In most sports the general trend is to increase the training intensity of the already high-intensity workouts. It appears that each year coaches strive to increase the intensity of the workouts. In addition, many of these high-intensity workouts are accompanied by a large volume of work. This type of training is done in the belief, […]
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It is a well-established fact that athletes must possess coordination in order to execute the skills of their sport. This means that they must be able to contract the correct muscles at the right time, with the correct intensity and in the correct sequence. This is an ability that is trainable. Many exercise programs can
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Many coaches are now beginning to pay greater attention to skill execution (technique) because of its close relationship to successful play on the field. In an effort to maintain or improve skill technique they are being more cognizant of how strength affects technique in different circumstances. If the athlete has too little or too much
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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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