The expression that a person is a visual learner is gaining in popularity in the sports community. Individuals who say this maintain that they can learn to do an exercise or skill better if they can see it rather than reading about it. There is some truth in the statement but for the most part, […]
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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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Most coaches and trainers give athletes some leeway in how they do an exercise. For example in the biceps curl, is the arm completely extended at the beginning of the movement or is there is slight flexion in the elbow joint? In most cases the difference is negligible because the end result and its importance
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Stepping into the ball has been a universally accepted practice in tennis for many years. However in the last decade or so, or since the advent of hitting from the open stance, fewer players can be seen stepping into the ball. Is this a benefit or a distraction from better hitting in tennis? A cursory
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