Calculating your Body Mass Index (BMI) is an alternative way of gauging your weight. To determine your BMI divide your weight in kilograms by your height in metres squared. BMI = Weight in Kg ÷ Height ...

Relating to the review last month on injury prevention but very much relevant to conditioning a study [5] has highlighted that ankle sprains can still show signs of weakness two years after the injury ...

Tayyab explains how athletes can reduce muscle soreness. Becoming an athlete is impossible without a rigorous workout routine. Extensive weight training, muscle-building workouts, circuits, and other ...

Lance Smith provides not a history of running but a brief overview of some of the crucial developments that lead to changes in training methods. A man probably started running out of necessity, either ...

These two terms refer to a foot's natural rolling movement while walking or running. This motion is sometimes called the running gait and is described on the New Balance website as: "A unique set of ...

Dick Travisano Ph.D. explains how to avoid lower leg injuries. All impact sports play havoc with the shins, calves, and ankles. For instance, over 40% of all running injuries occur there, and the list ...

After the bicycle frame and components, purchasing a wetsuit is the largest expense in a triathlon. During the 1980s, triathlon events began to permit the use of wetsuits in competition. Benefits ...

For years this has been the training layout in the typical boxing gym. Usually, 3 to 4 rounds of each exercise will be performed with bodyweight circuit training at the end of the night. A typical ...

Athletics Weekly is the world's only devoted weekly track and field magazine designed to keep you informed about all the best news, reports and results from Britain and worldwide. The magazine, ...

Helen Wilson explains how to motivate children to engage in sports activities. Pleasant memories associated with sports, whether it be new acquaintances or positive energy received on the court, ...

Steve Johnson explains six stamina and skill-based rugby training activities. Stamina work is something that most players love to hate and finding an effective way to develop stamina, one that the ...