Informed Practitioner in Sport

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Sian began her professional career in physiology, working with British Swimming, before obtaining her PhD in statistical modelling of sport performance with Swimming New Zealand, leading to a strategic role as Performance Intelligence Manager with Paralympics New Zealand.

Strength 83

Strength Biomechanics Conditioning Physiology 83

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Thus we can assess our ability to perform repetitions of bodyweight movements to track our relative strength overtime, before ever think about a barbell or heavy weights. Specifically, with the push up and pull up tests, we are assessing the muscular strength and endurance of the upper body.

Physical Fitness 103

Physical Fitness Fitness Fitness Body Composition 103

Informed Practitioner in Sport

OCTOBER 3, 2021

This is evident in a number of specialised anatomical features and is also reflected in our physiology ( Bramble and Lieberman 2004 ). On the contrary it has been pointed out that humans evolved to run, driven by survival pressures that specifically selected for the ability to sustain bipedal running locomotion over long distances.

Biomechanics 52

Biomechanics Recreation Sports Sports 52