Energy in Relation to Biomechanics Energy is a form of force (capacity to do work). Total energy expenditure and rate of energy expenditure (power output) are important considerations for exercise programs and training programs. Work done and the time taken to complete this work is the essence of power output i.e. power flow that is […]
The Basics of Biomechanics and Power for Trainers and Coaches
The Basics of Biomechanics and Power The overall ideology of Biomechanics is the study of forces on the human body and their effect on movement. This subject is broken down into two major divisions: Kinesiology (The Study of Human Movement) Physics (Rigid Body Mechanics) The general definition of motion is the displacement (movement) of an […]
Common Sports and Training Injuries: The Shoulder
The Shoulder The shoulder joint is composed of three bones – the clavicle (collarbone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the humerus (upper arm bone). Your shoulders are the most movable joints in your body and can also be unstable because the ball of the upper arm is larger than the shoulder socket that holds it. […]
Factors Affecting Your Fitness and Training Performance
Factors Affecting Performance There are many factors affecting performance; however, we are concerned with physical training factors. Coaching requires knowledge of what fitness is along with the various categories of fitness, and, most importantly, how to develop training protocols that address each type of fitness to improve one’s ability to perform. One must […]
How To: Upper Body Pulling Movements for Personal Trainers
Upper Body Pulling Pulling or rowing exercises play a pivotal role in performance, injury prevention, and movement quality. The main muscles targeted in upper body pulling movements like rows are the latissimus dorsi (lats), rhomboids, and trapezius (traps). In addition to increasing strength and hypertrophy in the lats, rhomboids, and mid traps, upper body pulling […]