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Jumping to New Performance Levels: Plyometric Training for Youth
Plyometrics is not just for skilled athletes at the elite level. Studies show that plyometric training has positive effects on a number of performance attributes in 10- to 13-year-old children. [...]
3 Tips to Instantly Increase your Vertical Jump
For many, the vertical jump is the single best test of power and overall athleticism. Coaches often use this test as a quick indicator for athletic...
5 Posture Exercises That Maximize Strength
From the moment you wake up the world is in the palm of your hand. Literally. It's your smart phone. That one device wakes you up in the morning, tells...
Reducing Tight Hamstrings without Stretching for Hockey Players
Tight hamstrings plague hockey players. These athletes will spend a lot of time trying to stretch but the hamstrings never seem to loosen up. There are...
What the Heck Is Pure Barre and Why Should Athletes Do It?
What exactly is Pure Barre? Pure Barre, started by a former dancer in 2001, is a ballet barre-incorporating exercise class that combines elements of Pilates, weight lifting and ballet into [...]
Prevent Achilles Injuries With This Mini-Warm-Up
Achilles tendon injuries can be potentially devastating to your career. They are very painful and may take a year to fully recover from. Several things can cause an Achilles injury, [...]
Calgary Flames Elasticity Dos and Don’ts
Most old school hockey players started playing puck by gathering around center ice to stretch. This game prep technique has changed dramatically. Rich Hesketh, Calgary Flames S+C coach, stresses the [...]