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Sleep disturbance after squash?

Psychology

While sleep disturbance is not an issue that affects everyone there are certainly enough anecdotal reports to suggest that post-game disturbed sleep can be a real problem for some players.

‘Choking’ – How to squeeze your way out of it

Psychology

Choking – that sudden catastrophic drop in performance when placed in a pressurised situation, either from before the game/event actually starting, or kicking in during the event game/event itself.

Does jogging have any benefits for squash players?

Fitness

Many athletes aim to improve their fitness levels by taking up ‘jogging’. But does this kind of running really have any benefits for a squash player?

Lock away negative thoughts before you hit the court!

Psychology

Stressful circumstances affect us all – from work difficulties, family issues, financial problems, or even just bouts of frustration with your game when you feel you’re playing badly – and everyone is subject to negative thoughts and mindsets at times.

Healthy nutrition for the squash player – Eat a rainbow!

Nutrition

Eat a rainbow – Healthy nutrition is vital for supporting the body’s physiological processes and helping to repair the joints and muscles!

What bike? Wattbike!

Fitness

We’ve had a few questions recently about the ‘Wattbike’, and whether it is of any additional benefit for the squash player.

When training hots up: Squash performance in the heat

Performance

With Summer in full swing and temperatures rising in many parts of the world, the issue of how to successfully play and train in the heat without fatigue compromising health and performance becomes an important one.

Understanding ACL Injuries

Injuries & rehab

ACL injuries – The actual injuring movement can often be quite innocuous, such as a slightly mistimed landing. So how can one mistimed movement cause so much ligament damage?

5 reasons you should warm up before you play squash

Performance

Anybody who takes part in regular exercise or who participates in a physically demanding sport such as squash, will have doubtless heard countless times that they should warm up before they train or play. But why?

Utilising shot & ghost drills for squash-specific conditioning

Performance

Trying to simulate the demands of a tough rally and replicate overall the unique energy requirements of the game in your conditioning sessions, should be one of your key focuses.

Nutrition & Supplementation For The Squash Player

Nutrition

Specifics of nutrition and what exactly we should eat, and when we should eat it are very relevant questions for such a physically demanding sport as squash

Keeping squash-fit on vacation – pt.1

Fitness

For the dedicated squash player, the immediate concern naturally becomes: “How will I keep up my training during my vacation?”. The good news is, SquashSkills is here to help!

Keeping squash-fit on vacation – pt.2

Fitness

Our ‘Keeping Squash-Fit On Vacation’ workout pt.2 has the addition of the skipping and a few modifications to be made for lack of space and equipment.

Issues With The ‘Smith Machine’ For Squash Players

Fitness

Most commercial gyms these days will contain a Smith Machine or two. Despite being so prevalent in so many gyms for so many years, there are a number of serious flaws in both their form and function.

How does alcohol affect squash performance?

A drink in the bar of a local squash club is an integral part of the post-match experience for many amateurs, but what are the effects of alcohol on your performance?

Being mentally tough for squash

Psychology

While the need to be physically tough to succeed is clearly apparent to anyone, the equally important need for mental toughness is often overlooked.

Yoga for Squash: How To Gain The Competitive Edge

Fitness

Yoga for squash – If you haven’t yet tried Yoga or haven’t yet found the right class, I can confidently say that you are putting yourself at a disadvantage.

Playing like you practice

Playing like you practice – Check out the blog for some tips to help overcome the frustrating mental block to perform smoothly and confidently.

Winning ugly

Psychology

I would recommend to pick up ‘Winning Ugly’ – one of the best books out there on implementing simple, effective mental strategies into your game.

Spinning for Squash

Fitness

Few exercise classes offer any real specificity for the squash player but one class that does potentially hold value for the squash player is Spinning.

At Last…Squash Is Officially An Olympic Sport!