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Plyometrics: Dynamic Strength and Explosive Power - A Review
Plyometric training is used to help muscles reach maximum strength. The physiology of the muscle and the effect of plyometric training on the muscle are considered when crafting a training program. Tailor a specific training program using featured example exercises and sample training programs.
How to Calculate Optimal Stride Length and Stride Frequency Using Trochanter Length
By Curtis Taylor, University of Oregon I became a track coach because I didn't want to do math. Now that I am a track coach, I spend a lot of...
Brooks Johnson on the Advantage of Immediate Feedback
“Athletes in ballistic events have a psychological profile that rewards instant feedback,” said Coach Brooks Johnson. “Instant feedback fits right in with the now psyche of the athletes and the psychological profile that allows them to run as fast as they do.”
What is the Future of CrossFit and How is Technology Changing the Game?
Ignoring the rise of popularity of CrossFit is impossible now that thousands of gyms, or what is referred as boxes are all over the world. What started out in Washington fourteen years ago is now a major factor in group exercise, and many similarities to general preparation training in sport and CrossFit. You don't have to be an elite athlete or even CrossFit participant to learn how to add Freelap timing to your training.
6 Priorities for Hosting a Pro Style Combine
Thinking of hosting a combine to raise money or awareness of your facility? Testing athletes is growing and it doesn't take much to get started. With good planning and follow-through, high school teams can use combine testing, evaluating a player's athletic abilities, easily with some old fashioned word of mouth and having the right people involved.
Moneyball Speed: How Acceleration Improves Baseball Performance
Does speed and power matter in baseball? It sure does. In this article we take a look at the baseball specific research on performance and see how the player speed still maters at all levels. With a critical review of the available research, we have a clear understanding of investing into training that helps develop speed, and how fast one needs to be to have major league speed.
Think You Want to be a Bobsledder?
Think going to the Olympics as a bobsleigh athlete is easy? Guess again. The physical abilities of an elite bobsledder is near legendary in speed and power. In this article we will share a little history, some differences is their combine and the NFL, and how track stars like Lolo Jones are leading the way to the 2014 Olympics in Sochi.
Colleges and Universities that use Electronic Timing in Training Programs
Below are some of the colleges and universities that have integrated Freelap electronic timing into their speed development programs. Contact us today to learn how Freelap can enhance your training...
Long and Triple Jump Training - An Interview with Boo Schexnayder
Jumps coach Boo Schexnayder shares his experience working with elite jumps and gives practical advice in training and coaching.
ASR Training Distance Over Time
By Lisle Track Coach Ken Jakalski This video shows athletes starting at a certain point on the track based on their individual ASR speed regression calculation. Instead of running a set...
5 Ways to Use Immediate Feedback in Training
The common approach to working with athletes is giving feedback, both qualitative and and quantitative during training and sometimes after practice. While objective information is important, the science sometimes has to be balanced with the art in giving the right amount and type of information back to the athlete. When an athlete is self trained or on on their own, feedback is necessary to get an idea of progress. In this article we will look at different approaches in using timing with other objective indicators to see what ways may work for individual athletes and specific circumstances.
