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10 Tests for Measuring Athletic and Functional Performance

“If you ain’t assessin’, you’re just guessin’!”   I cannot remember who I first heard this from, but I find it absolutely true. I’ve discovered that I’m a “fixer” by nature. Sometimes so much to a fault (just ask my wife!), I’m always re-evaluating things I come across daily to find ways to make them …

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Resistance Training Guidelines & Exercise Progression in Injury Rehabilitation

As rehab and fitness professionals, it is crucial that we know why we do what we do. Always be able to answer if someone asks “why?”. One of the awesome things about our profession is that, in rehabilitation and strength training, there are many successful approaches to obtaining great outcomes. Throughout my career I have …

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Power Development for Athletes: Improving Explosiveness

He-Man has the power.  So does Snap and Nintendo.  Now it’s your turn to have the power! It’s time for a science lesson!  What is Power?  Power (P) is the rate at which energy is transferred, used, or transformed (scientifically, P = Force x Velocity).  The most important neuromuscular function in athletics is the ability …

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