
Basic Movement Patterns
Basic exercise movement patterns are exercise classifications that are the foundations of exercise selection.
Strength & Conditioning is the practical application of exercise prescription in order to improve the physical performance of athletes. For example, it focuses on strength and power training, aerobic and anaerobic development, movement quality, and speed enhancement.
As the world of strength and conditioning is very complex, our aim is to simplify the science so that coaches, athletes, and everybody else can understand how to use these training methods in order to optimise sports performance.
Basic exercise movement patterns are exercise classifications that are the foundations of exercise selection.
The countermovement jump (CMJ) is a simple, practical, valid, and very reliable measure of lower-body power.
The reactive strength index measures the reactive jump capacity of athletes, and how they cope with the stress from plyometric exercises.
The benefits of concurrent training are far-reaching and help improve multiple physical qualities, but there are several factors to be aware of.
Anyone who has done any kind of resistance training would have heard about the importance of repetitions, or reps. But what are rep ranges, and why are they important?
For those not working in an elite team, budgets can be slim and the prospect of fitness testing can be daunting. But there are ways around it.
Women in sports is becoming a topic clubs and coaches need to be more aware of. But while female participation in soccer (football) is booming, much less is known about the strength and conditioning (S&C) support that females get in comparison to males.
Adding what is called the ‘anaerobic speed reserve’ to your aerobic test data can help take athletes’ conditioning to the next level.
Resistance training can develop increases in muscle hypertrophy, strength, power, and/or endurance. When programmed correctly, it is beneficial and safe for everybody. Here’s your ultimate guide.
To take your power development to the next level, the first step is to make an individual profile of your force and velocity. But how on earth do you get your profile?
Small-sided games can be used as an efficient method of training for physical, technical and tactical purposes. There are downsides, however.
Hand-eye coordination is the most sport-specific but universal skill you can develop that’s not actually sport. But how can it be developed? Hint: Tennis balls could be the answer.
Many coaches and athletes fail to properly train the calf area, but ignoring calf muscle development can lead to higher rates of injury.
Perhaps more so than ever before, speed is essential in many team sports, meaning athletes, coaches, and teams must focus more on speed development.
When teams and athletes endure long seasons or twice-weekly matches, the ability to plan microcycles from match to match is more important than ever. As always, there is more than one way to skin a cat…
An effective warm-up is a window of opportunity to not only prevent injury but also enhance performance, and understanding what a proper warm-up looks like can help you maximise your full potential.
Pregnancy can be a daunting and confusing time for expectant mothers. We’ve done a deep dive into the research to answer some key questions and establish some pregnancy exercise guidelines.
Golf strength training isn’t just for the pros; jumping, deadlifts and squats are some of the exercises that top PGA professionals perform to maximise their driving distance.
Learn from a world-class coach how you can improve your athletes' agility. This course also includes a practical coaching guide to help you to design and deliver your own fun and engaging agility sessions.
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