This article was written by James Smith of Athlete Consulting LLC. James is also the Senior National Physical Preparation Coach for the Portuguese … [Read more...]
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Applied Sprint Training – Improving Sport Skill Execution
This article was written by James Smith of Athlete Consulting LLC. James is also the Senior National Physical Preparation Coach for the … [Read more...]
March 21, 2013 by 2 Comments
iDashboards 2013 NCAA Basketball Final Four Brackets
Next to the Olympics and the IAAF World Championships, the NCAA “March Madness” Basketball Tournament is my favorite event. It’s simple… all … [Read more...]
December 6, 2012 by 4 Comments
Bud Winter’s “Relax and Win” is Finally Here
Bud Winter’s “Relax and Win” is finally here! His original 1981 classic has been updated with several new chapters, interviewed by yours … [Read more...]
July 21, 2012 by 2 Comments
From Soccer Player To Jumper: 1 Year, 14 Lessons Later
This article was written by Mat Herold (M.Sc.). Visit his blog at www.empoweredathletes.com I played soccer in college at Division 1 … [Read more...]
June 22, 2012 by 5 Comments
Interview with Jose Fernandez: 5 Questions
This is Part 9 of the weekly “Friday Five” series where I ask 5 tough questions to world class elite coaches. To recap: … [Read more...]
May 22, 2012 by 1 Comment
Heart Rate Variability (HRV), The Warm-up, Cryosaunas and Recovery
Every week, ithlete will cover general questions on training and recovery, as well as specific best practices with Heart Rate Variability (HRV). If … [Read more...]
November 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
NEW: fitnessMeter for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
Sten and I would like to thank all the beta testers who took the time to evaluate the latest fitness tester for iOS devices. You may recall we … [Read more...]
October 4, 2011 by 4 Comments
Explosive Strength Training for Plyometrics and Sprinting (Part 5)
This is Part 5 in the series called Plyometrics, Ground Contact Time, and Sprinting. Part 1 Plyometrics, Ground Contact Time, and Sprinting was … [Read more...]
April 27, 2011 by 1 Comment
Strength and Jumping… What you Need to Know!
This article is guest blogged by Jacob Hiller of www.jumpmanual.com Do you need to be strong or are plyometrics enough? How strong is strong enough? … [Read more...]
March 22, 2011 by 12 Comments
Understanding Power to Improve Vertical Jump
This article is guest blogged by Joel Jamieson from www.improve-vertical.org Power is very commonly mistaken as strength, the ability to output … [Read more...]
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iDashboards 2011 NCAA Basketball Final Four Brackets
Next to the Olympics and the IAAF World Championships, the NCAA “March Madness” Basketball Tournament is my favorite event. It’s simple… all … [Read more...]
January 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Black Mamba, starring Kobe Bryant and NIKE
Nike and Kobe Bryant today premiered an all-new trailer previewing the upcoming Black Mamba film and confirmed the films launch during the 2011 … [Read more...]
December 22, 2010 by Leave a Comment
NIKE Christmas Day: LEBRON 8, Zoom KD III and Zoom Kobe VI
LEBRON 8 V/2 CHRISTMAS DAY “RUN ON RED” Like a lion on the hunt, the LEBRON 8 V/2 is designed to be leaner and lighter, and to reflect LeBron’s … [Read more...]
September 8, 2010 by 5 Comments
Shortest and Fastest World Records: 50 meter and 50 Yards
With all the talk about Football’s 40 yard dash, Basketball’s 75 feet 3/4 court sprint, and Baseball’s 60 yard dash, let’s take a look at some … [Read more...]
July 28, 2010 by 4 Comments
Torino (Turin) 2013 World Masters Games, August 2-11
50,000 athletes in Torino for the 2013 World Masters Games… just 3 YEARS away! TORINO-TURIN -- Torino will be hosting the eighth edition of the … [Read more...]
June 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment
John Wooden and Bud Winter on Relaxing and Winning
Anyone who watches Usain Bolt before any race will notice he is loose and confident before every race. In a big pressure race of the Olympics or … [Read more...]
June 8, 2010 by 7 Comments
Usain Bolt and Basketball 3/4 Court Sprint Times
With the NBA playoffs in full swing, you have to wonder if 6’ 5” Usain Bolt played in the NBA, how good would he be? Remember the hype after … [Read more...]
March 18, 2010 by Leave a Comment
iDashboards presents 2010 NCAA Basketball Final Four Brackets
Next to the Olympics and World Championships, the NCAA “March Madness” Basketball Tournament is my favorite event. It’s simple… all you have … [Read more...]
February 24, 2010 by 6 Comments
Vertical Jump and Sprinting: Training the Posterior Chain
One of the biggest fallacies in sprinting fast is the muscular legs and thighs in sprinters. I recall watching a meet and someone said “look … [Read more...]
