BEAVERTON, OR – NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today introduced an innovative new padded base layer called Nike Pro Combat with a superior lightweight, articulated fit that allows today’s basketball player to be protected and feel unstoppable. LeBron James and Amar’e Stoudemire, among others, will wear … [Read more...] about Nike Debuts Pro Combat at Basketball All-Star Weekend
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Overspeed Training Controversy – Good or Bad?
Click Here for more information on the Single Man Overspeed Trainer Life is simple. To run fast, you need to run fast. If your goal is to run a top end speed of 12 m/s, you won't get it training at 10 m/s. So why are there devices that appear to make you run faster? I am referring to … [Read more...] about Overspeed Training Controversy – Good or Bad?
Usain Bolt Training Regimen Video – The Start
Many Thanks to Puma for providing this training video of Usain Bolt, shot prior to the 2008 Beijing Olympics in his hometown of Jamaica. In the video, I love the casualness of Usain Bolt wearing Basketball pants over his training tights. After the Olympics, his coach tells everyone his secret … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt Training Regimen Video – The Start
NIKE AIR JORDAN 2009
Jordan Brand Goes Beyond XX3 to Unveil the Future of the Brand: The AIR JORDAN 2009 BEAVERTON, OR – Since the release of the AIR JORDAN XX3 in January 2008, the sneaker world debated the greatest question ever asked of a basketball shoe: will there be an AIR JORDAN XX4? Meanwhile, Jordan Brand, … [Read more...] about NIKE AIR JORDAN 2009
NIKEiD and Kobe Bryant Collaborate for Christmas
NIKEiD AND KOBE BRYANT COLLABORATE FOR A SPECIAL HOLIDAY SURPRISE BEAVERTON, OR – NIKE, Inc. and reigning NBA MVP Kobe Bryant are celebrating breakthrough innovation with a festive flair this holiday season and beyond. Beginning December 25, 2008, Bryant’s new Nike Zoom Kobe IV, his fourth … [Read more...] about NIKEiD and Kobe Bryant Collaborate for Christmas
Nike Zoom Kobe IV – Nike Unveils its Lightest and Strongest Basketball Shoe Ever
LOS ANGELES – NIKE, Inc. and 10-time NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant unveiled the Nike Zoom Kobe IV today, its lightest basketball shoe ever, with a new low cut design weighing in at a mere 11.6 ounces. The game of basketball is evolving to a quicker pace, and as basketball’s agent of change Kobe is … [Read more...] about Nike Zoom Kobe IV – Nike Unveils its Lightest and Strongest Basketball Shoe Ever
15 Tips to Increase Vertical Jump with Plyometric Exercises
The vertical jump is one of many tests performed at the Football Combine. The following speed, power and explosive tests are as follows: 40 yard dash Vertical Jump Max 225 Bench Reps Standing Long Jump For Football quickness and agility, they may do the following: Pro-Agility … [Read more...] about 15 Tips to Increase Vertical Jump with Plyometric Exercises
Preventing ACL Injuries Videos
LA84foundation.org is the web site for the Legacy of The 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games that has several excellent Free Track and Cross Country Coaching Books. There is a web-based lesson for athletes, coaches, trainers and parents on how to prevent ACL injuries. While it may appear to focus on … [Read more...] about Preventing ACL Injuries Videos
NIKE Zoom LeBron VI 6
Available at USA retail stores Friday, October 31. In Canada January 2009 From NIKE Press release: BEAVERTON, Ore. - “ As LeBron James proved in a Gold Medal campaign this past summer in Beijing, he is a basketball player who can do it all and he requires a performance shoe that can keep up … [Read more...] about NIKE Zoom LeBron VI 6
NIKE Considered Design Spring 2009 Product Outlook
From NIKE Press release: Nike Considered Design is Nike's latest products which combine sustainability principles with the newest innovations for sport. While Nike has delivered consumers Considered products for several years, for the first time, Nike Considered Design will be featured in all of … [Read more...] about NIKE Considered Design Spring 2009 Product Outlook
