2016 July/August (Volume XXVI, No. 05)

The author states that he has built relationships with by including them in team workouts and allowing them to jump in to the Iron Eagle contest.

According to the author, educating on his training philosophy was crucial for getting student-athletes fully on board with the strength and conditioning program.

Setting three major weightroom rules that dealt with a culture of , tardiness, and always having their workout sheets when using the weight room helped hold student-athletes accountable.

When working in a small school setting, it’s crucial to focus on what is optimal in order to craft a “perfect” program.

One recommendation the author has for locating interns and volunteer students is to connect with the department at your school or other local colleges.

What did you learn from this article?

How will you apply the information presented in this article to your own practice?

Do you agree with the authors’ statement that creating a competitive environment can help with building a culture of energy and excitement? Why or why not?

The first step in using blood flow restriction training (BFR) is securing a pneumatic tourniquet at the most point of an injured leg or arm.

The author states that the exact mechanism behind the gains seen with BFR training is fully understood.

At the University of Florida, athletes do one to minute BFR session per day, three to five times per week.

The author states that athletes might do BFR for a period of time on days when they don’t have other weightlifting or conditioning scheduled.

According to the author, the Sports Health staff at Florida hopes to use the science behind BFR to promote recovery and decrease stress in athletes who have a history of or injury.

What did you learn from this article?

How will you apply the information presented in this article to your own practice?

Which, if any, of the hypotheses on the mechanism relating to BFR training do you think accounts for the gains seen with this technique?

To get an idea of how much fluid clients lose during training, Samuels has them complete a series of .

If they hydrate inadequately, salty sweaters put themselves at risk for developing .

If a triathlete is deficient in any macronutrients, Samuels asks for their in revising their food plan to improve compliance.

For race day fueling, Samuels’ triathlete clients are told to start preparing by upping carbohydrate intake two to three days prior to the race, with the largest meal being lunch on the day before the race.

A rule of thumb for female triathletes is to consume at least to grams of carbohydrate per hour during a race, with males needing a minimum of 60 grams per hour.

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Do you agree with the author’s assertion that clients often falter on meal plans due to inexperience cooking for themselves? Why or why not?

As it opened its doors, one of the concerns surrounding the Marshall University Sports Medicine Institute (MSMI) was getting the to buy in to the benefits of having a comprehensive sports medicine facility.

To ensure its impact, the MSMI offers a , in addition to traditional appointments.

The MSMI’s concussion clinic brings together a , , and to provide comprehensive baseline and follow-up concussion testing.

In the MSMI’s first year of operation, the biggest lesson learned was the importance of .

In order to contribute to the academic and professional development of students and faculty, Marshall’s Center for Wellness in the Arts (CWA) was planned with three pillars: , , and .

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Do you agree with Timmons that the lack of a hierarchical organizational structure for the CWA was a benefit for the facility? Why or why not?

The author says he changes workouts every day to stimulate the athletes’ .

The two parts of having measurable results are , which allows players to be held accountable for growth and improvement, and boosting the of lifts.

The “weave” or “pyramid” method of weightlifting has athletes start with very weight and a number of repetitions.

The author says the key to executing his varied in-season program is providing as much attention as possible.

The Vanderbilt University women’s tennis squad’s aerobic program changes periodically but always involves training in heart rate zones.

What did you learn from this article?

How will you apply the information presented in this article to your own practice?

Do you agree with the author’s use of bench presses for tennis players? Why or why not?