Alcohol & Workouts: Impact on Performance, Recovery, and Muscle Growth
Two beers, while not entirely "ruining" a workout, can subtly impair performance, hinder recovery, and diminish physiological adaptations, e...
By Hart
Category: Fitness & Performance
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Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT): Understanding Its Principles, Benefits, and Application in Fitness
Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) is a systematic process designed to identify and correct muscular imbalances and limitations in range of motion, ai...
By Jordan
Muscular Power: Physiological, Biomechanical, and Training Factors
Muscular power is profoundly influenced by physiological factors like muscle fiber type and neural drive, biomechanical principles, specific training ...
By Hart
Vertical Jump: Measurement Methods, Science, and Improvement Strategies
Your vertical jump is measured by subtracting your standing reach height from your maximum jump height, with the wall touch test being the most access...
By Jordan
Standing Reach: Definition, Measurement, and Applications
Standing reach is a fundamental anthropometric measurement that quantifies the maximum vertical distance an individual can touch while standing flat-f...
By Alex
Power in Performance-Related Fitness: Definition, Importance, and Training
In performance-related fitness, power is defined as the rate at which work is performed, combining both strength and speed to produce explosive moveme...
By Hart
Power vs. Explosiveness: Definitions, Training, and Athletic Application
Power is the rate at which work is done, combining force and velocity, while explosiveness is the ability to generate maximal force in the shortest ti...
By Alex
WHOOP Fitness: System, Metrics, Benefits, and Considerations
WHOOP fitness is an integrated system of a wearable device and subscription platform designed to monitor physiological data, providing insights into r...
By Hart
Strava Moving Time: Understanding, Calculation, and Impact on Training
Moving Time on Strava is the duration an athlete is actively in motion during an activity, excluding rest or inactivity, providing a precise measure o...
By Alex
