Comparison of sRPE reported by Coaches and Players
The topic of monitoring training load has been discussed several times on this blog. Though…
In-Season Injury Prevention Training
There are two primary objectives of strength and conditioning programs for team sports. Improve performance…
Aerobic Fitness in Intermittent Sports
Generally speaking, conditioning for sports performance should be specific to the demands of the sport…
Physical Tests to Predict Rugby Performance
When testing the physical qualities of athletes to determine on-field playing potential, it’s important (and…
Hamstrings Activation During Different Exercises
The hamstrings play an integral role in sporting movements such as sprinting and jumping. The…
Quantifying Sporting Actions from Competition to Monitor Fatigue
For a sport like soccer, the physical stress from competition constantly varies based on opponent,…
Getting the Most out of Dynamic Stretching
Pre-training and competition warm-up modalities play an important role in subsequent physical performance. A considerable…
Effectiveness of Concurrent Training in Youth Athletes
Training team sport athletes can be a challenging task. The physical demands of these types…
Importance of Keeping Warm in the Cold
November is upon us and the weather is starting to change. Colder temperatures, heavy winds,…
Competition Schedule Impact on Long-Term Performance
As fatigue accumulates in an athlete, fitness qualities become masked and full potential is not…
Training Vertical and Horizontal Force Production
Many traditional lower body strength exercises prescribed by coaches primarily train vertical force production. Olympic…
Hamstring Strength and Landing Mechanics in Female Athletes
The incorporation of resistance training with young athletes remains controversial among individuals who are not…
Effect of Post-Match Alcohol Consumption on Recovery
It is not uncommon for athletes at the high school, collegiate and professional levels to…
Do hang cleans improve vertical jump height?
Vertical jump height is a valuable indicator of lower body power and athleticism. Further, jumping…