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Treadmill vs. outdoor running: Which one is best for performance, rehab and injuries, according to science

Biomechanical differences between treadmill and outdoor running

This blog post will discuss whether treadmill running is similar to outdoor running based on the latest science

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Is it possible to react within 100 ms in a sprint start?

Sprint starts reaction time at start of blocks with electrochemical processes such as muscle slack and start-up pistol with male sprinter with muscles and skeleton

Is it possible to react within 100 ms after the gun signal in a sprint start? In athletics, a sprinter is disqualified when he or she initiates the start movement within 100 ms after the start signal. This 100 ms

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Do we need to perform a cool-down after exercise?

Cool-down figure showing the potential psychphysiolgial benefits of an active cool-down or warm-down on post-exercise recovery. Potential benefits include lactate removal, muscle soreness reduction, improved performance and prevention of injuries

A lot of people perform a cool-down after exercise, using exercise modalities such as running or cycling. Reasons for doing a cool-down include reducing lactate, reducing muscle soreness and more generally: improving recovery. But is a cool-down actually effective at

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How to monitor progression of individual athletes or patients

Linear trend line sport performance with statistical model and measurement error to monirot progression of individual athletes of patients objectively

Many (personal) trainers, (strength and conditioning) coaches and (physio)therapists frequently test their athletes or patients to monitor fitness, progress and to determine changes in performance following training or a specific intervention. For example, some trainers let their athletes perform a bounce

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The effect of resistance training on rapid force development

Heavy weight in resistance training to improve rate of force development

During most sport situations, there is <300ms time to develop force. For example, the ground contact during sprinting is around 100ms and the delivery phase of javelin throwing is around 120ms [1]. The capability to rapidly develop force is therefore

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Compression clothing: Does it really work?

Runner with compression clothing (socks) trying to reduce muscle soreness prevent injuries and improve performance despite scientific evidence showing inconclusive results

Manufacturers of compression clothing claim that the clothing provides ergogenic benefits such as an improved sports performance, a reduction in injuries and an enhanced recovery following exercise. These effects are thought to be the result of a decreased oscillation of

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3 reasons why runners should stop static stretching

Static stretching runner trying to reduce muscle soreness, reducing injuries and improving performance

Static stretching involves lengthening of a muscle until gentle tension is felt and this position is then typically held for 30 s per stretch. Traditionally, stretching, and in particular static stretching has been an integral part of training for many

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Is single-joint training detrimental to sport performance?

Dalen et al. image showing the effects of single-joint (isolated) vs multi-joint training in two groups performing a squat with calf raise of ballistic squat

Exercises such as calf raises, leg curls and ab crunches are frequently used by personal trainers and strength & conditioning coaches with a background in bodybuilding or physiotherapy. In these exercises, it is attempted to train certain muscles such as

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4 misconceptions about core stability training

Planking exercise to train core stability

Core stability exercises such as planking, crunches and the Russian twist are widely incorporated into rehabilitation and sports performance programs to prevent injuries and improve sports performance. However, there are several misconception related to core stability training. In this post

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Balance training: A waste of time?

Balance training with squat on bosu ball with unstable surface and medicine ball

Slacklines, wobble boards or BOSU balls are widely used by athletes and patients to enhance their balance. They assume that an enhanced balance leads to an improved sport performance and a reduction in the number of injuries. However, a recent

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