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6 Ways To Improve Your Foot Speed!
Discover the secrets world class sprinters have known for years - they key to foot speed is dorsi and planter flexion. These 6 drills will definitely improve your foot speed!
Section: Sports :: Aug 11, 2003
Breakthrough Lower Body Plyometrics Program!
After eight weeks of training on this program you will find that you will move better as a runner and as a gym fanatic your stronger lower leg will give you more balance with your standing weights training.
Section: Sports :: May 06, 2004
Breakthrough Training Methods Using Kettlebells for Sports!
Kettlebells are taking the world of Strength and Conditioning by storm. Learn what they are and how you can begin using them in your current training programs for maximum sports strength!
Section: Sports :: Aug 16, 2003
Build Incredible Bat Speed For Baseball & Softball!
No one knows more about improving bat speed than Bob Alejo (former strength and conditioning coach of the Oakland A's and now the Personal Conditioning Coach of NY Yankee's Jason Giambi). Learn how Bob gets his athletes to have a blazing fast swing!
Section: Sports :: Mar 30, 2004
Choke! The Dirty Five Letter Word in Sports!
The topic this month comes from an amateur equestrian who competes in show jumping. Find out how to prevent yourself from chocking when it comes down to it!
Section: Sports :: Nov 20, 2003
Clubbell Training For All Athletes!
Clubbells are an excellent tool to build grip strength, shoulder stability and give you a challenging conditioning workout too. Try this sample clubbell workout guaranteed to get you stronger!
Section: Sports :: Sep 15, 2003
Core Training For Martial Artists.
By Alwyn Cosgrove - In short, what would lie at the core of a martial arts training article? And here we are, CORE training for martial arts. Check out this awesome four-week abdominal strength training program for martial artists.
Section: Sports :: Jul 29, 2003
Discover How To Become A Better Athlete With 'Mostability!'
Discover how you can begin to use the concept of 'mostability' to improve your athletic performance and drastically reduce your chances of injury on the field. You'll also see three exercises you should do right now to become a better athlete!
Section: Sports :: Apr 06, 2004
Flexibility For Swimming!
With summer in full swing and temperatures rising, many of us turn to the pool as a cool way to get some aerobic exercise without all the sweat. But before you dive in and start counting laps, remember that just because swimming doesn't involve any impact on the joints, that doesn't mean that joint flexibility isn't important.
Section: Sports :: Apr 06, 2004
High Intensity Conditioning For Maximum Performance!
Try this brand new high-intensity conditioning program guaranteed to get you into the best shape, regardless of the sport you play! The program includes sample treadmill and bike programs with exact speed, heart rate zones and resistance.
Section: Sports :: Oct 08, 2003
How To Improve Your Kicking Power!
The moral to my ramblings is that kicking is a rapidly performed explosive movement, and to get better at doing it, we need to utilize rapid, explosive movements. I am not going to get into the anatomy and physiology behind the some of these exercises, but I will explain them is as much detail as possible.
Section: Sports :: Sep 24, 2003
How To Intensify Your Workouts!
In a perfect strength training universe, everybody would work hard, everybody would keep adding weight to the bar, everybody would progress and everybody would reach their natural strength limits. But this is not the perfect strength training universe. Learn how to bump up your intensity!
Section: Training :: Sep 25, 2003
How To Reduce Stubborn Knee Injuries In All Sports!
Check out these five home-based exercises that are shown to make your knees stronger and get you off the injured reserve list in a hurry!
Section: Training :: Apr 09, 2004
Ice Or Heat For Faster Healing?
One question many athletes ask when they get injured, is which is the best to use, ice or heat? To answer that question we must first look at the physiology behind the healing process.
Section: Training :: Aug 12, 2003
Nutrition For Ultra-Endurance Athletes!
An in-depth look at all of the nutritional considerations for competing in ultra-marathon events. Topics include hydration, pre/post event eating, and carbs.
Section: Sports :: Nov 17, 2003
Prepare For The NFL!
The NFL Combine is the final exam for most players where their 40 time or weight lifting reps can make a difference of several rounds in April's NFL Draft. Learn how prepare for the final stages!
Section: Sports :: Sep 30, 2003
Soccer Speed Training.
Soccer can be a tough sport to train for. Soccer athletes must have not only an endurance base, but also the ability to sprint at full speed for short distances. Try these programs and drills to improve your speed and agility!
Section: Sports :: Jun 19, 2003
Speed & Power Training For The 40!
This article is going to give you some insight on speed and power training to enhance you 40 yard time.
Section: Sports :: Sep 05, 2003
Sports Drinks and Rehydration: What You Should Know!
Sport Drinks are becoming more popular everyday, but do you know when and how you should be drinking them? There are many different types of energy drinks on the market all promoting that their drink is the best.
Section: Nutrition :: Aug 14, 2003
Staying Relaxed Under Pressure.
Do you crumble under the pressure of big games, interviews, or important meetings? Learning how to stay composed under pressure is a key skill for performing your best in any situation. Use these tips to help control your nerves.
Section: Mind :: Aug 20, 2003
Strength & Conditioning For American Football!
Year round strength and conditioning is now a must for any football team that is aspiring to a high level of performance. Therefore, this article is an introduction to the most important principles of the elaboration of an annual strength and conditioning program.
Section: Sports :: Nov 26, 2003
Summer Conditioning For Rugby Players!
A gradual build up over the summer months enables fitness gains to be made without so much pain and with less injury. Check out these awesome conditioning tips for rugby players.
Section: Sports :: Aug 25, 2003
Taking Young Athletes To The Next Level
Learn the truth about training young athletes for success... including when young athletes should specialize in only one sport (the answer might surprise you!)
Section: Training :: Nov 25, 2003
The 4 Exercises EVERY Athlete Should Be Doing?
Get the inside scoop on how to strengthen the weakest link that is hurting your performance potential. See the 4 exercises you MUST include in your training program (along with photos and the exact number of sets and reps).
Section: Training :: Dec 03, 2003
The Truth About Plyometrics - Part 2.
In part II of this breakthrough training series, Juan goes into detail about how to create a plyometric training program, and even gives a complete 12-week plyometric training program for basketball including images of eleven plyometric exercises.
Section: Sports :: Aug 01, 2003
The Truth About Plyometrics.
In part I of this ongoing series, Juan answers all of your questions about the benefits of plyometrics and how it can help you on the field! As a performance enhancement consultant, it has been my experience that plyometric training is one of the most requested forms of training by athletes.
Section: Sports :: Aug 01, 2003
Think Posture, Think Power.
More power, decreased risk of injury and improved muscle recruitment. Sound good? Think about your posture. Good posture is essential to building a powerful, flexible core and can help you improve your game and enhance your day-to-day activities.
Section: Training :: Dec 03, 2003
Tips On Improving Your 40-Yard Dash!
The forty yard dash is tested in almost all sports now. Whatever your sport the mechanic remain the same. Here are some key pointers to lowering your time.
Section: Sports :: Sep 05, 2003
Workout For Improving Your 40-Yard Dash Time!
Follow this workout to improve your 40-yard dash. You'll find complete drills, plyometrics and even a speed conditioning plan here!
Section: Sports :: Sep 25, 2003
Wrestling Quickness & Power Drills.
Here is a case study of a wrestler who wanted to improve power out of the bottom position and to improve quickness off the whistle and the opponent's movements. This program is designed to work on your reaction time and defensive power. Learn how to get stronger and faster!
Section: Sports :: Jul 25, 2003
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