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German Volume Training
GVT is centred on muscle hypertrophy through high volumes and aims to apply greater metabolic stress on a muscle.
Sit and Reach Test
The sit and reach test is used to evaluate the degree of movement available at both the hamstring and lower back.
Rep ranges: Are there any magic numbers with resistance training?
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?
Science Of Ice Bath Recovery For Fighters: In-Depth Guide
Science Of Ice Bath Recovery For Fighters In-Depth Guide Contents Do Ice Baths Work? The Science Behind Ice Baths Factors To Consider When Using Ice Baths When Should You Ice Bath? How Many … Read more
3 strategic principles your athletes need to achieve their goals
A strategy is an athlete’s road map to achieving their performance goals, and coaches must be strategic to help guide their athletes.
8 Powerful Tips to Help your Athletes Sleep Better
Poor sleep can hinder power, strength and cardiovascular function, as well as psychomotor tasks like reaction time and decision making.
4 Essential Tips for Administering Fitness Testing
4 essential tips for to ensure fitness testing is administered efficiently and effectively.
Hamstring Training and Injury Management in Team Sports: Conversation with Andreas Beck
Head of Strength & Conditioning at Borussia Dortmund Andreas Beck shares how he prevents and manages hamstring injuries. By Antonio Robustelli & Andreas Beck24th April 2018 | 4 min read Original article by … Read more
The Power of Mentorship: An S&C Family Tree Perspective
How a mentoring network can enhance your professional growth.
Statistical Significance
Statistical significance is a scientific method that helps to determine whether reported research findings are actually true.
Chronological, Biological and Technical Age
Understanding the difference and importance of chronological, biological, and technical training age is vital for coaches.
Post-Activation Potentiation
Post-activation potentiation (PAP) is a short-term improvement in performance (e.g. jumping) due to conditioning exercises (e.g. squats).
Dynamic Correspondence
Dynamic correspondence is the ‘training effect’ that training programs have on athletes’ sports performance, but measuring it is difficult.
Force-Velocity Curve
The force-velocity curve represents the relationship between force and velocity, which is vital for strength and conditioning professionals.
