PLT4M

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Let’s take a look at in season strength training and break down the why, what, and how! While in-season, your athletes will adapt to the rigors of practices and games, often reaching peak physical conditioning for that sport. Why In Season Strength Training? In season strength training can help!

Strength

PLT4M

JANUARY 12, 2024

A well-structured strength and conditioning program can enhance strength, power, speed, agility, capacity, and endurance while reducing the risk of injury. This is where strength and conditioning templates come into play. From these challenges came the rise of strength and conditioning software.

Strength

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. This article explores specific programs and approaches for the different levels of students in a high school strength and conditioning program.

High School

PLT4M

JANUARY 18, 2023

Strength & conditioning classes are becoming a popular physical education offering. We take stories and insights from schools across the country to highlight 7 keys to successful strength and conditioning classes. 7 Keys To Successful Strength and Conditioning Classes Every school is different.

Strength

PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2023

Strength and conditioning software is a powerful tool. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of strength and conditioning software for high schools and how to choose the right software for your needs. PLT4M is best known as the strength and conditioning software for education. Ready to Learn More?

High School

PLT4M

MARCH 15, 2023

What is the right workout app for high school strength and conditioning? We break down the 5 keys for a high school strength and conditioning app. In addition, we highlight schools across the country using a strength and conditioning app for PE and athletics.

High School

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 12, 2022

For those of you not aware of CrossFit, it’s a strength and conditioning program that employs a mix of aerobic, gymnastics, body weight and Olympic lifting exercises. While Crossfit is an exercise philosophy, it’s also a competitive fitness sport, with the CrossFit Games conducted every year since 2007.

Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

There are endless benefits for athletes who participate in a proper strength training program. While many athletes, coaches, and teams typically look for stronger muscles and improved athletic performance in the weight room, injury prevention is one of the most significant benefits of strength training.

Strength

The Sporting

AUGUST 12, 2022

The main aim of Pilates is to pump up your muscles and enhance your body’s strength. Pilates is much more than body movement. The communication of the upper and lower body enhances your core strength and balance. Pilates Increases Body Mobility Flexibility is your body’s range of movement. How to Get Started?

Flexibility

Player Development Project

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

An expert guide to football conditioning. Professional coaches demonstrate the best football conditioning workouts, and how to add them to your sessions. What is conditioning in football, and why is it important? The post Football Conditioning: The Fundamentals appeared first on Player Development Project.

Conditioning

PLT4M

JULY 31, 2023

The benefits of tracking student progress include: Personalized Learning: Students have unique strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles. Strength – 1 Minute Push Up Test, 1 Minute Squat Air Squat Test, Max Pull-Ups – All these tests seek to test relative muscular strength and endurance of the body.

Physical Education

PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

Mental Health Issues Facing Students The mental health conditions of students are a major public health concern. ” And while studies and research have documented students’ poor mental health, anyone who has spent time in a school has seen firsthand students’ startling mental health conditions. Ready to Learn More?

Fitness

PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Regular physical activity in children and adolescents promotes health and fitness and helps to reduce obesity and the risk of developing chronic conditions. This recommendation from the CDC is for all students. Physical activity is an important factor in the prevention of secondary conditions. Ready to Learn More?

Physical Education

First Beat

MAY 9, 2023

Jesper Giller ås is the Strength and Conditioning Coach at Leksands IF , a Swedish ice hockey team competing in the SHL, Sweden’s top-tier league. As he pursued his education, he became increasingly drawn to the role of a team’s strength and conditioning coach. Which Firstbeat features do you find the most useful?

Sports

PLT4M

JULY 22, 2022

What started as a passion project for our two co-founders while they were teaching and coaching has since grown into a nationwide fitness and health movement. Alex Relph , a college football coach and strength coach, felt the same frustration. Get Access Here. But, I also want something similar for my physical education students.”

Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Some of the major factors driving this movement are: Competition Money Social Media Lack of Education Competition: What drives athletes at almost any age is the desire to be the best. When athletes want to improve specific on-field tasks, they believe these movement patterns need to be replicated, exactly, in a strength training program.

Sports

Designs for Health

JULY 21, 2022

They create force and movement, support bones to maintain posture, contribute to energy metabolism and storage, and regulate endocrine function. Several health conditions result from muscle mass loss, including sarcopenia, cachexia, and muscle disuse atrophy. Muscles have a variety of important functions in the body.

Health

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

First, we discuss the importance of strength and conditioning for all student-athletes, regardless of gender. Instead, we should consider what needs to be done in the world of high school female athlete training to boost participation and promote strength training for young women across the country.

High School

PLT4M

APRIL 5, 2023

45 years later, the world of high school strength and conditioning has grown and evolved. Bigger Faster Stronger – A First Step In High School Weight Training Strength training has been around as long as the pyramids in Egypt! The strength and performance classes comprise a diverse range of students.

High School

AASP

MAY 21, 2024

Research has also shown that exercise and physical movement can improve mental functioning (Sharma et al., Most student-athletes have access to medical healthcare, nutrition services, strength & conditioning, mental health clinicians and mental performance coaches, and student-athlete development staff.

