Plyometric exercises were developed by scientists in Russia and Germany. Plyometrics were initially applied to only track and field athletes. Plyometrics were so successful that eastern countries soon dominated Olympic track and field events. The rest of the world took notice, especially an American track and field coach named Fred Wilt. Plyometrics grew into a worldwide phenomenon utilized by athletes across all types of sports.
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Finding the right pair of track spikes might seem like a daunting task to anyone getting into track and field for the first time, but after spending a bit of time learning about which spikes will work for each event, it doesn’t have to be. There is no magic or witchcraft involved with track spikes, […]
Read MoreSteve Magness on Muscle Fiber Types, Muscle Tension and Tone, and Blood Testing
Steve Magness answers questions about muscle fiber types, muscle tension and tone, blood testing and monitoring.
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Electronic timing at practice will one day be as common as spikes. Here are ten reasons why.
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A frequently asked question is how fast athletes in sports apart from track and field, where the precision of timing is well established, really are. Other vitals, such as height and weight, are readily accepted, but benchmarks on speed in field sports are viewed with skepticism given the problems with timing accuracy and achieving common-ground testing.
Read MoreInterview with Syracuse Coach Dave Hegland
The transition from 8 to 7 steps is not as easy as doing some starts in the fall and hoping things work out. Could you share what general development aspects coaches in high school can think about so they are not impairing long-term development with 8 steps but not pushing 7 steps early. The transition and decision is very unique and copying elite athletes can be a disaster. What are your thoughts here?
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