Editor Prof Andy Lane provides a foreword…

The summer months for BASES members can be a mixed affair. Balancing holidays with preparation for the BASES Annual Conference can go hand in hand. The Conference, organised by Dr Keith Stokes's team at the University of Bath, is the culmination of nearly two year's planning. On the theme of preparation, please get the student and annual conferences in your plans for next year. In this issue, we feature some of the applied papers from the Conference. Our feature presents an article by Dr Joanna Scurr, a winner of a BASES Interantional Travel Grant Award, funding made available from the success of previous Annual Conferences. Her research on the effects of exercise on the breasts addresses a relevant issue and is receiving considerable publicity.

Chris Wagg presents an information article on learning style and invites students to assess their learning style through an on-line weblink. Dr Paul Smith offers insights into handcycling, indicating opportunities for BASES members for involvement. Dr Lee Ingle explains the importance of exercise testing in patients with chronic heart failure. Prof Greg Atkinson and Drs Alan Batterham and Barry Drust provide their thoughts on the guidelines for implementing and reporting randomised controlled trials have been laid down in the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement.

Promoting the good work of BASES is important. With this in mind, please can I remind members that The Sport and Exercise Scientist is freely available online via the BASES website and to forward this link to relevant parties. I hope you enjoy this issue.