strength & conditioning

The effect of HIFT on performance and body composition

High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) has gained popularity as an effective workout regimen combining strength training and cardiovascular conditioning elements. This training method improves overall fitness by incorporating functional movements that mimic everyday activities. Recent research... more »

Study suggests electrical stimulation boosts strength and mass

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), or electrical muscle stimulation for short, uses electrical currents to contract muscles. The stimulation devices are easy to use and widely available on the market, according to Sudip Bajpeyi, Ph.D., a... more »

Walking can add years to your life, study says

A recent study found that walking can add as much as 11 years onto your life. The problem is, however, many Americans don't get enough daily exercise. Only 26% of men, 19% of women, and... more »

Nutrients that help athletes build muscle

Building muscle takes more than a high-protein diet. While protein gets all the glory, there’s a wide range of nutrients that are needed to support muscle development, recovery and strength. A recent story from Eating... more »

Study reveals effects of resistance training break on muscle and strength

A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences investigated how a 10-week break from resistance training affected maximum strength and muscle size. The study found that a 10-week break... more »

Strength Training Facilities of Excellence: Cedar Rapids Prairie High School

Cedar Rapids Prairie High School in Iowa wanted to give its student-athletes an NCAA Division I feel. To do that, they brought in Zach Walrod to be its new physical education teacher and strength coach,... more »

Strength Training Facilities of Excellence: St. Thomas More Catholic High School

The Our Lady of Lourdes Athletics Center, located in Lafayette, LA, is the new 7,400-square-foot training facility for St. Thomas More High School — which has won the most Louisiana state championships in the last... more »

Study suggests physical fitness from childhood to adolescence associated with better mental health

A recent Finnish study has found that good physical fitness from childhood to adolescence is linked to better mental health in adolescence. These results are significant and timely, as mental health problems are currently a... more »

Strength Training Facilities of Excellence: Northern Highlands Reg. High School

Located in Allendale, NJ, roughly 30 minutes outside New York City, Northern Highlands Regional High School has a stand-out training facility for its students and student-athletes. The two-story, 7,600-square-foot facility overlooks the Highlanders stadium and... more »

2024 Strength Coaches Survey results

Strength and conditioning coaches have two primary goals. The first is to improve athletic performance, which usually means improving athletes' speed, strength, and power through systematic training programs for teams and individual athletes, often working... more »

Interpreting new research for optimal protein intake post-workout

With constant advancements in the study and application of sport nutrition taking place, new research findings are around every corner. As the level of competition rises for even the most elite athletes, the application of... more »

In-season women’s hockey programming considerations

The ice hockey season spans from mid-September to late March, making it one of the longest seasons of all NCAA sports. Despite the season length, it is one of the more routine weekly microcycles with... more »

Study suggests regular light exercise can help with PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental disorder caused by severe stress. Recent research suggests that exercise can help prevent and treat PTSD. However, the specific effects of light-intensity exercise (LIE) on PTSD symptoms... more »

New study on avoiding shoulder injuries in elite swimmers

As Australian swimming athletes proved their conviction with terrific success at the Paris 2024 Games, Griffith University researchers have devised a new strategy to help athletes avoid one of the most common injuries in competitive... more »

Pelvic floor training to improve athletic performance

Want to improve your athletic performance? You might want to consider strengthening your pelvic floor. The pelvic floor muscles are part of your core and can contribute to overall strength and stability. A recent story... more »

King’s College Strength and Conditioning Program lands national accreditation

King’s College announced that its Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Strength and Conditioning track is now one of the first in the United States—and the first undergraduate program in Pennsylvania—to receive accreditation from the... more »

Study suggests squats may help with sleep

A new study out of the University of Otago in New Zealand suggests that doing short but regular bouts of resistance exercises, like squats, at night may help people sleep longer. Participants who performed brief... more »

Wheelchair accessible fitness equipment may be on the horizons

A team of five engineering students from the University of Ottawa has developed a prototype that's transforming the fitness experience for individuals with mobility challenges. The prototype makes a standard Concept2 rower wheelchair accessible, providing... more »

The evolution of the football speed coach

The game of football continues to evolve. Twenty-first-century players are bigger, faster, and stronger. But of these three physical traits, speed remains the most coveted. In 1975, the Dallas Cowboys hired Bob Ward as the... more »

Practical programming for young strength coaches

Young coaches must grasp simple training concepts, such as progression and overloading. While all experiences should help them build out their coaching toolbox, not all tools need to be used, and your tools evolve with... more »

Study: Higher training volume leads to increased size, not strength

Which way is better to improve strength in athletes through weight training — high reps and low weight or low reps and high weight? A new study explores this idea. The study, which was presented at... more »

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