Delighted to be a different voice at this UKSCA Roundtable: I provided a snap shot of what I do, or try to do regarding Training Durability. Performance markers can be: Robust players, able to cope with intensity of training, matches and speed consistently without breaking down. Most Importantly keeping players fit and healthy and on the pitch, meaning full squad availability for coaches.
Read MoreIn this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast Rob pacey speaks to @DocSoph, Brian Gearity and Lorena Torres about the barriers encountered by females in strength & conditioning / Performance Sport.
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Hops develop hip projection, cyclic leg action, balance & postural stability of using one and two feet. Balanced footballers are able to move better on the pitch, for example in 1v1 situations and execute explosive, reactive actions on and off the ball. Also performing explosive actions with equal force.
Read MoreThis information is gathered from some of the best practicing specialists, leading scientists and researchers in the field of performance, injury and tendinopathy rehabilitation.
Read MoreI will be adding more information on fast v slow twitch dominant muscle fibre types and what you can do to maintain and improve these fibres. What to do if you change your fast twitch to slow i.e by overcooking yourself by too much hard training.
Read MoreWe can change our 'emotional brain' = instincts & our 'logical brain' = thoughts, by changing the way we think and what we do. Nothing is fixed, if we put our minds to it we can achieve no matter how big or small.
Read MoreHeat affects neuro-muscular function. If you get really hot you bake from the outside in. Force generating capacity decreases so teams need strategies to deal with heat. Here you see water or cooling breaks implemented at the FIFA WWC 2019
Read MoreWe can only produce force if our central nervous system drives it. If the brain cannot, then our ability to activate muscles are affected. The perception of exercise is harder, i.e. nothing left in the tank. If training concurrently i would try to minimise fatigue.
Read MoreSuper info on pain, the brain, mechanisms, software & experiences. Brilliant stuff! from Professor Irene Tracey. Great analogies used, such as pain is caused by a volume knob in the brain stuck on ‘max’ Really interesting to hear about the underpinning scientific evidence, such as brain imaging scans that show cognitive behavioral therapy works (CBT).
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I spoke to Metro News with Lizzie Fluke about how fitness has kept me going and how vital it has been for my recovery ❤️
