Jumping Rope: Baseline
The jump rope is a simple yet important strength and conditioning tool. For a few dollars the jump rope helps to develop coordination, conditioning, foot/ankle/shin strength, foot speed, and even athleticism. This...
Speed
Landing Safely
There’s been a lot in the strength and conditioning literature over the last ten years about non-contact ACL injuries, especially with female athletes. One of the concerns here is with how athletes...
Plyometrics are an Important Tool for Power Training
Power Training: Don’t Overlook Plyometrics Plyometrics are about jumping. In the original texts they were also about throwing. This is a type of exercise that has been around for a long time,...
Horizontal Application of Force and Sports
In recent years the concept of the horizontal application of force has become important in the strength and conditioning world. I actually devoted a significant part of my last book to it. ...
Controversial Thoughts on Acceleration
In a sprinting event, the part of the race where the athlete is changing his or her velocity is called acceleration. For a track and field athlete, acceleration is an emphasis in...