Within athletic performance there are two main models for talent development; the deliberate practise model and talent recycling. It’s interesting that both can yield world class athletes, but what are…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Relationship Between Fibre Type and Sports Performance Fibre type differentiation can occur due to factors such as metabolic demands of training, genetic factors and functional demands…
Read MoreProgramming: Understanding the relationship between training process, physiological stress and Training outcome. As strength and conditioning coaches we program for performance. So it’s important to…
Read MoreA key part of athletic development is being able to monitor progression. So what is the importance and justification behind objective and subjective testing for athletic populations? Monitoring programs is…
Read MoreThis video by our Senior Exercise Physiologist Lisa Campbell explains the importance of strength for runners, jumpers and throwers. Strength and conditioning in track and field is often quite reactive…
Read MoreIntroducing our first video from Lisa Campbell! This is the first in a series of videos about crossfit training. This episode is all about shoulder pain and common shoulder niggles….
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This video by our senior Exercise Physiologist Lisa Campbell outlines causes and risk factors related to back pain in elite distance runners. She further explains how exercise intervention is key…
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This video by Lisa Campbell at START Training outlines causes, risk factors and exercise intervention related to back pain in novice distance runners. For more videos by Lisa follow the…
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There has been increased injury rates in youth sports, particularly increases in severe injuries such as ACL injuries. This is partly due to the increases of training loads, sport specialisation…
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Movement is key. The statement says it all, however I feel it may be beneficial to elaborate just a little more… We as health professionals can sometimes get caught up…
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In the previous article, I discussed the importance of recovery while touching on the areas of massage, compression, stretching. I am going to continue with other methods of recovery, including…
Read MoreRupture and Reconstruction We all know of the dreaded anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. This generally means the athlete’s season is over and a long year ahead of rehabilitation. This…
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