In the old days of Participaction, Canada used to have a fitness test with 6 events: 50 yard run, 300 yard run, max sit-ups, flex arm hang, shuttle run, and standing long jump. This could be a good way to measure general fitness for Speed, Power, & Strength. It was also a good test to measure … [Read more...] about Speed, Power, Strength and Aging Athletes
Archives for November 2013
Speed Bounding and Plyometrics
If you want to run fast, the best exercise or drill is running fast. Simple. If you are going to do weights, try to do them standing up on 2 feet, because that’s how you run. If you are going to do squats, do them standing. No seated squats or leg presses! If you want to do leg … [Read more...] about Speed Bounding and Plyometrics
The # 1 Lower Body Strength Exercise to Improve Horizontal Acceleration (Part I)
This article is guest blogged by Karsten Jensen, M.Sc. Exercise Physiology, and a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Visit his website at www.yestostrength.com. In the early 2000’s I worked with The Danish National Badminton Team, which consisted almost exclusive of players at the world class … [Read more...] about The # 1 Lower Body Strength Exercise to Improve Horizontal Acceleration (Part I)
Plyometrics 101
The importance of plyometrics cannot be more emphasized because it bridges the gap between strength and speed. Plyometrics refers to exercises that enables a muscle to reach maximum force in the shortest possible time. (Can you say, "ground contact time"?) The muscle is loaded with an eccentric … [Read more...] about Plyometrics 101
SHIN SPLINTS REDUX – You’re Hired!
This new series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan is an Adjunct Professor of Sports Management, at New York University. He was the CEO for USATF from 2008 until September 2010. He was also the CEO, President and Commissioner for Major League Soccer from 1995 to 1999. To read … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS REDUX – You’re Hired!
Michael Yessis and the Delayed Squat
I was watching a great YouTube video with Coach Ron McKeefery interviewing Dr. Michael Yessis. You can fast forward to 3:45 and get to the meat of the interview. Dr. Michael Yessis received his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and his B.S. and M.S. from City University of New … [Read more...] about Michael Yessis and the Delayed Squat
How Fast can Cristiano Ronaldo Run the 100m?
Fantasy Track & Field is just that… fantasy! People like in the interpolation of downsizing splits, such as How Fast Can Usain Bolt or Ben Johnson run the 40 yard dash? But what about extrapolation? What can a 100m time tell you about your POTENTIAL 400m time? What can a 30m split … [Read more...] about How Fast can Cristiano Ronaldo Run the 100m?
Latest in Strength and Conditioning
If you liked the the presentation Mike & Meg Stone: Periodization for Strength Power Sports, you’ll like this one. This is the Keynote address at the October 2013 Asian Conference on Sports Science by Professor Robert Newton titled "Latest in Strength and Conditioning”. It’s 20 minutes long and … [Read more...] about Latest in Strength and Conditioning
SHIN SPLINTS REDUX – Make it Hurt!
This new series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan is an Adjunct Professor of Sports Management, at New York University. He was the CEO for USATF from 2008 until September 2010. He was also the CEO, President and Commissioner for Major League Soccer from 1995 to 1999. To read … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS REDUX – Make it Hurt!
How Much Sleep Do the Pros Get?
My old coach Dennis Barrett would always repeat, “Imitation is the greatest form of flattery”. So let’s talk about sleep. How many hours are you sleeping every night? I talked about sleep last month in the article Sleep – The Ultimate Repair Tool which focused on the duration of naps. If you … [Read more...] about How Much Sleep Do the Pros Get?
