Training age!
Training age is an important concept which both athletes and coaches should be aware of. Many now make the mistake of comparing athletes based on…
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Blueprint for big legs!
My old coaches used to say “The legs feed the wolf! There are few sports where having big, strong legs does not carry over into…
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Training day or night!
This post comes in response to a question we had from one of our readers. He asked “Why can I lift more when I train…
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Science of strength!
In this post I will discuss the physiological components that make up physical strength. In general the strength of a muscle is determined by its…
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4 Ways to improve lactate clearance!
The accumulation of lactate is deemed to be a major determinant of performance during competition. Lactate is a byproduct of glycolysis. The accumulation of lactate…
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Building the engine!
Our cardiovascular system is basically an engine. The bigger it is the more power we can produce. Like any powerful engine its performance is based on…
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Fat loss for athletes!
Body composition and body mass are important for most sports. The success of an athlete can rely heavily on falling within the norms of their sports,…
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Post Activation Potentiation
Also referred to as a PAP response, Post Activation Potentiation has been a tool in an athletes training arsenal for decades. The basic theory is…
