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Velocity-Based Training: From Theory to Application
Moving velocity-based training from theory to application can be confusing with its many training strategies and the amount of data it offers. That said, it’s…
Beyond Power Training Technology Review
The VOLTRA from Beyond Power could redefine expectations in and outside of the gym. LA-based health and performance coach Matt Cooper added one to his…
High Performance Library: “Second Set of Eyes”
Coaches, especially head coaches, are experts in helping athletes meet high performance goals. Too often, this means coaches neglect critical aspects of their own lives,…
Why Did the NBA Combine Switch Vertical Jump Measuring Equipment?
The NBA Combine and CFL Combine recently switched from the Vertec to The Top Hopper Vertical Jump System. For years, the Vertec was the go-to…
A Question of Balance: What Elite Throwers Know About Developing Rotational Power
Kim Goss’s role as a weightlifting coach has brought him into contact with several elite throwers. In this article, he shares some insights into what…
Building Better-Conditioned Athletes Through a Physiological Profile
Performance coach Sean Seale explains in detail how he uses a physiological profile test to individualize, optimize, and orient the…
Popular Articles
From the NBA to Power 5 College Basketball: Insights from a Strength and Conditioning Professional
When Cliff Spiller transitioned from the NBA to Power 5 college basketball, he encountered several challenges and opportunities. Importantly, student-athletes…
Technology Roundtable: Introducing the OHM Run
Mark Hoover, Mike Wright, and Vien Vu discuss their experiences using the OHM Run to train student-athletes. They find that…
Playing With Pace and Precision Using Lazser Down
Measuring down and distance often interrupts football games, interfering with coaches trying to make informed decisions and degrading the experience…
Competitive Speed Training With Your Video Board
Social acknowledgment can push student-athletes to perform at peak levels during every training session. Cody Myers finds that displaying each…
Velocity-Based Training Chart & Zones
A velocity-based training (VBT) chart categorizes training zones based on movement speed, allowing for accurate exercise intensity adjustments. Each zone…
The Impact of Altitude Training on Glycolytic Enzyme Activity
High altitudes force athletes to perform in low-oxygen environments that create several changes in their bodies, including increased red blood…