I’m still asked about whether I miss playing professionally and most people who ask, have a preconceived idea that I do. To their disappointment, I usually explain how happy I am and how fortunate I’ve been to play the sport I love but am also completely content never to play competitively again
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Are you a squash player experiencing pain in your shin? The physical nature of such a dynamic sport as squash, means lower body injuries are commonplace.
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What made David Palmer the player he was? An inside look at his training with Shaun Moxham: attention to detail, killer sessions and near-perfect physical form.
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Getting stronger – If you’re a squash player seriously looking to improve your game then one area you’re going to need to address is your basic strength
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Before any kind of strenuous physical activity, it’s important to ensure that the body is properly warmed-up.
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The rear foot elevated split squat, or Bulgarian split squat, covers strength, endurance and mobility in one simple exercise. Gary Nisbet explains why.
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What the researchers found however, was that there was a small but statistically significant increased tip toward the success of the competitors in red.
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What should you do after a squash match or training session to recover well? Gary Nisbet’s 3 R’s: refresh, replenish and reflect.
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In gym you’re more or less guaranteed to see a number of various inflatable balls, wobble boards and other ‘unstable surface’ items of training equipment.
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The knock-up can be an excellent way to groove in your shots, scope out your opponent, and to properly prepare yourself for the forthcoming match.
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Hazel Gale talks us through some impressive statistics to support the “fake it ’till you make it” concept of physiology in this fantastic guest blog
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While some players reduce their squash playing schedule to pursue other sports over the summer months, for many others it’s seen as the perfect opportunity to get in a good block of structured training to really focus on getting into peak condition
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Perfectionism – The quest for perfection can help you push to the highest levels. However, in squash, perfection is virtually impossible to achieve.
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Utilising appropriate nutritional strategies after a tough match or training session is crucial for your body’s recovery and subsequent performance.
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Creatine: what exactly is it, how does it work, how much should you take, and is it of any benefit to squash players? Gary Nisbet explains.
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What are the most important areas of squash-specific conditioning training to prioritise? Check out our SquashSkills 3 top tips for squash fitness training.
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You can improve your defensive options in the front corner by developing the ability off your right leg.
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Being able to accept criticism is important for any player looking to improve their squash. Admitting failure is needed to achieve success.
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The idea that there might be some ‘extra edge’ available is a pervasive one and there are a wide variety of tools and supplements used by players
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Getting into the best possible physical condition for your squash can go a long way to ensuring you are able to play at your peak capabilities.
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