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Caffeine gum the new performance BUZZ

A dietary supplement that has come into favour with athletes and fitness fanatics is caffeine gum, which says it is good for improved performance, more alertness and convenience in potentially having a bettered performance. Caffeine gum is just what it … Read More

Understanding the Effects of Acute Sleep

Acute sleep deprivation (ASD) significantly reduces overall athletic performance, through increased energy consumption and impaired re-synthesis after exercise.Partial sleep deprivation (PSDE) has the most significant negative impact on performance, while sleep deprivation (SD) has less impact. This reduction in energy … Read More

The Science of Sugars in Endurance Sports

When exploring the sports nutrition aisle these days, it’s no surprise that there is a lot of confusion about which products are best. While many athletes question the necessity, benefits, and additional costs of new solutions, the majority simply want … Read More

A warm-up routine enhances training performance

A warm-up routine significantly enhances training performance by preparing the body both physically and mentally for the demands of the activity. A well-planned warm-up has the potential to not only prepare athletes physically and mentally, but also to reduce the … Read More

Dynamic Correspondance

Dynamical correspondence is a principle that highlights the potential of training activities to directly translate to the specific movements used in sports.  According to Walker (2023) this can simply be described as the ‘transfer effect’, or ‘transferability’ of training. The … Read More

The Stretch Shortening Cycle

The stretch shortening cycle (SSC) is a fundamental concept in sports science that defines the process muscles undergo during eccentric (lengthening) followed by concentric (shortening) contractions. According to Radák ( 2018) the shortening cycle can be defined as a phenomenon … Read More

Sports Injury Prevention & Performance Enhancement