Training Peak Phase: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters
The peak phase, or taper, is a strategic reduction in training volume and intensity before competition to optimize an athlete's physiological and psyc...
By Jordan
Category: Sports Performance
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Ground Contact Time: Understanding, Improving, and Training for Faster Movement
To strike the ground faster, focus on improving reactive strength through plyometrics, enhancing lower body power, and refining running mechanics for ...
By Alex
Swimming Stability: Definition, Importance, and Training Techniques
Stability in swimming refers to a swimmer's ability to maintain a streamlined, horizontal, and controlled body position in the water, minimizing unwan...
By Jordan
Peak Power Output: Training for Explosive Force, Velocity, and Athletic Performance
Increasing peak power output involves strategically combining strength, ballistic, and plyometric training to enhance the neuromuscular system's abili...
By Alex
Squats for Vertical Jump: Half vs. Full Depth, Biomechanics, and Training
While half squats have specific applications, full squats are generally equally effective or superior for developing the comprehensive strength and po...
By Jordan
Swimming Efficiency: Understanding, Measuring, and Improving Your Performance
Swimming efficiency is primarily calculated by the Swim Golf Score (SGS), which combines stroke count and time for a given distance to balance speed a...
By Alex
Running Form: How to Measure, Key Parameters, and Analysis Methods
Measuring running form involves combining observational analysis, wearable data, and advanced biomechanical assessments to quantify parameters for eff...
By Alex
Leg Swing Speed: Biomechanics, Training Strategies, and Performance Enhancement
Increasing leg swing speed requires a synergistic approach combining targeted strength and power training, enhanced flexibility and mobility, refined ...
By Hart
Swimming Speed: Why Shallow Pools Don't Make You Faster
Swimming in shallow pools generally does not increase speed; instead, it typically increases drag due to wave reflection and boundary layer effects, s...
By Alex
