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Do runners and cyclists need a daily mobility routine?
Mobility routines are popular, but the evidence that general stretching prevents injuries is weak. Mobility is more…
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- 6 hours, 4 minutes ago
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Foot strength: do toe exercises and barefoot work help runners?
The small muscles inside the foot help support the arch and contribute to stiffness during push-off. They are rarely…
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- 6 hours, 5 minutes ago
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Change of direction vs agility: are they really different?
In sport science the two terms are often separated. Change of direction (COD) is a pre-planned movement; agility…
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- 6 hours, 5 minutes ago
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Acceleration: how do you train the first 10 metres?
Acceleration differs from top-speed sprinting. The body leans forward, contacts are longer, and the force is directed…
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- 6 hours, 5 minutes ago
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Sprint mechanics: what makes someone fast at top speed?
Maximum sprint speed is mainly about how much force is applied to the ground in a very short contact time. Technique…
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- 6 hours, 6 minutes ago
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Plyometrics for distance runners: how much is enough?
Plyometrics train the stretch-shortening cycle: the elastic, spring-like behaviour of muscles and tendons. Runners use…
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- 6 hours, 6 minutes ago
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Max strength or power: which matters more for endurance athletes?
Strength and power are related but not the same. Strength is how much force you can produce; power is force multiplied…
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- 6 hours, 6 minutes ago
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Eccentric training: what is it good for?
Eccentric contractions happen when a muscle lengthens under load, such as the lowering phase of a squat or running…
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- 6 hours, 7 minutes ago
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How long should you rest between sets?
Rest periods are often chosen by habit or by how long the phone scrolling takes. They do influence what the session…
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- 6 hours, 7 minutes ago
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Single-leg strength work: step-ups, split squats or single-leg RDLs?
Running and cycling are essentially single-leg movements. Unilateral exercises build strength on each side and also…
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- 6 hours, 7 minutes ago
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Deadlifts for endurance athletes: worth including?
Deadlift variations train the posterior chain: glutes, hamstrings and back extensors. These muscles matter for running…
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- 6 hours, 8 minutes ago
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Back squat or split squat: which suits runners better?
Both are good lower-body strength exercises. The choice is less about which is "best" and more about your experience…
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- 6 hours, 8 minutes ago
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Static stretching before a session?
Long static holds, over a minute per muscle, right before explosive work can slightly reduce power. Short holds inside…
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- 3 days, 13 hours ago
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Choosing weights without testing your 1RM
A one-rep max test is unnecessary and risky for most beginners and endurance athletes. A more practical method is reps…
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- 3 days, 13 hours ago
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Strength and running on the same day: order and gap?
If your time is limited, you'll often have to combine sessions. Endurance work can blunt strength gains somewhat, which…
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- 3 days, 13 hours ago
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Do runners and cyclists need a daily mobility routine?
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