Troy Green Training with Dr. Yessis
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Is athleticism the same as being fit?
The term athleticism is being tossed around in many different ways. It’s almost as though this is a new quality that appears to be unique to only a few elite athletes. However, athleticism should not stand out like a sore thumb. It should be commonplace. But, because so few players are capable of very high-level
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When Should You Increase Intensity?
In a recent article by a world-class triathlete, it was recommended that you should begin to increase intensity when you are in season. This is needed to “mimic race levels.” Is this, however, a wise recommendation? The answer is yes, if you consider the first few competitions as part of your training. In other words,
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Preventing ACL injuries in girls
It is not uncommon to hear that girls (women) are different from boys (men) — aside from the obvious physical characteristics. For example, girls are thought to be less athletic and considered to be the weaker sex. Girls are considered to be slower than boys, experience more injuries than boys, and cannot generate the power
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SPECIFICITY OF SPORTS TRAINING
It is not uncommon to hear about training programs or exercises that are “specific” to a particular sport. The term “specific” however, usually has different meanings. For example, some authors state that specialized exercises involve the same muscles that are used in the execution of the sports skill. This is far from what specificity of
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