Force plates are a means of measuring ground reaction forces over a period of time. Pressure mapping shows the interaction between the foot and lower extremity and the ground. The best way toof take advantage of both technologies is in conjunction with other metrics and interpretations by skilled professionals.
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By Leaps and Bounds: My Evolution to the Split Jump
My athletes used a 1970s-era isokinetic device called the Leaper as a rack for their warmups. It didn’t offer enough progressive challenges. Split jumps solve that problem. There are several variations to keep interest high.
Read MoreThe Top 5 Tech Tips for Strength Coaches
The most important element in a successful weight room is good coaching. Tech can help or hinder coaches in achieving their goal of maximizing their athletes’ potential. These five tips are the “greatest hits” of helpful tech based on years of practical experience.
Read MorePromote, Recruit, Attract
To attract athletes to participate in track and field, coaches must be prepared to promote the sport and recruit the talent.
Read MoreHow Better Assessment Methods Can Reduce Injury Risk
The prevalence of injuries among young athletes before and during the early 2000s were likely a consequence of the lack of proper assessment. Concerned about this situation, a notable athlete began coaching and instituting several types of assessments as he moved into personal training. He’s currently self-evaluating three relatively new methods to make his methodology even more reliable.
Read MoreThe 7 Ways Aries Merritt’s Mindset Helped Him Clear Real-Life Hurdles
Shortly after a dream 2012 season, hurdler Aries Merritt learned he had a rare kidney disease. He and his coach Andreas Behm adopted several strategies to deal with the situation. Their faith and persistence paid off in a bronze medal in the World Championships that may have been even more meaningful than Aries’s Olympic gold.
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