How do plyometric exercises influence balance in Olympic weightlifting?
Summary of an article on the effects of different warm-ups on power output in Olympic weightlifting.
How to use Olympic weightlifting in collegiate female athletes?
Summary of a study looking at what changes after 6 weeks of performing either hang snatches or hang cleans in female collegiate athletes.
Does mental imagery improve strength training performance?
Summary of an article testing effectiveness of mental imagery on strength performance.
Are more sets better for older women lifting weights?
Summary of a study testing the effectiveness of two resitance training protocols on strength and body composition in healthy untrained older women.
Best warm-up on power output in Olympic weightlifting
Summary of an article on effects of different warm-ups on power output in Olympic weightlifting.
Injury prevention warm up in young female soccer players
Summary of a cluster RCT testing the effectiveness of an injury prevention warm up for young female soccer players.
Time of the day, strength training and muscle gains
Summary of an article testing the outcomes of resistance training performed in the morning versus in the afternoon on muscle hypertrophy and strength gains.
High intensity resistance training in postmenopausal women with low bone density
Summary of a study on the effectiveness of high-intesity resistance training in postmenopausal women with low bone density (osteopenia or osteoporosis).
Injury prevention advice on knowledge and behaviors in runners
Summary of an article describing how injury prevention advice influenced knowledge and behaviors in runners.
Effect of Olympic weightlifting and plyometric training on performance in boys
Summary of an article on effects of Olympic weightlifting and plyometrics on performance when compared to the traditional resistance training in young healthy males (10-12 years old).
Neuromuscular program and injuries in young female athletes
Summary of an article on the effectiveness of a neuromuscular exercise program on reducing the number of injuries in young female ball players.
Strength training and overuse injuries in first-time marathon runners
Summary of an article testing the effect of strength exercises on the rate of overuse injuries in the first-time runners.
Injury prevention in adult recreational tennis players
Summary of a study testing the effectiveness of an injury prevention programme for adult recreational tennis players.
Effects of foam rolling and CORE training in adult recreational athletes
Summary of a study on the effectiveness of 8 weeks of foam rolling or core stabilization comparing to usual training in recreational athletes.
Injury prevention in orienteering
These four exercises are effective in preventing substantial injuries in orienteerers if performed at least twice a week.
Effects of moderate increase in testosterone levels in women
Summary of a study looking at the effect of moderate testosterone increase on performance in active healthy women.
Injury prevention in young floorball athletes
This article provides a summary of the Knee Control injury prevention programme for young floorball athletes. Special considerations for girls are listed.