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Asking ‘Should I Lift?’ vs. ‘Do I Feel Like Lifting?’
You’ve likely had days when you didn’t want to work out, for one reason or another. But did you know that the question you ask…
Intermittent Fasting for Athletes: What Does the Research Say?
Despite the increased popularity of intermittent fasting, there’s little research about its effectiveness with elite athletes. This article explores the research and applies the findings…
Why Coaches Recruit Speed (But Still Neglect It)
Although speed is a top priority in football and many other field and court sports, many coaches still treat game-changing speed as a genetic trait…
Why You Should Add Dashr to Your Speed Development Program
Electronic timing is a reliable way to see how fast an athlete can run from point A to point B, providing an exact measure for…
Critical Indicators for Pole Vault III: 85% Drill Proficiency
Drills are necessary and beneficial tools for long-term improvement in any sport, as they help correct possible skill deficiencies. With the premise that 85% drill…
In Defense of Strength Training for Speed: Lifting Heavy Doesn’t Have to Make You Slower
Does lifting heavy weights make athletes slower on the track and on the field? Coach Mat Clark examines four misconceptions…
Rethinking Body Composition in Sport: Moving Beyond Totals
We need to consider ideal body composition in the context of the demands of the athlete’s sport, their playing position,…
The Neuroscience of Skill Acquisition
An amazing concept in neuroscience that’s not fully understood is the brain activation that results from visually imagining a particular…
Revisiting the Question: ‘Should Athletes Take Antioxidant Supplements?’
In order to test his biases, Coach Craig Pickering revisits the topic of antioxidant supplements for athletes. He approaches the…
Accommodated Resistance: Power, Sprint, and Swim Training
Accommodated resistance is growing in popularity with both individual and team-based sports. In the weight room, it helps develop power.…
A ‘First Principles’ Perspective of the Structure of a Track & Field Sprinter: Part 1 – Dynamics and Physiology
A “first principles” approach to problem-solving is a foundational proposition that cannot be deduced from any other. This approach to…
Can Citrulline Really Enhance Athletic Performance?
Sports nutritionist Katie Mark explores the research and science on citrulline’s effects on exercise and athletic performance. This includes looking…