Back in 2011, there was a viral motivational speed called “I am a Champion”. Here is another good one. Giving where credit is due, the audio track was produced by Red Productions for TCU Baseball. This YouTube video has swimmers Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte featured in it. I am waiting … [Read more...] about Motivation Speech Video: RISE AND SHINE
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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 truly. Why pay $330 for a rare book on eBay? Click here if you don't believe me! The first half of the book was based on mental and physical … [Read more...] about Bud Winter’s “Relax and Win” is Finally Here
Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) Research Review
Sprint swimming is like the 200 or 400 meters. The 50m freestyle sprint has the same energy cost of a 200m Track & Field sprint. Same with 100m swim and 400m run. Derek Hansen wrote a great research review based on the February 2012 issue of the NSCA’s Journal of Strength and Conditioning … [Read more...] about Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) Research Review
Track and Field 400 meter training = 100 meter swimming
3 years ago, I wrote about comparing 100 meter Freestyle in swimming and 400 meter Sprinting and running. So when I read and research swimming articles, it’s not because I am in love with Dara Torres. It’s because any swimming sprint (50m and 100m) resembles the 200 and 400m in Athletics … [Read more...] about Track and Field 400 meter training = 100 meter swimming
Methylhexaneamine and Supplement Contamination
2011 will be remembered as the Year if the Methylhexaneamine positive tests coming directly from products containing Methylhexaneamine or resulting from supplement contamination. I heeded a warning last year in my 4 part series on Sports Drinks. Let’s recap the year in review… 2010 Commonwealth … [Read more...] about Methylhexaneamine and Supplement Contamination
Which Masters Sport Performance Gets Worse with Age?
A recent study from the Experimental Aging Research asked the question: Of the 6 sports, which had the greatest decline in performance with age? Athletics (Track and Field) Swimming Rowing Cycling Triathlon Weightlifting I’ve heard several people claim endurance events are … [Read more...] about Which Masters Sport Performance Gets Worse with Age?
Competition Season is Approaching–Know Thy Rules
It’s almost December and you know what that means… competition season! This article may seem trivial, but every year there are stories. Horror stories. I’ll share a few here. Entries: Bogus seed times, Heat sheets, and Lane draws Bogus seed times is the MY BIGGEST PET PEEVE in Track and … [Read more...] about Competition Season is Approaching–Know Thy Rules
Full Body Track Speed Suits and Compression Suits
After all the hard training and countless hours of drills to perfect your running technique, the difference between winning and losing may come down to the difference in the food you eat and TECHNOLOGY. Namely, your track spikes and the clothes you wear. First, we had had the sprinter’s full … [Read more...] about Full Body Track Speed Suits and Compression Suits
Platelet Rich Plasma? Try Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) Surgery
With all the news and hype aimed towards Tiger Woods, we discovered he has tried Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) because the Canadian doctor that administered it was caught distributing Actovegin, Actovegin is on the World Anti-Doping Agency list of banned substances, and made from bovine blood cells. … [Read more...] about Platelet Rich Plasma? Try Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) Surgery
400 meter Sprinting vs. 100 meter Freestyle Swim
I am currently in Rome where the 2009 FINA World Championships are held. There’s quite a buzz in the city with the electric atmosphere of a Championship meet. Plus, it’s over 35C or over 90F during the day with humidity. And those temperatures are in the shade! Between 1968 and 2004, … [Read more...] about 400 meter Sprinting vs. 100 meter Freestyle Swim
