Does Ankle Mobility and Segment Ratios Influence Trunk Angle in the Squat
Strength and conditioning coaches should try to understand if ankle flexibility and segment ratios influence trunk angle in the squat.
What Adaptations Occur to Youth Athletes using Injury Prevention Programs
What Adaptations Occur to Youth Athletes using Injury Prevention Programs You can view the original study and source of the information here. What to do now: Help spread the important information by sharing … Read more
The Importance of Muscular Strength in Athletic Performance
The Importance of Muscular Strength in Athletic Performance You can view the original study and source of the information here. What to do now: Help spread the information by sharing this infographic on … Read more
Static SJ-IMTP test
The Static SJ-IMTP is an accurate and reliable measure of an athlete’s Dynamic Strength Index but it can be problematic to conduct.
Squat Jump
The squat jump is a simple, practical and very reliable measure of lower-body power, and is used widely by coaches and sports scientists.
Velocity-Based Training
Velocity-based training is simply a method of training which uses a piece of technology to track the movement speed of the exercise.
8 Must Read S&C Books: PART II
This is our second list of eight must-read strength and conditioning books. Check out the list to see what you should be learning about!
Massage
This article looks into the science of massage and whether it is actually useful for recovery from exercise.
GPS (Wearables): Part 2 – Metrics and Application
GPS devices are often used to measure the workload of athletes. In this article, we explain what you need to measure and why.
GPS (Wearables): Part 1 – Technology, Validity, and Reliability
The use of GPS devices in sport has become increasingly popular in recent years, but is the technology accurate?
Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Heart rate variability is a method of measuring athletes’ fitness and fatigue to determine their readiness to train and prevent overtraining.
Plyometric Training
Plyometrics are often used to bridge the gap between strength and speed, and are a potent training method for enhancing athletic performance.
Star Excursion Balance Test
The Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) is a simple, but time intensive, test used to measure dynamic balance/dynamic postural control.
Y Balance Test™
The Y Balance Test is a simple, reliable test used to measure dynamic balance and was developed to simplify the Star Excursion Balance Test.
Cold Water Immersion
Cold water immersion therapy is becoming an increasingly popular recovery protocol, but there is still many unknowns with its use.
