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Basics of Carbohydrates

19 May 2022Daniel Morgan
When we eat carbohydrates, our body stores this as glycogen and glucose in our liver and our muscles. However, just like a car or any mode of transport, it is important that we refuel each day because our livers can…
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How to Run the 200m

18 May 2022Shyvonne Roxborough
Putting your best 200m race together requires technique, speed, endurance, and power. Often times we see 100m runners or shorts sprinters use their speed and power to gain victory. On the other hand, the middle distance 400m runner uses endurance…
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Event TechnicalBeginner

The Chest Pass Drill

17 May 2022Holly Mills
There are two variations of this beginner’s level shot-put drill. The chest pass and the chest pass with a foot switch, which is a progression of the former. This drill is performed using a medicine ball. It is recommended that…
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Event TechnicalIntermediate

Building Tension in Your Lower Body

16 May 2022Emma Ljungberg
What do you think about the entry in a discus throw? I like to think about it as one of the most important parts of the throw. How well you do the entry will often determine how your throw will…
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Event TechnicalAdvanced

Talking About the Flex of the Javelins

15 May 2022Jami Kinnunen
Everyone has their favourite. Usually, in a competition you choose that particular javelin, no matter what the situation is, you end up choosing that particular one. There are usually a lot of different javelins to choose from in competitions. If…
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Event TechnicalBeginner

Progressing your Run-Up

14 May 2022Lewis McGuire
As discussed in the video, the importance of developing a good run-up is essential for high jump. When we look at any elite jumper it is apparent that they carry a significant physicality throughout their approach. Despite this looking easy,…
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Why S&C & Introduction to the Gym

13 May 2022Josh Putt
This piece is an introduction to why you should be considering doing S&C and a few ideas as to how you could structure and layout your sessions. I would break the key reasons down into two main points as to…
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Event TechnicalIntermediate

General Javelin Throw Training

12 May 2022Phil-Mar Rensburg
General throwing exercises offer a lot of benefits for the Javelin thrower. We are well aware of the fact that genetic potential ultimately determines throwing distance but these examples are aimed to enhance explosive-reactive power capabilities. The usage of weighted…
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Long Jump in Air Techniques & Mechanics

11 May 2022Sam Khogali
The optimum in air flight mechanics for a long jump has been debated since the sport began. For an event that has been around for so long and analyzed to the finest data point, you would believe that a perfect…
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Event TechnicalIntermediate

How to Run & Carry the Pole

10 May 2022Rubem Miranda
Why relaxed Grip or carrying the pole is so important, especially at an intermediate level? The correct pole carry is crucial to the pole movement to Take-Off. It builds a good relationship between athlete and pole, significant weight balance distribution…
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Trail Leg Skips

09 May 2022Holly Mills
The aim of this drill is to work on the athlete's trail leg. It is important to note that although the primary focus is on the trail leg, the lead leg must continue to be active throughout the drill. Firstly,…
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