Drills To Increase Top Speed
Being able to increase speed is important to just about every athlete and coach. Speed helps to determine success in almost every sport and position, is evaluated to determine if you make...
Classic Article: Elastic Energy, Opposing View
In a previous post I covered an article that dealt with elastic energy. Not all sport scientists accepted the concept of elastic energy. One of the leading opponents to this concept was...
Classic Article: Elastic Energy
The concept of elastic energy is something that is a foundation behind athletic performance. It is important for throwing, kicking, jumping, running, etc. The idea behind elastic energy hinges on the fact...
Hamstring Strain Injuries: Dispelling Myths and Food for Thought
The journal Sports Medicine has a review in the March issue on hamstring strain injuries (HSI’s). Beginning with the premise that despite our knowledge of injuries and strength/conditioning, HSI’s are not declining. ...
Exercise Order Impacts Performance
Over the years I have found the journal Sports Medicine to be a good source of information. This journal publishes reviews on significant topics. The current issue has a review on exercise...