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Do Gluten-Free Diets Increase Athlete Performance?
A gluten-free diet has no impact on performance for athletes who do not have a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease. Unfortunately many athletes and their…
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 components of training, and considers…
Debating Speed: Is Acceleration, Max Velocity, or Speed Endurance Most Important?
A sprinter relies on acceleration, max velocity, and speed endurance to get to the finish line fast. But which of the three is most important?…
The Posterior Chain: A Modern Approach and Perspective
While training trends come and go, it’s important to include the development of the posterior chain as part of any complete strength and conditioning program.…
An Introduction to Strength and Strength Training
We all know that strength alone does not mean that a player is more competent on the field or court or track, or in the…
Building a Team Culture to Prepare Athletes for Sport and Life
The constant mentorship that comes with 3D coaching will overprepare every athlete for the 22 hours spent outside athletic facilities…
How to Program for Multiple Events
There are many options for programming and sequencing event work for track and field athletes who compete in more than…
The Less-Traveled Road: Frans Bosch’s Path to Contextual Strength Training
Coach Ken Jakalski has been using Barry Ross’s strength training protocol for his high school athletes for more than a…
Exercise Selection for High-Intensity Training
As enthusiasts and professionals in the world of sport, we want to develop the high-intensity qualities of strength, power, RFD,…
The Fallacies About the Need to Go ‘Gluten-Free’
Gluten-free dieting has been all the rage in recent years, with an explosion of self-diagnosed gluten sensitivities sparking an interest…
Why Most People Are Wrong About Injuries and Pain
Although we grow up believing that injuries and pain are closely linked, this is not always the case. Various studies…
Building Lateral Strength to Correct Crossover Gait
The mini-hurdle run not only allows coaches to work on perfect timing but also lets us work on lateral strength.…