1RM (one-repetition maximum) Testing
The 1RM test is often considered as the ‘gold standard’ for assessing the strength capacity of individuals in non-laboratory environments.
The 1RM test is often considered as the ‘gold standard’ for assessing the strength capacity of individuals in non-laboratory environments.
A well-planned warm-up can prepare athletes physically and mentally but also reduce the likelihood of injury and improve performance.
Compression garments remain a recommended tool for promoting recovery and therefore influencing subsequent performance.
Agility is one of the most important physical traits in sport, but must not be confused with change of direction.
Olympic Weightlifting is a common component in strength and conditioning programmes and has been shown to enhance athletic performance.
Plyometrics Credits Infographic: Yann Le Meur (Twitter: @YLMSportScience) Study: Booth & Orr (2016) [PubMed] See the article Plyometrics training for more information.
Foam rolling is a simple self-manual therapy technique often used to improve flexibility, recovery, and athletic performance.
The Rate of Force Development (RFD) is a measure of explosive strength, and higher RFDs have been linked with better athletic performance.
Peak Height Velocity is the time when adolescents grow the fastest, and should be monitored regularly for athletic development.
Post-exercise stretching may boost recovery by reducing soreness, and increasing flexibility and blood flow.
Basic exercise movement patterns are exercise classifications that are the foundations of exercise selection.
Understanding the difference and importance of chronological, biological, and technical training age is vital for coaches.
Post-activation potentiation (PAP) is a short-term improvement in performance (e.g. jumping) due to conditioning exercises (e.g. squats).
Dynamic correspondence is the ‘training effect’ that training programs have on athletes’ sports performance, but measuring it is difficult.
The force-velocity curve represents the relationship between force and velocity, which is vital for strength and conditioning professionals.
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