Developing an Effective Speed Training Program
There are variety of methodologies used when it comes to effectives speed development training. However, any successful methodology will demonstrate an adherence to the following key areas.
Author: Human Kinetics
How to Develop Core StrengthÂ
The following blog post, adapted from NSCA’s Developing the Core, details how core training exercises are classified as isolated or compound movements and how they help strengthen the core.
Tips for Sport Event Management Graduates
The number of sport-related event management jobs increases as the sport industry continues to grow. Almost every professional sports team and collegiate athletic program, sport governing body hires an event manager. But what type of skills are essential for students who are seeking jobs in sport event management?
How Effective Praise Is One of the Most Powerful Tools for Coaches and Their Athletes
In this extract adapted from Successful Coaching, we’re examining how effective praise is one of the most powerful tools for coaches and their athletes.
Putting Together a Comprehensive Training Program
Individualization of training programs is key to promote health and safety as well as to enhance fitness and improve performance.  Many factors contribute to an optimal training program as discussed in this section from the Fitness Professional’s Handbook, 8thedition. Â
Paris Olympic Games 2024: The Importance of Nutrition for Athletes
In this article Professors Asker Jeukendrup and Michael Gleeson who are the authors of Sport Nutrition 4th edition explain why nutrition is an important factor for Olympic athletes aiming to win a medal in their sport.
Guide for Fitness Professionals: Dr Barbara A. Bushman on Fitness Professional’s Handbook 8E
We asked Dr Barbara A. Bushman, editor of Fitness Professional’s Handbook 8th edition, about the newly published book, what’s new, and how fitness professionals can benefit from it.
Tips to Prevent Running Injuries
Overuse injuries are more common in endurance running than in other endurance sports such as road cycling, swimming, rowing, or cross-country skiing. This is because of the high rates of loading on lower-limb musculoskeletal structures since other types of endurance activities are mostly non-weight-bearing.