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The Accurate Identification of Problems
To develop a solution, we obviously first need to identify the problem. But how do we do that accurately? Stu McMillan of ALTIS explores the…
Golf Sport Science – The Evolution of Speed and Power
Chris Finn discusses the shift in golf from “good ol’ boy” science to an acceptance and understanding of the value of both data and performance…
What Strength Coaches Should Know About Physical Education
While interest in physical education is currently high, many people view it in the context of sport performance training instead of as a foundation of…
Building Game-Changing Metabolic Power with Muscle Oximetry
While muscle oximetry devices are most often utilized by endurance athletes to monitor steady state or repeated bouts of exercise, considerable evidence has provided a…
Strength Continuum in Resistance Training: Answering the ‘Why’
The Strength Continuum in resistance training is a common means of categorizing the core subsections of strength—which incorporate power, velocity, and force—during the concentric phase…
Monitoring the Training Process
The monitoring of athlete wellness, load, and performance is a worthwhile addition to the training process, potentially protecting against overtraining…
5 Ways to Elevate Your Agility Training and Boost Athletic Skills
Athletes can elevate their ability to extract and interpret sport-specific information for faster and more accurate motor responses with appropriate…
How to Put Your Performance into Full Nitro
In recent years, nitrates have come to prominence in the sports nutrition world because of their popularity with elite endurance…
Boosting the Athletic Brain – From Nerve Cells to the Grey Matter
Sports nutrition has a clear problem—we need to do more than just ensure athletes get calories. We’re missing out on…
Moving the Needle: Keys to Personal and Professional Growth in Strength and Conditioning
Ensuring the longevity of the strength and conditioning field, and its evolution into an industry that is better for future…
Off-Season Power Development Using Heavy Split Squats
The hand supported rear foot elevated split squat has become a staple for us. It has exceeded all expectations and…
‘Science’ and the Barbell Hip Thrust
As evidenced in the recent debate over the efficacy of the barbell hip thrust, science depends on people and their…