The Importance of Sprint Momentum for Contact Sports
The importance of sprinting speed in many sports, including contact sports such as rugby, football, and ice hockey, is undeniable. However, there is another variable
The importance of sprinting speed in many sports, including contact sports such as rugby, football, and ice hockey, is undeniable. However, there is another variable
Sprinting is an incredibly important part of field sports. A player’s ability to repeatedly make short, violent sprints determines how many plays he will affect.
Towing a weighted sled can substantially improve sprint performance. So says a recent study from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Acceleration is often
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Sprinting isn’t just about raw strength and speed. Like any skill, better technique can help you achieve your full potential. Today’s study from the Journal
Post-activation potentiation (PAP) is a very real phenomenon that is not well-understood. The theory goes like this: Want to perform your absolute best in a
People often blame their busy lives and schedule as the reason they do not exercise. However, there may be hope (or at least a lack
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New research in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, examined short sprints intervals on athletic performance and hormonal levels. Researchers studied the effects of 4
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