Acceleration and maximum speed are terms used in speed development programs, and when developing a program, it is vital to differentiate between the two. This allows coaches to target their training to the capacity most important in their own sport.
CoachesExercise Sciencekinetic selectAccelerationspeedstrength and conditioningsport performance
This article briefly describes how individuals can have the same training program, but have large fluctuations in the adaptation responses due to genetic and life style factors.
Personal trainersExercise ScienceAdaptationsGeneticsPersonal TrainerBiological Factors
This article summarizes the relevant literature regarding post-workout nutrient timing and its importance to training adaptations, specifically increasing skeletal muscle hypertrophy and replenishing skeletal muscle glycogen stores.
Personal trainersNutritionhow many calories should I eat a daywhat to eat after a workoutfitness nutritionpost-workout nutritionPost workout meal
This article discusses the variability in physical testing outcomes for law enforcement recruits based on the ambient temperatures and relative humidity present on test day.
TSAC FacilitatorsTesting and EvaluationLaw EnforcementFitness TestingRecruitsTemperatureRelative Humidity
This article provides an overview of how information collected through a performance-monitoring program can be used to assist in the development of a sliding sport talent identification program.
CoachesExercise TechniqueProgram designperiodizationsliding sport trainingBobsled training