In this article I would like to talk about a new book, Biomechanics and Kinesiology of Exercise, the latest version of the best-selling book, Kinesiology of Exercise. The latter book has been in use since 1990 and has served as both a text and an indispensable reference book for personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches […]
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Coaches and parents have long debated when should preteens should begin sports training and how best to train young athletes for different sports for many years. To date, there has not been any resolution to this problem, especially at what age preteens should begin serious training and how it should be approached. Serious training means
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In my work with runners on technique and improving their physical abilities as they relate to their technique I use The Yessis System of Improving Performance, and some variant of the 1 x 20 RM strength training program. The runners show significant improvement in their running times, but some have difficulty in bringing down their
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You could field a good team with the injured players sitting out opening day or just about any day during the season. This seems to be a pretty bold statement to make but if you look at the number of players sitting out on any given day you’ll see it is not far from the
Uphill running is a great way to increase running speed. However, the simple act of running uphill does not ensure the increase in speed. The run must be modified according to the action you want to improve in order to increase running speed. Keep in mind that running uphill also creates many calf (gastrocnemius) muscle
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