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Power training programs have proved to be effective in improving components of physical fitness such as speed. According to the concept of training specificity, it was postulated that exercises must attempt to closely mimic the demands of the respective ...
Olaf Prieske +4 more
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Sprinting performance is critical for a variety of sports and competitive activities. Prior research has demonstrated correlations between the limits of initial acceleration and maximum velocity for athletes of different sprinting abilities.
Kenneth P. Clark, Laurence J. Ryan
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Kinematic characteristics of barefoot sprinting in habitually shod children [PDF]
Background. Anecdotally, a wide variety of benefits of barefoot running have been advocated by numerous individuals. The influence of the alterations in the properties of the shoe on the running movement has been demonstrated in adults at submaximal ...
Keogh, Justin W.L. +6 more
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Altered Joint Angle Strategy for Sprinting in Elite Sprinters with Chronic Ankle Instability [PDF]
OBJECTIVES Individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI) demonstrated altered not only ankle but also lower extremity joint angle during numerous dynamic movements compared to healthy controls.
Hiroki Arakawa +4 more
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Effects of a sand running surface on the kinematics of sprinting at maximum velocity [PDF]
Performing sprints on a sand surface is a common training method for improving sprint-specific strength. For maximum specificity of training the athlete’s movement patterns during the training exercise should closely resemble those used when performing ...
Alcaraz, PE +3 more
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Individualisation of time-motion analysis : a method comparison and case report series [PDF]
© Georg Thieme Verlag KG. This study compared the intensity distribution of time-motion analysis data, when speed zones were categorized by different methods.
Abt, G. +7 more
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Effect of the coefficient of friction of a running surface on sprint time in a sled-towing exercise [PDF]
This is an Author's Accepted Manuscript of an article published in Sports Biomechanics, 12(2), 175 - 185, 2013, copyright Taylor & Francis, available online at: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/14763141.2012.726638,This study investigated the effect of
Cooper, JE
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Click here to view the Original Article by Y. Obi et al.
Messerli, Franz +2 more
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The Progression of Male 100 m Sprinting with a Lower-Limb Amputation 1976–2012
Sprinting with a lower-limb amputation over 100 m has taken place in the Paralympic Games for over three decades. The aim of this paper is to statistically evaluate the performances and participation levels of such athletes during this period.
Bryce Dyer
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Exploring resistance training methods is crucial for optimizing performance programs. Isometric muscle actions have gained popularity in athletic training, but their impact on dynamic performance is uncertain.
Hédi Allégue +5 more
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