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Static Stretching and Performance
September 24, 2018
Some research has found that static stretching can have detrimental effects on subsequent performance. This is not to say that static stretching should be eliminated from an athlete’s program, but it should be sensibly incorporated into the daily training regimen since chronic stretching can enhance the range of motion around a joint and potentially improve strength and power performance.
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CSCS® Exam Description
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exam Description. The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) exam is comprised of two sections that test the candidate's knowledge in the Scientific Foundations and Practical/Applied areas.
Tactical Fitness Research Presented in 2015
October 1, 2015
This article summarizes several sessions at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 62nd Annual Meeting, held in San Diego, CA, May 27–30, 2015 that examined various aspects of tactical performance.
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Effective Deceleration Technique for Court and Field Sports
May 1, 2017
Deceleration in court and field sports, such as football and soccer, is an important component of speed and agility. This book excerpt looks at how to train for effective deceleration.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Deceleration technique speed training speed training drills football speed training soccer speed training
Determinants of Running Speed
May 1, 2017
Two factors that determine running speed are stride cadence and stride length. Because athletes propel themselves forward only when their foot is in contact with the ground, the stance phase of the running stride should be the focus of speed enhancement programs.
Coaches Exercise Science Mechanics of running how to run faster speed training running mechanics
Strength and Conditioning Considerations for Triathletes
November 12, 2018
Triathlons are unique compared to other sports as athletes are required to master three distinct disciplines: swimming, cycling, and running. This article lays out a training program that focuses on a balance between strength training and sport training to avoid overtraining and overuse injuries and to maximize performance in a multi-sport athlete.
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Twelve-Station Agility Circuit
April 23, 2021
This excerpt from Developing Agility and Quickness explains a twelve-station agility circuit for basketball athletes.
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Anaerobic Training and Electromyography Studies
November 26, 2018
This Kinetic Select excerpt from the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition describes the results from electromyography (EMG) studies on the neural adaptations to anaerobic training.
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Case Study: 3 Smart Questions Every Concerned Parent of a Teen Athlete Should Ask
The proper age-specific program may improve your teenager’s sports performance and reduce their risk of injuries.
Betaine as an Ergogenic Aid
July 1, 2013
This article addresses emerging research that both supports and refutes betaine’s capacity to promote muscular adaptations.
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