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Ask the Experts: Will Conditioning Workouts Make Me Faster?
Q: Will conditioning workouts make me faster? A: Conditioning workouts that involve repeated sprints will leave you out of breath, but they won't necessarily make you faster. In fact, working [...]
Ask the Experts: Why Should I Eat Breakfast?
Q: Why should I eat breakfast? Why is it important? A: When coaches and parents tell you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, they're not joking. [...]
Ask the Experts: Should I Wear a Weightlifting Belt?
Q: Should I wear a weightlifting belt when performing Squats or Deadlifts? A: Wearing a weightlifting belt is not a good option for athletes. Weightlifting belts provide additional support for the trunk [...]
Ask the Experts: How Many Reps Should I Do to Get Stronger?
Q: How many reps should I do per set in order to gain strength? A: To develop strength, follow a structured program that begins with high reps (between 10 and 12) [...]
Ask the Experts: What Are the Best Exercises to Build Explosive Hips and Legs
Q: What are the best exercises to build powerful and explosive hips and legs? A: Powerful hips and legs dramatically increase speed, jumping and overall athletic strength. Common lower-body strength and explosive [...]
Ask the Experts: How Long Should I Recover Before the Season?
Candace Parker dunking Q: How often should I have a recovery period, with no weightlifting or intense exercise, and how long should it last? A: The frequency and length [...]
Ask the Experts: What Can I Do To Improve My Jumping Ability?
Q: What exercises can I do outside the weight room to improve my jumping ability? A: Locate an object that's slightly out of your reach. It can be anything from a basketball [...]
Ask the Experts: When Is the Best Time to Perform Plyos
Q: When is the best time during a workout to perform plyometrics? A: The primary objectives of plyometrics are speed, quickness and explosive power, not conditioning and fatigue. Thus, plyometric training is [...]
Ask the Experts: How Many Reps Should I Do?
Q: When lifting, how many reps should I do to make sure I get a good workout? A: If your main goal is to get stronger, stick to 3 to 5 sets [...]
Ask the Experts: When Should I Eat My Pre-Game Meal?
Q: How far in advance of a game should I eat my pre-game meal? A: About three to four hours before game time. This will ensure that your body has enough [...]