What constitutes effective training for runners? This question is usually answered with more running at different speeds. This answer is evident if you look at the training programs of most athletes who run. It consists mainly of different kinds of running. There’s no questioning the fact that runners need different kinds of running such as […]
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A common command or recommendation is to use the feet to move faster when attempting to execute a skill. You can hear it given in almost every sport even in golf, in order to deliver more power. It seems to be a universally accepted fact that faster feet improve performance. But can you affect what
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Athletes and many fitness participants, typically desire to develop both general strength and specialized strength. In general strength training exercises are done to strengthen the muscles in a manner that does not improve athletic performance. In specialized strength training exercises are done that relate specifically to the sports skills. They have an immediate effect on
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When you have a weakness in your performance regardless of whether it is in relation to skill execution or some physical ability, think first about a technique to improve your abilities. The same holds true when coming off an injury. Determine if your technique was the main culprit in causing the injury and how you
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I find it perplexing when long-distance runners unanimously state that they want to be better runners but when it comes to doing what is necessary to be better, they do not do it. I continually wonder why they don’t do what it takes to become better. It is not difficult and just takes a little
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