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Muscle fibre typology and the individual response to training – Part I
Recently, we had the opportunity to collaborate with a large group of colleagues on some projects aiming to understand more about the individual responses to training
HIIT Science in Gaelic Football Part-1: Sport Description and Game Demands
Sport description and running demands Gaelic football is one of the national sports of Ireland (1, 2). The sport is played both on an intra- and inter-county basis among the counties of Ireland (6, 7, 9). Match-play consists of two teams of 15 players composed of a...
A call for triathlon beta testers (round three)
As many know, we’ve been working hard on a technology that harnesses the principles we profess within HIIT Science. This has proved no easy task. We are grateful for the tireless work ethic from our lead developer, as well as our brilliant back end data scientists...
HIIT Science in Gaelic Football Part-2: HIIT Weapons
Within this blog post we will delve into several key HIIT weapons used by conditioning staff across the Gaelic football season.
Sleep and endurance performance – take it to the bank
Sleep has long been considered a vital recovery behaviour needed for athletic success (1). However, athletes often sleep poorly due to the effects of early morning training
Optimizing time at V̇O2max with HIIT power variation
In Brazil, where I come from, there is an enormous demand for cycling coaching services, but relatively few coaches. This context enabled me to find my niche straight after finishing my degree in sports science. As a mountain biking coach since 2010, I have always been interested in exercise intensity prescription, training optimisation, and the methodological aspects of it.
HIIT Science and Playermaker Form Strategic Partnership
HIIT Science, a company on a mission to improve the effective application of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) in sport, today announced a strategic partnership with Playermaker
An interview with Julien Robineau
We had the chance to catch-up with Julien’s latest, which covered topics as diverse as the unique competition demands of Rugby sevens as well as some insight into how HIIT can be used effectively in the Rugby sevens context.
Pre-season fitness testing in elite soccer: integrating the 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test into the weekly microcycle
Fitness testing is an important part of the pre-season player screening process (1). Depending on cultures and preferences, various submaximal or maximal tests are used in soccer.
Improving speed in Rugby Union: exploring a short to long approach
This article will detail the specific training program we used in our speed group to hit the Type 6 target specifically with the aim of developing a player’s speed.
HIIT and Judo – Interview with Aurélien Broussal Derval
Aurélien Broussal Derval is an S&C coach that specialized in combat sports, working with both the British and Russian Olympic Judo teams. Aurélien has also worked as a coach in other sports, including volleyball and weightlifting. In addition to coaching,...
HIIT for Beach Volleyball
As HIIT Science reminds us – sport context influences HIIT weapon selection and application – any day of the week and twice on Sundays. In this post, I’ll aim to highlight some of the constraints for the sport of beach volleyball and suggest some programming...