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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 cell mass, improved TCA cycles,…
Profiling and Training the Vertical Jump to Improve Multidirectional Speed
Plenty of research shows that profiling and training the vertical jump can improve multidirectional speed, which is critical to performance in many sports. Tommy Munday…
How to Get a Higher Vertical with the Skyhook Contact Mat
Jumping higher is an important factor in many sports, and the Skyhook Contact Mat is an excellent tool for improving your vertical jump. It provides…
The Life and Legacy of Dr. Guy Voyer: A Tribute to a Sports Medicine Pioneer
Not many people deserve to be called pioneers, even though internet influencers throw the term around a lot. Dr. Guy Voyer stands out as a…
Five Considerations for Implementing Load Monitoring Systems
The technology needed for effective load monitoring systems can put a lot of pressure on strength and conditioning coaches. Everything from choosing devices to deciding…
How Perspective Creates Success
Success in track and field depends on relationships and our ability to see things from the vantage point of others.…
Strength and Conditioning Coaches: Are We Our Own Worst Enemies?
Strength and conditioning coaches often take more aggressive training positions that worry coaches, trainers, and physical therapists. What can we…
The Philosophy, Art, and Science of Return to Play for S&C
The human performance industry has expanded rapidly, and this growth has precipitated an evolving versatility for S&C coaches and practitioners.…
A Simple Guide to Microdosing Speed Work In-Season
During the off-season, coaches can use training programs to push athletes. During the season, though, the focus often shifts away…
Power and Its Elusive Identity
How can performance professionals apply academic research into power in training their athletes? First, coaches, trainers, and others in the…
Getting Young Athletes to Prioritize Sleep for Better Performance
Coaches and trainers face a lot of challenges while working with student athletes. Convincing them to get enough sleep (8-10…
The Art of “Plan B” Training
Plan B training helps coaches adapt to unexpected events like thunderstorms and athlete injuries. In this article, Coach Jon Hughes…