Flexibility Training: It’s Not What You Think
Blazevich et al in the most recent issue of the Journal of Applied Physiology have an article that examines what happens on several levels as a result of three weeks of flexibility...
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Elastic Energy: Is It The Tendon?
The authors had subjects perform an interesting variation of a one-legged seated knee extension. After determining their 1-RM using their dominant leg, subjects performed testing at 20%, 60%, and 90% of 1-RM....
Elastic Energy, Tendons, and Turkeys
When there is a rapid stretch followed by a rapid contraction, muscles are able to exert more force than if this were not the case. This is thought to be due...
Classic Article: Elastic Energy, Opposing View
In a previous post (http://wp.me/p1XfMm-3S), 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...
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...