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Strength & Conditioning

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.

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Velocity-Based Training

Will Saville

Velocity-based training is simply a method of training which uses a piece of technology to track the movement speed of the exercise.

Coaching Cues

Will Saville

Every coach uses coaching cues, and different cues can have a big impact, but very few coaches give them a second thought.

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Dynamic Strength Index

Will Saville

The dynamic strength index can show if an athlete requires maximal strength training, ballistic strength training, or concurrent training.

Plyometric Training

Will Saville

Plyometrics are often used to bridge the gap between strength and speed, and are a potent training method for enhancing athletic performance.

8 Must Read S&C Books

Will Saville

8 MUST READ S&C BOOKS: PART I This selection of S&C/sports science books is the ultimate starting place for any new coaches and practitioners. About these books If you want to become a … Read more

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Maximal Aerobic Speed (MAS)

Will Saville

Maximal aerobic speed (MAS) is the lowest running speed at which VO2 max occurs, and is typically referred to as the ‘velocity at VO2 max’.

8 Must Read S&C Articles

Will Saville

These are the most important fundamental studies every S&C coach needs to read if they’re truly serious about their career and development.

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Reactive Strength Index

Will Saville

The reactive strength index measures the reactive jump capacity of athletes, and how they cope with the stress from plyometric exercises.

Chain-Resistance Training

Will Saville

Although chain-resistance training has become popular among coaches and athletes, there’s still a lack of understanding as to how it works.

Needs Analysis

Needs Analysis

Will Saville

A needs analysis is the process of determining what qualities are necessary for the athlete, the sport, or a combination of both.

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