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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

Introduction Many recreational and professional athletes frequently perform 5-15 minutes of low to moderate intensity exercises or movements after their training or competition in an attempt to improve recovery and hereby enhance subsequent performance and reduce injuries. This recovery method

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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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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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