Category: Testing
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Flexi-wrists — wrist mobility without the hiss
Whether you’re whipping a topspin forehand, locking into a barbell clean, or typing out one more sprint-cycle of code, healthy wrists keep the kinetic chain unbroken. Yet they’re often the first joint to stiffen and the last to receive deliberate care. This mini-guide shows athletes how to reclaim a broad range of motion (ROM) with…
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Short, sharp, shared—oxygen debt with anaerobic training
Every coach has watched an athlete spill into the final seconds of an all-out rep—faces tighten, muscles quake, lungs claw for air that will never arrive in time. That deliberate dive into oxygen debt is the crucible where raw muscle, robust bones, and elite athletic ability are forged. Anaerobic activity is not simply the “hard stuff” tacked onto aerobic workouts;…
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Dance on Anaerobic Threshold Redlines—Lactate Graffiti for Speedsters
Learn how coaches can raise anaerobic threshold with strength combos, V-slope testing, HIIT, and AI-driven planning—turn lactate data into podium speed.
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Foot-fire Routines — Speed Drills to Craft Quickness
Discover speed drills that turbo-charge speed with science-backed benefits, AI-personalised prompts, and practical workouts to run faster—no rocket shoes required.
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Pulse of Victory: Recovery Perceptions and Heart Rate Variability in Division-1 Sprint Swimmers
The world of competitive sprint swimming is defined by fractions of a second. Success hinges not only on physical preparation but also on the often-overlooked art of recovery. In elite environments like Division-1 programs, recovery is the linchpin that bridges effort and achievement. It is the invisible thread connecting the relentless drive of training to…
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Rethinking Talent Identification and Development in Swimming
Unlocking Potential: Rethinking Talent Identification and Development in Swimming The world of competitive swimming has long been enamored with tales of prodigious talent—athletes who seem to glide through the water effortlessly, as if born with gills. This narrative, however, may overshadow the more nuanced reality of how elite swimmers are made. Recent research suggests that…
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The Edge of Effort: Post-Activation Potentiation Can Transform Performance
Imagine this: A swimmer has been grinding through countless laps for months, only to feel like they’ve reached a plateau. Their form is sharp, their endurance high, but the edge they need to break through to the next level still feels elusive. Now, imagine that just before a race, there’s a way to awaken a…