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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...
Optimizing your HIIT – go short to get more bang for buck!
Introduction When fitness levels increase in athletes, the importance of maintaining a certain quality of training within the program increases. However, the means by which to further enhance performance once one reaches the well-trained or elite level becomes more...
Supplements and Nutritional Interventions to Support HIIT Adaptation
We all know the amazing benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), such as improved cardiovascular system function, muscle metabolism, systemic health and of course exercise performance. But one aspect that has received relatively less discussion is: What...
Using the concept of ‘priming’ to enhance athlete readiness to perform
Peter Harrison is a PhD Candidate at The University of Queensland and QAS SPIKE | ASCA Level 2 S&C Coach What is priming? You’ve probably heard of priming before. The term ‘priming’ means “preparation for action” and can be used in numerous contexts....
The perfect storm – Is excess fat a hidden risk factor for COVID-19?
We are living in extraordinary times, with a novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak that has become a public health emergency of international concern. This affects us all. The Olympic Games have been postponed, as have all other sporting events. Unemployment,...
The Greatest Show on Earth*
It’s been a year since I first wrote on the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning methods and their application to our field of sports science. But a year feels like a century in the field of data science today. Just consider the pace at which new...
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