Wellness

PLT4M

MARCH 15, 2024

Strength training plays a vital role in the success of basketball players’ performance on the court. Here lies a golden opportunity for strength and conditioning to support the total athletic development of young athletes through safe and effective training programs! Think comprehensive! Think consistent!

High School

PLT4M

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Athletic PE is an opportunity for student athletes to participate in a comprehensive strength and conditioning program during physical education classes. Benefits of Athletic PE In many school districts, the weight room and strength and conditioning are limited to one or two specific sports (typically football).

PE

The Sporting

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Conditioning your body for peak athletic performance will help you to feel motivated and progress quickly. This will improve muscle function and strength. Condition Your Body Where It Matters It's best to condition all of your muscles, regardless of your sport or activity.

Exercise

PLT4M

MAY 5, 2023

The barbell bench press is an excellent movement for students to learn and develop. Whether for athletic development or general fitness, the barbell bench press is one of the most effective exercises for developing muscular strength. This article will explore technique and movement tips for great barbell bench press form.

Strength

The Sporting

OCTOBER 12, 2022

: Looking at the different variations of Pilates There are many different types of Pilates, which is an exercise form that utilizes different ranges of controlled movements that are designed in a way to enhance physical endurance, posture, and flexibility. What you get is a toned and sleek body. What you get is a toned and sleek body.

Exercise

PLT4M

MARCH 21, 2023

The hang clean is a popular movement in strength and conditioning programs. As defined by the International Weightlifting Federation ‘s (IWF) rules for competition, a clean is performed anytime a barbell is “pulled in a single movement from the platform to the shoulders, while either splitting or bending the legs.”

Movement

The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

They are also ideal for anyone looking for an intense and competitive outlet that requires both strength and endurance. But tennis isn't just about steady-state cardio; it's a dynamic sport that combines explosive movements with brief recovery periods. Squash matches are intense, demanding not only energy but also stamina and strength.

Fitness

Designs for Health

JANUARY 4, 2024

An imbalance in these electrolytes can disrupt normal bodily functions and may lead to symptoms like headaches, fatigue, or even severe conditions. Daily water losses also occur from respiration, urination, and bowel movements. Magnesium is required for muscle function and proper bone strength.

Health

The Sporting

APRIL 3, 2024

A strong, well-conditioned body can run faster, jump higher, lift heavier weights and perform better overall in various physical activities. Firstly, the physical demands of sports activities can put immense strain on the body, leading to overuse injuries or acute injuries from sudden movements.

Nutrition

Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 2, 2022

He doesn’t just advocate bending it a little, but full range of motion movements that would have made me cringe just thinking about them a year ago. Another novel approach is he trains muscle groups in the legs with exercises opposite to their most popular variations, which builds strength and stability.

Coaching

The Sporting

AUGUST 13, 2022

A study showed that Pilates is a form of exercise that helps to reduce pain, especially back pain, as the movements involve aligning the body. It helps get you the stability and strength that your muscles require. It is a mix of meditation, mindfulness, breath control and strengthening movements.

Exercise

Informed Practitioner in Sport

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: This commentary was originally a guest post for the sadly now defunct Strength of Science website. MOTIVATIONS OF THE TARGET AUDIENCE… Let us consider the two major audience groups that have been the most willing converts to the new train smarter and harder movement. times higher when very high–velocity running (i.e.

Strength

Informed Practitioner in Sport

JANUARY 15, 2021

During this phase kids can certainly gain strength but mainly this is through becoming better able to harness what they have; until puberty hits we will not see marked gains in muscle mass. To explain the top line in the figure, the onus at this stage is discovering and developing movement capabilities and motor skills.

Assessment

First Beat

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

If a player makes it through this period without sustaining an injury, I think it is safe to say that his physical condition will be better than it was at the start of the pre-season. I like to use TRAINING IMPULSE (TRIMP), MOVEMENT LOAD (ML), MOVEMENT EFFICIENCY (ME) and HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING (HIT) for fitness trend recognition.

Fitness

First Beat

MARCH 7, 2024

In this interview, Chris Köller , Athletic Strength and Conditioning Coach at BC Pharmaserv Marburg , a women’s first-division basketball team in Germany, talks to us about how he got started with Firstbeat and how he uses it with his athletes. I’m excited to use Movement Load with the premium version and see how that plays in.

Coaching

First Beat

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Tracking Progress and Conditioning Conditioning state of the Individual/Team by Comparing the Same Drill/Exercise Over Time. Game intensity vs. Small sided game intensity In this example, the coach couldn’t replicate game intensity with a 5v5 SSG by examining TRIMP/min, Movement Intensity, Average Heart Rate (Avg. 8 Power 25 0.31

Conditioning

Better Coaching

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Often athletes throw and swing the bat from the same side, so the constant repetitive rotational movements can cause spine and hip misalignment issues. Because of the constant lateral movements, young tennis players are also susceptible to lower body injuries, such as stress fractures in the feet or legs.

Sports