Feature Article - What supplements are safe?

One of the most popular questions asked of our sport science team is "what dietary supplements can I take" to supplement my training or enhance my race performance?

 

The USSA Sport Science Department has recently posted an excellent supplement category system that groups supplements according to their safety and effectiveness.

 

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Sports Physiology


Click Here for information on physiology, strength and conditioning and preparing for elite ski and snowboard competition. 

Learn about competitive core training, how to train specific muscle groups for alpine skiing, how to warm up prior to a race and popular dry land training programs currently being done by USSA athletes!


Sports Psychology

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Learn about essential sport psychology skills training methods and the specific skills needed to get to the top!

Biomechanics


Click Here to view some of the latest literature on sports biomechanics for skiing and snowboarding. 

Biomechanics or technique analysis is an important component preparing an athlete for Olympic Competition. 

Sports Dietetics


Click Here to read more on sports dietetics in skiing and snowboarding. 

Fuelling the athlete correctly prior to training and competition is just as important as the actual training programs we deliver.  At USSA Sport Science we aim to use the latest in science in technology to ensure that atheltes are healthy and optimally fuelled and hydrated prior to races. 

Sports Technology


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Fitness Assessment

Click Here to learn more about how USSA goes about assessing and monitoring its athletes for Olympic and World Cup competition.