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Why Sprinting Is Important
Sprinting isn’t just a “leg” workout; it requires a full-body effort, taxing a well-developed energy system and pushing it to its limits. An increase in VO2 max is a hedge against aging. Your lungs get better at processing oxygen, making you more efficient in everything you choose to do. The more you sprint, the better you get at delivering oxygen to your muscles, resulting in greater output.
Training in a Transverse Plane
Training in the confines of the gym space (GPP) with a focus on transverse plane and rotational power like apply as much to sport as it does everyday life. For example, lifting a heavy tire from the ground into a pickup truck requires rotational strength and stability. While we might not be able to train this exact movement in the gym we can use sandbags, medballs, kettlebells and throws to train for such an occurrence. Thus by training in the transverse plane, athletes can improve their overall efficiency, making them stronger and generally more useful.
Post Activation Potentiation Training aka PAP
As athletes and coaches continue to explore the potential of PAP, its impact on strength, power, and explosive performance will remain a crucial element in achieving athletic excellence. By understanding and applying the principles of PAP, we can optimize their training and enhance their performance across a range of sports and physical activities.
Compensatory Acceleration Training aka CAT
Compensatory acceleration represents a significant advancement in the field of strength training, influenced by the pioneering work of Dr. Fred Hatfield and the practical applications here at Power Athlete. Hatfield’s theoretical foundation in Power and John’s integration of these principles into the Power Athlete training system have collectively enhanced the understanding and application of this method. As athletes and coaches continue to explore and utilize compensatory acceleration, its impact on strength, power, and overall performance will likely remain a crucial element in achieving athletic excellence.
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IT IS BETTER TO LIVE LIKE A FARMER THAN A BARTENDER.
Real talk: your lifestyle choices can make or break your fitness goals. Let’s set the stage for…
Black Belt Mentality: Six Tips for Mastering Mastery
A lot has been said, correctly, about the benefit of maintaining a “White Belt Mentality.” Indeed, my…
The Bench Press Debate: Finding the Right Bar Path
Ah, the bench press—a beloved exercise that has sparked more arguments than a family holiday dinner. From…
Maximizing Recovery with Caffeine
After a challenging workout, your body undergoes a process of recovery and replenishment crucial for muscle repair…
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
Pain: Sticks and Stones
“Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones, but Words Will?…” The next time you get under a…
Clash of the Titans: Dual Program Dilemma
Part of being a good strength and conditioning coach is knowing where an athlete is at in…
Pain: Why Won’t it Go Away?
As we learned in Power Athlete Episode – 251 with Adriaan Louw, working with athletes in pain…
Intermittent Fasting and the Power Athlete
It seems to be all the rage now, with online health coaches and internet fitness models claiming…
