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The Future of Fast Is Light: Wearable Resistance Load and Placement
While the concept of wearable resistance isn’t new, some WR tools are, such as the Exogen suit with fusiform weights. This article presents light variable…
3 Sports Science Tests Any Coach Can Use (and Stay on Budget)
Coach Carmen Pata presents three sports science tests that all coaches, no matter how extensive their toolkit or their budget, can have their athletes perform.
How Flywheel Training Can Help Vertical Jump Performance
Coach Sean Smith recommends using a flywheel system for anyone who desires jump improvements or who could use some quality strength gains. Since that includes…
ThermoHuman – Applied Science for Sports Medicine and Performance
Thermography has been viewed as a promising technique, but not a best practice, and Javier Arnaiz Lastras of ThermoHuman aims to change that. Here, he…
10 Tips to Guide Young Strength Coaches Through the Interview Process
The strength and conditioning field is more competitive than ever, with more and more professionals competing for the same jobs around the country. Don’t let…
The 110 High Hurdles: Four Crucial Drills
The 110 high hurdles is unlike any other sprint in track and field. While running full speed, you must clear…
7 Philosophies on Increasing Vertical Jump Skill and Power
The goal of this article is to provide some philosophies and guidelines for those who are interested in the long-term…
What Are the Real Elements of “High Performance?”
“High-performance” is more than just a name, tons of exotic gizmos, and reams of collected data. Its three defining elements…
Moving Your Center of Mass Faster: The Importance of the 0 Step
The 0 step refers to the acceleration from the block to the first step. The issue is not about being…
What We Know About Training Athletes with Kettlebells
Are kettlebells magic orbs that improve all aspects of physical performance? While their movements demand muscular coordination and kinesthetic awareness…
What Every Athlete Should Know About Protein
The recommended daily allowance for protein is insufficient for athletes in all sports. Endurance athletes, as well as strength and…
CoachMePlus: Athlete Management System for Decision Making
Sport teams are measured with a growing number of technologies including motions sensors, force plates, GPS, HRV, blood and sleep…