Periodization is a much talked about topic. It is also one that appears to be confusing to many individuals mainly because of the different opinions as to how it should be used and for what purpose. For example it is now common to find periodization schemes for strength development. Technically this is erroneous since you […]
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Some high level runners are now endorsing minimalist shoes. This in itself is not new — what is new are the statements made about the shoes. For example, the runners state that the minimalist running shoes”enable them to run more ball-heel or midfoot rather than on the heel. Also, coaches are now beginning to believe
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According to a recent article, Allen Webb, premier US miler, often trained as follows: warm-up, stretching and workout, then a general strength session with push-ups, sit-ups, and so on, plus medicine ball, wobble board, plyometrics, and strength training in the weight room. Total time was between 5 ½ to 6 hrs. Is this an effective
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I had been seeing an increasing number of articles that deal with strengthening the glutes. In each of them there is little to no distinction between the three “gluteus” muscles: gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. It is assumed that all exercises involve these three muscles and develop them equally. For example, in one
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Speed work is considered a necessity by almost all coaches regardless of whether you are a sprinter or a long-distance runner. That speed work is needed for sprinter is obvious but it is not very obvious for a long-distance runner. In my experiences working with many different levels of runners I have come to the
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