Static stretches have become well accepted and are practiced by most runners and athletes . However, runners require active and often forceful movements of the legs and arms, especially when sprinting. The joint actions in running are ballistic in nature, i.e., they are initiated with a strong muscular contraction to accelerate the limb and place […]
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It is time to teach running technique. In the last few years running technique has been receiving more than usual attention in the popular press. This includes mainstream magazines such as the New Yorker, major newspapers such as the New York and many newspapers in the major and some smaller,cities. Interest in running technique probably
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The front squat was frequently used when weightlifting was more popular. At present, it is most often considered inferior to the classic squat. In many respects it is, but it also has some unique benefits. The front squat is a great exercise for development of the quads and for use as a preparatory exercise before
There is a great deal of information on the best training programs for beginners, especially in the fitness field. Strongly recommended is that they should start off slowly with 2 to 3 sets of 10 to 12 repetitions. These are the same recommendations often given to high school and collegiate athletes. When started with a
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There seems to be a glut of injuries in the major sports. Not only is it possible to hear about another player coming down with an injury but to read the statistics to see how many players on every team are on the disabled list. Most often the reasons for injuries are disregarded because they
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