Loosely defined, fitness is one’s ability to complete work at a designated rate that is required to be successful in their sport. The primary energy system being utilized may differ depending on the sport and/or position, but overall, fitness really comes down to one’s capacity to do the work needed to compete at a highContinue reading “The Forgotten Benefits of Fitness”
Category Archives: Movement Training
The Missing Component in Movement Screens
When we think of movement screens, oftentimes our minds immediately go to FMS, YBT, force plate profiles, triple hops, and so on. Every team and/or coach has a unique combination that is useful to them and their process. These screens can provide so much information that allows us to track athletes’ progress, find baselines, andContinue reading “The Missing Component in Movement Screens”
3 Thoughts on Tracking and Dosing High Speed Running
It’s a hot topic in the sports science world as everybody is constantly talking about High Speed Running or High Intensity Distance. It makes sense as higher velocity running has a significantly higher cost on the body as a whole and therefore should be closely monitored and tracked (if possible). But when it comes toContinue reading “3 Thoughts on Tracking and Dosing High Speed Running”
Physical Considerations for Athletes Post-Covid
So your athletes went from being in crazy good shape to eating animal crackers on the couch and finishing “Friends” for the umpteenth time (obviously they were on a break). Okay so they probably didn’t take that much downtime, but when you compare what they’ve done compared to the complex demands of their sport, itContinue reading “Physical Considerations for Athletes Post-Covid”