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Helping Student Athletes Avoid Vaping

SHAPE America

The effects of vaping on youth is a focus for researchers, youth sports coaches, federal government agencies, and the media. A review of published literature focusing on the effects vaping on athletes noted that routine e-cigarette use may have an impact on cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Study the opposition. Study the film.

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New Heart Rate Recovery Feature from Firstbeat Sports Provides More Insights for Coaches

First Beat

The new Heart Rate Recovery (HRR) feature from Firstbeat Sports provides an additional tool for coaches to assess the status of their athletes, giving further insights into conditioning and recovery status. This likely means their conditioning has improved. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 32 (2), 326-333.

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In Season Strength Training

PLT4M

As coaches, we all want to win. While in-season, your athletes will adapt to the rigors of practices and games, often reaching peak physical conditioning for that sport. While in-season, your athletes will adapt to the rigors of practices and games, often reaching peak physical conditioning for that sport. This is dangerous.

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Sports and Stimulants: A Brief History

The Sporting

The same conditions and medical aids were considered a factor in the wild finish of the 1908 Olympic marathon in London. An English cyclist named Linton died during a race between Paris and Bordeaux, probably from an excessive dose of ephedrine given to him by his coach. He fell asleep on the trolley going to his room.

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Using Firstbeat Sports Training Effect During Return-to-Play

First Beat

The Return-to-Play process, or indeed any conditioning program that is not in the form of the athlete’s sport, can be a challenge to manage. Learn more about how Firstbeat is used for return to play by watching our webinar recording with Nick Grantham, Premier League Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach here.

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Off Season Basketball Workouts For High School Athletes

PLT4M

And while professional players have access to any army of strength coaches and specialists, many high school programs are in search of off season basketball workouts for young basketball players looking to take their game to the next level. The high school weight room unlocks new levels of success for high school athletes.

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FITT Principle For Physical Education

PLT4M

Kevin is a high school football coach planning the summer training schedule for his entire group of high school athletes. Using the FITT principle, he maps out a 5-day training schedule focusing on weight lifting 3 days a week and includes speed, agility, and conditioning for the other 2 days. Let’s look at another example.