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The term plyometrics is usually used to refer to explosive lower-body exercises such as skips, hops, jumps and bounds. However, plyometric training is also important for the upper body as well. According to the principle of specificity, muscles adapt to how they are trained. Therefore, doing jumps can improve lower-body power, but it will not…
What if you had a treasure map that led to the mother lode, but no one cared to look at it? Similarly, what if you knew the key to preventing the number-one killer in the U.S. and no one was listening? And what if that key was as free and simple as going for a…
What if you possessed a power to increase your overall potential, extend your longevity and help prevent disease? The extraordinary thing is, that you do! It is the power of motion. Motion is movement, and movement has been conceptualized as physical activity for the human body. Physical activity refers to any bodily movement produced by…
Oh, protein…that all-important, but often misunderstood macronutrient. While you are likely aware of the importance of getting enough protein for overall health, did you know that athletes’ protein needs can differ quite dramatically from those of the general population? To put some of your perplexing protein questions to rest, we’ve gathered five prominent sports nutrition…
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans—not to mention every ACE textbook—have long been teaching health coaches and exercise professionals about the value of well-balanced exercise programs. You know the rundown: Perform a minimum of 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity cardiorespiratory physical activity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity cardiorespiratory physical activity, or an equivalent combination of the two. Perform muscle-strengthening activities of at…