I keep getting an increasing number of video clips showing how different exercises are executed. Senders want to know if they are safe and effective exercises. This is understandable because of the many video clips being posted on U-Tube and various websites, each of which appears to be a most effective variant. As I […]
It is a common belief, among most coaches in the United States today, that good athletes are born–they are naturals. Continuing this myth, these same coaches believe you cannot make someone into an athlete if they are not born with that ability. This implies that a person must already possess the technical skills and athleticism
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(Escondido, CA) The last few years running technique has been receiving more attention than normal. Running Technique articles such as the technique analysis of Lauren Fleshman in Running Times, and in mainstream magazines such as the New Yorker and the New York Times. According to legendary pioneer biomechanist, Dr. Michael Yessis, “The increased interest in
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(Escondido, CA) The University of Richmond Spiders head Strength & Conditioning coach, Jay DeMayo, employed a secret weapon and deployed a revolutionary conditioning program that has had a major impact on the basketball team’s ability to successfully compete with better known programs. The secret weapon is legendary biomechanist pioneer, Dr. Michael Yessis. The revolutionary concept,
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Advocates of core training claim that core training is the key to improved athletic performance and prevention of injury. As a result, many strength coaches have initiated elaborate core training programs for the athletes. This includes balancing on uneven surfaces, large balls, and holding stationary positions such as in the plank. But as I
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