 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

When elite athletes are preparing for competition, they don’t leave anything to chance. All factors are taken into account in...

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The importance of proper breathing during exercise

December 4, 2015 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

We have looked at many components that make up a successful training programme with the ultimate aim of achieving success...

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Tips for improving your sleep

November 27, 2015 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

Our recent article , ‘The benefits of sleep for elite athletes’ , resulted in a considerable reaction and as a...

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Issue of burnout continues to pose challenges

November 20, 2015 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

The issue of burnout, particularly among younger athletes is something that continually challenges those involved in sport. It is considered...

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Sleep & Sports: A look at the habits of sports superstar snoozers

November 18, 2015 Metrifit

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Performance Monitoring

It’s no secret that a lack of sleep can affect our performance the next day, but how much of an...

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Fuel your body to reach peak performance level

November 13, 2015 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

No matter how well an athlete is prepared in terms of their training regime, they will never be able to...

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Long Term Athlete Development – Does it work?

November 10, 2015 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

One of the big challenges involved in being a coach of young athletes is knowing when to introduce a specific...

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A Growth Mindset can help you be the best

November 2, 2015 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

For anyone involved in sport, as an athlete, coach, commentator or fan, the concept of talent is almost always the...

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Goal setting can give athletes an extra edge

October 16, 2015 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

The ability of an athlete to perform at the top level of their given sport depends largely on their physical...

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Study highlights the benefits of subjective self-reporting measures in training

October 2, 2015 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

The benefit of subjective self-reporting measures in monitoring an athlete’s training response has been highlighted in a report published just...

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Sport plays vital role in tackling childhood obesity

September 25, 2015 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

It is widely accepted that childhood obesity is becoming an increasingly serious issue across the globe and one that has...

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The importance of relevant monitoring in training

September 18, 2015 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

The training programme undertaken by an athlete can be divided into a number of segments, including the assessment stage, the...

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Young players just want to have fun

September 8, 2015 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

There can be no doubt that there is a wide range of benefits for children taking part in organised sport....

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The benefits of sleep for elite athletes

September 3, 2015 Eunan Whyte

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Performance Monitoring

In preparing to achieve their goals and dreams, two of the main areas of concentration for athletes tend to be...

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Understanding Energy System Training

July 22, 2015 Ann Bruen

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Knowing the basics of how we generate energy can be helpful in understanding how we become fatigued and what training...

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An Athlete’s Guide to Inflammation: Understand, Reduce and Prevent

June 12, 2015 Maev Creaven

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Pain is hard to ignore. Pain, heat and swelling are often present with acute inflammation. Inflammation is a normal physiological...

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Live Long Die Short

May 7, 2015 Michael Rutherford

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Performance Monitoring

In 2008 James Fries a professor at Stanford University envisioned an aging process that was different from the prevailing approach. The...

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Slow down, you eat too fast!

March 31, 2015 Maev Creaven

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Performance Monitoring

In our fast paced world, we are always looking for ways to do things in a shorter time. The five...

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Deliberate Practice Is Important But Not Sufficient For Sports Success

March 22, 2015 Dan Peterson

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Performance Monitoring

At this point in our youth sports evolution, most parents have heard of the 10,000 hour theory, the supposed minimum...

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Stress and Life Load

February 16, 2015 Maev Creaven

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Performance Monitoring

Nutrition, quality of sleep and stress levels are the key players for both your short and long-term health. If a...

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NFL Combine. Does it mean anything?

February 13, 2015 Fergal Mulholland

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Performance Monitoring

As you read this blog, two hundred and fifty of Americas’ best college football players are training for the famous...

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You Can’t Coach Speed… Right?

February 4, 2015 Dan Peterson

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For young basketball players, an old coaching adage says “you can’t coach height”, while for sprinters, wide receivers or base...

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Symptoms of Overtraining

January 22, 2015 Ronan McGann

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Overtraining is an issue that has been discussed and debated by sports professionals at many different levels. This syndrome has...

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A look at recovery techniques for the athlete

January 13, 2015 Ronan McGann

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Performance Monitoring

When dealing with athletic performance there is often a primary focus on training but rest and recovery although often overlooked...

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