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The Athletic Performance Blog is a special page featuring short messages about new additions and updates to this website. Occasionally, interesting news and other useful information about track and field and sports training will also appear below.
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Apr 26, 2019
Circuit Training Facilities - Choose It Well
The best circuit training facilities for your workout will depend on the type of circuit training program you plan to do. Match them wisely.
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Jul 14, 2016
Learn How To Jump Higher - Gauranteed
Follow this proven method and learn how to jump higher, effortlessly.
Aug 12, 2015
Is Strength Training for Women a Good Thing?
Is strength training for women a better option than cardiovascular workouts? There are many benefits that resistance training offer women.
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Aug 04, 2015
Circuit Training Workout for Strength Endurance
Design your circuit training workout for strength endurance and get the precise fitness you desire. Learn how to train like a champion.
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Jul 28, 2015
Long Jump Further - Guaranteed
Your ability to long jump further depends on the improvement of some simple things you can learn and put into practice. Read further…
Jul 14, 2015
Circuit Training Workouts for Strength Development
Endurance athletes can improve their strength through well-designed circuit training workouts. This article explains how.
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Jun 19, 2015
Circuit Training Exercises
Here is a selection of circuit training exercises which you can use to improve your fitness.
Jun 11, 2015
Circuit Weight Training
Circuit weight training is different from traditional circuit training. Learn the difference and design better training programs.
Jun 04, 2015
Sports Nutrition Review And Physical Performance
This sports nutrition review supports the view that ingesting Omega-3 fish oils can improve physical performance of athlete. Read on…
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May 21, 2015
5 Circuit Training Equipment You Must Use
The use of the right piece of circuit training equipment can improve your fitness levels many times over. This article looks at some of the best pieces of equipment you should incude in your workouts.
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Mar 13, 2015
Circuit Training for Women Should Include These Exercises
Should circuit training for women be any different from other forms of circuit training? This article shows what you need to focus on.
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Nov 07, 2014
Circuit Training Programs
There is a lot of agreement about the benefits of circuit training programs but do you know how to design the perfect program for your training objectives. Learn how in this article…
Nov 02, 2014
Does Speed Training Equipment Work?
Speed training equipment can be a valuable tool if you want to increase your stride frequency, stride length and leg power for sprinting.
Oct 24, 2014
The Benefits of Circuit Training
The benefits of circuit training have been a much debated subjects for some time. Learn what these benefits are in this article…
Oct 20, 2014
The Best Strength Training Exercise for Whole Body Power?
The power clean is a strength training exercise which is designed to develop power for the whole body, but only if you do it correctly. Learn how in this article.
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Oct 14, 2014
What is Circuit Training?
The question, what is circuit training about is easily answered, what is not so clear is the how and the why. Learn these important distinctions in this article.
Oct 03, 2014
Which Strength Training Equipment Machine or Loose Weights?
When you are looking for strength training equipment have you ever wondered if you should use or purchase free weights or machine? Learn how to make the decision that meets your needs.
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Jul 18, 2014
Muscular Strength and Endurance
Your ability to develop muscular strength and endurance can be a game changer. Learn how enduring strength can be beneficial to your performance.
Jun 26, 2014
Plyometric Boxes And Depth Jumps - A Match Made In Heaven
Plyometric boxes and depth jumps are the ultimate training tools for developing explosive strength. In this article you will learn how to use both successfully.
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May 22, 2014
Track and Field Videos – How Can They Help?
It is precisely because a picture is worth a thousands words that you should use track and field videos to get your technical points across. Learn why...
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May 06, 2014
Four Fantastic Strength Exercises for Your Legs
Jump higher, run faster with these great strength exercises for your legs.
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Apr 26, 2014
Can Core Flexibility Training Improve Your Performance?
Track and field events such as the Discus Throw and sports such as Baseball and Golf require core flexibility training for technical efficiency. Learn how you can improve your core mobility.
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Apr 11, 2014
4 Common Core Training Exercises
Stuck for common core training exercises? Look no further, you'll find a core exercise just right for your needs.
Apr 06, 2014
What Is Core Training About?
What is core training? It’s much more than just strength, it is also to do with range of motion as well as other things. You will learn this and more from this article.
Apr 03, 2014
Maximum Strength Training Routines That Gets Results
Don't waste your time doing other strength training routines, these are the only ones that can make you strong.
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Apr 01, 2014
Triple Jump Like A Champion
Learn how to triple jump like a champion inthe article, it's not just a hop, step and jump.
Mar 29, 2014
Sports Nutrition Research and Overtraining Syndrome
Sports nutrition research has provided us with some cutting edge information on how to prevent overtraining syndrome. Find out what they are...
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Mar 27, 2014
Do This Core Training Exercise and Prevent Injuries
This core training exercise looks simple but whow, it's one of the most effective trunk strength exercise I know.
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Feb 20, 2014
Outstanding Core Strength Exercises Using a Swiss Ball
There are many core strength exercises utilizing the swiss ball. You will find some great stability exercises to improve your core strength in this article
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Jun 13, 2013
Great Core Strength Training Exercises For Your Training Program
With so many core strength training exercises available to athletes it's difficult to choose which ones are the best. Find out how the best athletes make the right choice for them and their sport.
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Jun 10, 2013
Speed Training Techniques for Maximum Speed
Sprinting fast is as much about your sprinting technique as it is about your physical conditioning. Learn what the best sprint coaches in the world know about speed training techniques!
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May 31, 2013
Sports Nutrition Education
To work with sports people you have to have a sports nutrition education that is recognized by the industry. Nothing else will do, read on...
May 25, 2013
Endurance Sports Nutrition – A Commonsense Approach
Knowedge of sports nutrition is important to all sports, none more so than endurance events. Read and learn the what and the when of endurance sports nutrition
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May 21, 2013
Strength Training Programs for Incredible Power
Learn how to design strength training programs which do more than just get you strong, they will get you increadibly powerful!
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May 16, 2013
Core Fitness Training Your First Steps To Better Stability
Core fitness training is not just about having a six pack. The first steps to great trunk strength is to learn to activate a small group of muscles deep inside your abdomen. I'll show you how...
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May 14, 2013
Plyometric Box
There are many types of plyometric box but the best type is a box made out of wood. Find out why...
May 14, 2013
Proper Lifting Techniques for Beginners
The first lesson that all trainees need when they enter a gym is to learn the proper lifting techniques.
May 14, 2013
Plyometric Mat - Why Buy One?
A plyometric mat is made to take care of your feet, hips, knees, and ankles while you exercise by reducing the shock to those joints.
May 14, 2013
Use Plyometric Exercises for Power and Speed
Many coaches and athletes make use of plyometric exercises to enhance speed and power. Plyometrics can also be used to improve agility and coordination for better athletic performance.
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May 14, 2013
Long Jump Technique - How To Jump Successfully
Your long jump technique decides between success and failure.
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