Category Archives: Complete Guides

Discover our #greatreads in the New Bloomsbury Sports catalogue

Posted on October 13, 2014 by

Our new 2014-2015 Sports Books Catalogue is now available. Browse the catalogue and discover the many different sports books that we publish here at Bloomsbury, from our exceptional training guides to our award winning great reads.  

Posted in Basketball, Books, Boxing, Coaching, Complete Guides, Cricket, Cycling, Fitness, Football, Health, Know the Game, Netball, Nutrition, Rouleur, Rowing, Rugby, Running, Sports Science, Swimming, Team Sport, Triathlon, Wisden, Yoga

Sports Nutrition Advice from Bestselling Author Anita Bean

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

Guest Post by Anita Bean, Author of The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition. Recovery Nutrition Proper nutritional recovery is vital to performance. Failure to replenish fluids and fuel after training can quickly result in sore muscles, fatigue and under-performance at … Continue reading →

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Runner’s Knee, Tennis Elbow, Skier’s Thumb?

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

When it comes to sport and exercise, “No pain, no gain” may be a catchy phrase, but pain can often be the first warning sign of an injury so it’s important to listen to your body.   To be on … Continue reading →

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Pumping Iron

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

It might look like a cannonball with a handle or a ridiculously heavy metal handbag, but, for those in the know, the kettlebell is an essential piece of fitness equipment. Originating from Russia, kettlebell training is now a global phenomenon … Continue reading →

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