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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…
2018 Year in Review
At SimpliFaster, we aim to be both forward-focused and forward-thinking, and we’ve got big things in store in 2019. Before we flip the calendar, however,…
How the Rise of Machine Learning Is Impacting Sport
Historically, getting an edge in sports focused mainly on improving training techniques. More recently, we’ve seen an increased focus on the collection and utilization of…
Why Yoga Is Important For Soccer Players
Yoga offers a host of benefits to soccer players, as well as other athletes. This article looks at six critical…
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…
The Warm-Up Smorgasbord: What and How Much to Choose
Many techniques can activate muscles before training and competition. Whichever activities coaches choose to implement in their warmup, they want…
5 Drills to Improve Vertical Force and Run Really Fast
Whether human or animal, the amount of force applied to the ground determines speed. Four exercises help athletes increase their…