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[tubepress video="1m0EVo3_jek"] Running speed can make all of the difference when it comes to a competition or game. While some people are naturally quicker than others, there are many methods that will greatly improve your running speed. Training for strength and endurance is important, but it is not the only way to build your potential [...]
[tubepress video="sYWq1xg_gAg"] “Knees and elbows! Knees and elbows!” yells a coach in a sweat shirt on a foggy early morning. “What is he even talking about?” you ask yourself. Well maybe there is something to his madness that you are missing. It is important to focus on the details of each aspect of athletic development. [...]
It is Summer. Camp is coming up. And you are looking for an edge! Coaches Robert Taylor from SMARTER Team Training and Colin Quay from Elite Athlete Training Services talk about strength and conditioning, tips on improving your conditioning programs, and how to make those necessary adjustments during the season. The CompuSports Radio Network provides [...]
[tubepress video="d5C8bJPbngQ"] “I’m good. Let’s go.” “Take a lap.” “I stretched, so I am good to start.” These should all be red flag statements at the beginning of any workout. You need to prepare the body to train or compete. Game day, practice, conditioning, strength, etc all need the appropriate warm-up so that the body [...]
A heart rate monitor will ensure that you are getting the best workout possible. It will help in determining if you need to push yourself harder or if you are overextending yourself. In other words, you can obtain maximum benefits from your workout by fine tuning your routine and learning to pace yourself. A heart [...]
This week on iTunes, STT interviews a dynamic high performance practitioner with a proven track record of success at an elite level of performance. Dr. Tony Strudwick has experience working within National and International performance structures, providing strategic and long term planning for elite athlete management. Currently, Head of sports science at Manchester United F.C. [...]
[tubepress video="ABGsPcmez4U"] How many hours did you spend working on improving your speed this season? Think about the time spent on running mechanics, speed drills, over speed training, etc., etc. Now think for a second, how far do you typically sprint full speed on game day? Ever think about many times you had to stop [...]
This week on iTunes, STT interviews an innovator and entrepreneur in the fitness industry. David Weck is a visionary in the fitness world. He is the inventor of the BOSU® Balance Trainer, BOSU® Ballast® Ball and other innovative products and training programs including Rolling Ropes™ and BOSU® FIST™ Training. David is a lifelong sports and [...]
This week on iTunes, STT interviews the creator of a tool that should be in everyone's weight room. Michael Wehrell is the President of the VertiMax company which develops advanced sports performance training equipment. VertiMax systems are now used by the majority of NFL and NBA teams implementing unique designs that allow athletes to perform [...]
Yep, the next body part to pay close attention to is the shoulders. Very important for posture during speed and for allowing proper range of motion to elicit maximum speed. When you think about it, the little things do matter on game day. What you do walking to class or while at practice will dictate [...]