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Number of results: 12 // Displaying page 1 of 2

Hot Topic: Enhancing Physical Fitness in the Fire Service: A Novel Approach to Exercise Training
A common barrier to facilitating physical activity is a lack of available exercise equipment at the fire station. This Hot Topic introduces a novel approach to exercise training at the fire station utilizing firefighter equipment (e.g., fire hoses, ladders, etc.).
Nonlinear Speed Kills, Right?
How to develop sport-specific agility training to ensure safe and effective change of direction (COD)
Jabs, Hooks, and Uppercuts for Tactical Athletes
Boxing combination drills improve tactical performance and reaction time. Includes sample focus mitt drills.
Improving Power in Elite Soccer Players
Effects of the SAQ training method on power performance in elite soccer players. From the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
Hot Topic: Individualizing High-Intensity Interval Training in Intermittent Sport Athletes with the 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) remains one of the most popular forms of exercise. But what is the best method to test HIIT?
Comparing Speed, Agility and Jumping Capabilities
Coaches and strength and conditioning professionals should use separate tests for jumping, sprinting and quick change-of-direction motor abilities. From the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
Agility Decisions
This study synopsis investigates the psychology behind making quick decisions. From the NSCA's Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
A New Anaerobic Power Test
This synopsis investigates the reliability and validity of a new repeated agility test to measure anaerobic and explosive power. From the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
Agility for Firefighters
Use the box drill to improve firefighters' footwork and agility.
Hot Topic: Functional Movement Screen
The functional movement screen is one test that attempts to identify movement impairments that might predispose athletes to injury or limit performance. This article represents areas for consideration when using functional movement screening tools.

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Speed and Agility

Number of results: 12 // Displaying page 1 of 2

Hot Topic: Enhancing Physical Fitness in the Fire Service: A Novel Approach to Exercise Training

A common barrier to facilitating physical activity is a lack of available exercise equipment at the fire station. This Hot Topic introduces a novel approach to exercise training at the fire station utilizing firefighter equipment (e.g., fire hoses, ladders, etc.).

Nonlinear Speed Kills, Right?

How to develop sport-specific agility training to ensure safe and effective change of direction (COD)

Jabs, Hooks, and Uppercuts for Tactical Athletes

Boxing combination drills improve tactical performance and reaction time. Includes sample focus mitt drills.

Improving Power in Elite Soccer Players

Effects of the SAQ training method on power performance in elite soccer players. From the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Hot Topic: Individualizing High-Intensity Interval Training in Intermittent Sport Athletes with the 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) remains one of the most popular forms of exercise. But what is the best method to test HIIT?

Comparing Speed, Agility and Jumping Capabilities

Coaches and strength and conditioning professionals should use separate tests for jumping, sprinting and quick change-of-direction motor abilities. From the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Agility Decisions

This study synopsis investigates the psychology behind making quick decisions. From the NSCA's Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

A New Anaerobic Power Test

This synopsis investigates the reliability and validity of a new repeated agility test to measure anaerobic and explosive power. From the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Agility for Firefighters

Use the box drill to improve firefighters' footwork and agility.

Hot Topic: Functional Movement Screen

The functional movement screen is one test that attempts to identify movement impairments that might predispose athletes to injury or limit performance. This article represents areas for consideration when using functional movement screening tools.

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