Use the stretch shortening cycle: an active stretch followed by immediate contraction The stretch shortening cycle (SSC) involves the utilization of stored energy and increased muscular force via the facilitation of neural pathways and retained elastic energy from
Leave your car at home – Live a longer healthier life Many of you have probably seen the article that we will present today, but it is a too important finding not to be addressed by EBT. You
Train high velocity strength using sub-maximal loads with maximal intent High velocity Strength refers to movements that are done with sub maximal loads with maximal intent. Many coaches have been noted using accommodating resistance (by, for instance bands
Fasting may make it easier to stay in a caloric deficit, and therefore lose weight! Chances are that you’ve heard of fasting or intermittent fasting in some way or another. The main principle is that you limit eating
Dry needling is not more effective than physical therapy for treating trigger points! Dry needling is a technique in which a needle is used to penetrate the muscle. It’s often used to treat muscle pain in form of
Exercise does not change static postural alignment It seems we can’t go five minutes without someone telling us our posture is bad and we need to do such and such exercises to correct it or else. Well, what
5 pillars of explosive power: Part 1: Train slow velocity strength with heavy strength training near maximal effort As noted by Kraemer and Newton, slow velocity training is an aspect of explosive power development. Despite the fact that
Stop focusing on macros, start focusing on food quality “You should eat more protein”. “Stay away from carbs”. We’ve all heard it. How much truth is there to these claims? Well it all depends on your goals! Are you
Riper bananas have less fiber, but more antioxidants A banana’s ripening involves the conversion of resistant starch into the sugars fructose and glucose. Even if the calories remain the same (about 90 kcal per banana), this means that
It’s not just the diet exercise aids in decreasing obesity It’s a well-known fact that childhood obesity is on the rise globally and along with it comes an increased risk of disease in this population, among them cardiovascular
