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Does Sprinting Build Upper Body Strength?
September 9, 2022Sprinting is associated with lower-body dominance, and with good reason. Most of the power in a sprint comes from the legs, after all. But that…
Understanding The Sagittal, Frontal, and Transverse Planes of Motion
September 8, 2022Every exercise you perform in a gym is based on movements we make in real life; walking, reaching, squatting, lunging. While some may be more…
Different Levels of Training Frequency and Performance
September 6, 2022There are many debates in the fitness world about how frequently someone should train to see results. Do you need to go to the gym…
How Offseason Training Helps Young Athletes Excel
September 5, 2022The offseason is the perfect time for young athletes to focus on their training, skill building, and overall athletic development. Why is it the perfect…
Developing Strength and Power for Young Athletes
August 24, 2022As young athletes begin to develop their strength and power, it is important to understand how these qualities can be improved most efficiently—and safely. Strength…
What’s the Difference Between Agility and Speed?
August 22, 2022One of the most common questions asked about speed and agility training is, well, what’s the difference between speed and agility? Aren’t they both just…
5 Training Tips for Young Hockey Players
August 19, 2022Hockey is an incredibly skilled sport. The speed of the game, the complexity of play, and the physical contact that occurs all combine to create…
Returning to Play After an Injury
August 17, 2022When an injury happens, you can be forced to leave the sport you love for an extended period of time. It can be difficult to…
Athletic Performance Training
August 15, 2022Performance training is designed to improve an athlete’s ability to meet the demands of their sport. It is typically used by competitive athletes in order…
Become Faster by Improving Your Movement Mechanics
August 12, 2022Nearly all sports require some form of fast movement, whether it’s sprinting, changing directions, jumping, or all of the above. Power and explosiveness are essential…