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Making the Most of Your Stint at Altitude
Living and training at altitude has many beneficial effects for endurance athletes. This article looks at the physiological adaptations to altitude that make it valuable…
The Stress Scale for Athletes: A New Method to Monitor Athlete Performance
With the Stress Scale for Athletes, I can apply the appropriate training load for an athlete’s session based on their readiness on any given day…
An Objective Biomechanics Model for Better Program Design
Dr. Pat Davidson believes that the only way to put together a comprehensible and comprehensive training program is to design it around biomechanics, not physiological…
How to Build Speed Hurdles for the Wicket Drill
Building your own wickets is quick and inexpensive. For less than $2.00 apiece, you can make as many as you need. Vary the heights to…
The ALTIS Kinogram Method
ALTIS believe it is important for coaches to develop a “real-time” eye. To help with this, they created a method of analysis called the ALTIS…
Detraining: The Loss of Training-Induced Adaptations in the Short Term
Athletes will face interruptions in their training at some point or another. In some cases, injuries occur. Some are very…
How EMS Is Used Effectively for Rehabilitation and Training
Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) has been around for some time now, but is still underutilized. Yet, EMS is an incredibly…
Lactate and Brain Metabolism
Under oxygen-deprived conditions, lactate is a fuel source for many cells, including neurons in the brain. Lactate also may play…
Dan Baker Responds to Velocity Based Training Round Table
Determining optimal power points for both strength-oriented and power-oriented exercises is a key metric. Measuring velocity is a vital part…
Mike Tuchscherer Responds to Velocity Based Training Round Table
Devices such as GymAware are best utilized in powerlifting for managing loads in pulls. Jump training and similar activities are…
Bryan Mann Responds to Velocity Based Training Round Table
Velocity based training (VBT) provides coaches with a method of more accurately calibrating workouts for their athletes. It is especially…
Caffeine: Effects on Athletic Performance and Metabolism
Given inconclusive evidence surrounding the use of caffeine as a performance-enhancing supplement and the significant metabolic consequences on glucose disposal…