Coaches have understood the importance of change of direction maneuvers, such as cutting drills, for nearly every sport. Until a recent Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research study, though, we ... Continue Reading
Analysis of Power Outputs in the Clean Uncovers New Information
If you’ve ever seen those graphs of power outputs that show how much power is generated during each part of an exercise, then I’m sure you’ve imagined up some ways to use this information. If you’re ... Continue Reading
Katy Bowman and the Biomechanics of Human Growth: The Necessity of Monkey Business
During childhood, monkey bars are often blamed for playground injuries. In fact, monkey bars and climbing structures in playgrounds have been a source of controversy since 1912, when the city of New York ... Continue Reading
Biomechanics and Newton’s Laws: Force-Time Curves and Human Movement
In my last article we covered a few of the relatively simple, but fundamental definitions that underpin sport and exercise biomechanics, relating them to the kettlebell swing. Now, although very ... Continue Reading
Biomechanics and ‘Bells: What Does It All Mean?
Who Am I? I love my job! I teach and study sport and exercise biomechanics. It feels more like a hobby than a job, and the fact that I get paid to do it is a bonus. My research focuses on the ... Continue Reading
How to Move Better and Relieve Pain
Recently while researching negative heel shoes, I came across the website of Katy Bowman. Our modern society is plagued with “diseases of affluence,” like heart disease and diabetes. Katy believes some of ... Continue Reading
