Stretch to match your goals
As mentioned in Understanding Hamstring Function and the Related Injury Risks, the hamstring is at a higher risk of injury when exposed to a lack of flexibility, decreasing its ability to efficiently transfer eccentric load to the tendon and increasing myofibrillar strain. Therefore, aiming to maintain adequate flexibility to reduce injury risk makes sense. The…
Understanding hamstring function and the related injury risks.
The hamstring is a group of muscle situated in the posterior section of the leg originating from the ischial tuberosity of the hip and inserting at the knee. It is comprised of the semitendinosus, the semimembranosus and the biceps femoris. Their main function involves extension of the hip and flexion of the knee joint but…
Should I perform my plyometrics training with added load?
Plyometrics are accepted in the realm of strength and conditioning as an effective and reliable mean to improve performance in power-based movements such as jumping and sprinting. The topic is heavily researched as there are still uncertainty on the most effective way to train plyometrics to yield maximal gains. Whether it be the type of…
Training Load Monitoring for Lower Budget Organisation
Load Monitoring has seen growing interest due to the edge it can provide an organisation from an athletic performance standpoint. Indeed, if used appropriately, it can help you create a physical condition baseline, determine an athlete’s adaptation to a certain training stimulus and minimize the risk of over-reaching related injury or illness. Training load monitoring…
Maximise Your Networking
People often reach out to me on social media with hopes I can give them the secret formula to becoming a professional strength and conditioning coach. Most of those times, their first question is about networking: “Who should I connect with to help me get a job in this league/school/team?” If this is you, we…
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