There has been a debate for some time on the “best” way to train acceleration. Some authors argue for specificity (i.e. short sprints), some argue for resisted sprinting (i.e. make the short...
When we are looking at speed training, a track and field coach would break it down into training for acceleration (i.e. the process of increasing one’s speed), training for maximum velocity (i.e....
This will the first in a fun series of posts looking at the old school approach to training Olympic lifters. Between Cross Fit, using the Olympic lifts for athletics, and Bulgarian/Chinese/Flavor of...
The kettlebell is often promoted as an exercise that can be used in metabolic conditioning. In a sense this refers to the benefits of doing cardiovascular exercise without having to do cardio. ...
The Olympic lifts and their variations are used extensively in the strength and conditioning of athletes. They are performed quickly (barbell velocity of 2-4 meters per second) and generate great power (depending...