SSISA | Pulse: Sport Science

Beyond the Prescription: The Global Ozempic Dilemma

We first wrote about Ozempic and its use for weight loss in December 2023. When discussing the...

The Hypertrophy Myth: Does Low Reps Really Mean More Muscle?

Hypertrophy Myth 

Exploring popular diets for Weight Loss

Popular diets for weight loss  

Unlock your Running Potential

 Running seminars are often led by experienced coaches, sports...

Supplementation in Running

What is a supplement?

The Pace-Feeling Puzzle: Running's Dynamic Duo

Pace vs. Perception: The Great Debate

Runners, both elite and casual, have been trying to crack...

Plyometrics for Power on the Bike

Although the increase in the addition of cross training to cycling programmes is a positive the...

An informed customer is an empowered customer, especially around their health

The Sports Science Institute of South Africa is bolstered through its academic affiliation and...

The use of GPS wearables in Running – Latest research insights

These metrics are used in running coaching and programming, and the most accurate information is...

Meet the SSISA Group for Research Implementation and Translation (GRIT)

Since 1994, the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) in collaboration with UCT’s Health...