Which warm-up protocol maximizes jumping performance in high school female athletes?

In 2006, Faigenbaum, et. al., conducted studies which have questioned the effectiveness of static stretching in improving performance, prompting interest in dynamic warm-up routines. In this context, researchers sought to explore the immediate effects of various warm-up protocols, with and without a weighted vest, on anaerobic performance in female high school athletes. Conducted within the setting of a high school fitness center, the study employed … Continue reading Which warm-up protocol maximizes jumping performance in high school female athletes?

Unlocking flexibility: Can eccentric training match static stretching for high school athletes’ hamstring flexibility?

In 2004 a study conducted by Russell T. Nelson and William D. Bandy, et. al., the effectiveness of eccentric training and static stretching in enhancing hamstring flexibility among high school males was thoroughly examined. The objective was to ascertain whether a 6-week eccentric exercise regimen could bring about notable improvements in flexibility. Additionally, the study aimed to compare these changes with those resulting from a … Continue reading Unlocking flexibility: Can eccentric training match static stretching for high school athletes’ hamstring flexibility?