Coach leadership and how it affects team performance

Guest Author: Michael Kenny Training and competition (total workload) load stimulates a series of homeostatic responses accompanying adaptation of the...

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Injured Athletes – How do they Cope?

October 18, 2021 Metrifit

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Injury is part and parcel of modern day sport. Whether they are annoying little muscle strains or broken bones, injury...

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Recovery Strategies for Athletes

August 9, 2021 Metrifit

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Ensuring athletes are prepared in the most optimal condition to perform is a huge challenge for coaches and athletes alike....

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Breaking the Taboo
How the Menstrual Cycle Affects Athletic Performance

May 24, 2021 Metrifit

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OVERPOWER. OVERTAKE. OVERCOME. – Serena Williams Physical and psychological changes associated with the menstrual cycle It has long been suspected...

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Why you should be monitoring athlete well-being

April 19, 2021 Metrifit

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Many factors influence athletic training and performance, and it is essential for coaches and athletes to be aware of the...

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Prioritizing Sleep

December 21, 2020 Metrifit

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Sleep is the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day –...

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The importance of knowing when an athlete has reached load limit

February 6, 2020 Metrifit

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Ensuring an athlete is in the best possible condition to compete at their best when it matters most is one...

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The Sky is the Limit – Altitude Training

January 30, 2020 Metrifit

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Everything can be just that little bit harder at altitude. Yet athletes all across the globe voluntarily subject themselves to...

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A look at recovery techniques for the athlete

October 3, 2019 Metrifit

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

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Awareness of risk factors for sports injury is essential

July 17, 2019 Eunan Whyte

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

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Injuries cost much more than medals

May 16, 2019 Eunan Whyte

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

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The importance of symmetry to help avoid injury

October 17, 2017 Eunan Whyte

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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 overtraining problem and why monitoring is essential

July 18, 2017 Metrifit

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

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New study highlights benefits of monitoring

March 5, 2016 Eunan Whyte

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

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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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Dropout in youth Sport

December 10, 2014 Ronan McGann

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The term “dropout” is used quite frequently in relation to youth sports. It is a word that brings to mind...

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Mind your head – Concussion in Sport

November 17, 2014 Ronan McGann

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Concussion in sport is one of the most contemporary topics discussed from a safety point of view. The ramifications associated...

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Athlete footwear – “These boots were made for walking” – but surely not for injury?

November 3, 2014 Ronan McGann

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As we have covered previously, accidents such as knee injuries can be detrimental to an athlete’s long-term performance. Ligament tears,...

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Athlete Recovery Part 2: Ice Baths – Do they actually work?

October 21, 2014 Ronan McGann

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One of the most controversial and talked-about issues in modern sport science is undoubtedly the idea of ice-baths in athlete...

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Athlete Recovery Part 1: Keep on Rolling!

October 14, 2014 Ronan McGann

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In an ideal sporting world, it would be great to have a personal masseuse on tap 24/7 to give a...

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The use of GPS in Sport

September 25, 2014 Ronan McGann

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As many of our previous articles have reported, sport science is rapidly changing the way sport is played and the...

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Yoga & Pilates in modern day Sport

September 18, 2014 Ronan McGann

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For many years, Yoga & Pilates has often been associated with females as a recreational activity. However, contemporary sports people...

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What has changed in the Premier League in the last 22 years?

September 5, 2014 Ronan McGann

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The FA Premier League has just started its 22nd season, and is regarded as one of the best football leagues...

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What have we learned from this year’s World Cup?

July 23, 2014 Ronan McGann

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This summer’s tournament ended with Germany emerging victorious, and in doing so, they became the first team outside of South...

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World Cup Players Could Benefit From Injury Prediction And Prevention

June 18, 2014 Dan Peterson

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Imagine this dream team kicking off at the 2014 World Cup; Falcao, Ribery, Reus and Walcott up top, Strootman and...

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Breaking Bones

May 13, 2014 Ronan McGann

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Following on from our earlier article on ACL injuries in sport, bone fractures in sport is a common and unfortunate...

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Cardio Training Essential For Marathon Runners To Avoid Heart Damage

April 9, 2014 Dan Peterson

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Now that it’s April, thousands of amateur runners are realizing the time has come to get serious about their Spring...

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Protecting A Team’s Assets With An Injury Prevention Program

December 29, 2013 Dan Peterson

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This week’s English Premier League injury list reads like the heart of a best XI team: Wayne Rooney, Robin Van...

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