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Paul Hough
Aug 6, 20242 min read
Can you increase strength and muscle size by training 20 minutes per week?
A recent study reviewed the resistance training (RT) literature to discover the minimum amount of RT that can improve muscle strength,...
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Paul Hough
Jul 15, 20242 min read
How long does it take to recover from a football match?
During congested periods in professional football, coaches and pundits often discuss the importance of players having enough recovery...
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Paul Hough
Jul 15, 20242 min read
Are professional athletes getting older?
In recent times, it appears that athletes competing at the highest level are getting older. For example, at age 41, Portugal defender...
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Paul Hough
Nov 25, 20224 min read
Does kick-off time affect performance in football?
As well as being the first ever winter World Cup, the format of fixtures in Qatar is also different to previous tournaments. There are...
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Paul Hough
Sep 16, 20223 min read
Why is queuing more tiring than it looks?
There’s been a lot of media coverage of the queue to see the Queen lying in state at Westminster Hall. Most coverage has focussed on the...
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Paul Hough
Aug 25, 20221 min read
What is bulking and cutting?
The terms bulking and cutting are commonly used in the bodybuilding community. This blog explains what bulking and cutting mean.
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Paul Hough
Aug 22, 20222 min read
Is a low carbohydrate diet a good idea for cyclists?
Low carbohydrate cycling study
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Paul Hough
Aug 17, 20222 min read
Why is there so much conflicting health and fitness information?
A vast quantity of health and fitness information available on websites and social media is inaccurate because it has not been written or...
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Paul Hough
Aug 4, 20222 min read
Why was Jack Grealish wearing a mask during pre-season training?
Jack Grealish recently posted photos of his pre-season training sessions in Greece. In one photo, he is wearing a face mask known as an...
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Paul Hough
Jul 21, 20226 min read
Can athletes cut out carbs?
Exercise scientists and sports nutritionists have historically recommended for athletes involved in endurance and team sports to base...
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Paul Hough
Jul 10, 20221 min read
Why are do some people function better in the morning than others?
Circadian rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow approximately a 24-hour cycle. Chronotype is the natural...
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