Short-term impact of interval training
Interval training is widely used in the training of endurance athletes. However, it is also frequently used in fitness settings. Programs like Cross Fit, P90X, Insanity, etc. all use variations of interval...
Research
Summaries of the latest strength and conditioning research
Plyometrics, muscle activation, and ACL injuries
Female athletes are more at risk of ACL injuries than male athletes. Some of that is thought to be a combination of factors; weak hamstrings, poor movement techniques, and bad landing mechanics. ...
Are Pitch Counts Important For Injury Prevention?
Pitch counts are a measure used in baseball, at all levels, to help gauge when a pitcher has done too much work and is at risk for an injury. The thought is...
Does Strength Predict Hamstring Injuries?
Hamstring injuries are common in athletes who run sprints. Because of this, a lot of research has been done to attempt to establish why this is. Theories abound including flexibility, running technique,...
Strength Training and the Brain
Strength training is thought to train the nervous system. This makes sense as the ability to recruit muscle fibers, the ability to better coordinate between agonist and antagonist muscles, speed, power, and...