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core training
The Role of the Core Musculature In
the Three Major Tennis Strokes
Mark Kovacs, PhD, CSCS, Pat
Etcheberry, and Dave Ramos, MA
Core training is essential for excelling on
the tennis court. This article examines
the importance of core strength through
the three major strokes in tennis and
offers suggestions on how to improve
performance by providing examples of
exercises that could be included into a
tennis player’s strength and conditioning
program.
departments
Fitness Frontlines
G. Gregory Haff, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
This article examines three recently-conducted
studies that included the effects
of high-intensity interval training on the
muscles of well-trained runners, the effectiveness
of aquatic resistance training on
mobility after knee surgery and the effects
a carbohydrate-reduced, energy-restricted
diet has on preserving muscle mass.
In the Gym
Heavy Resistance Instead of High
Repetition for Six-Pack Abs
Kyle Brown, CSCS
This article debunks myths about training
the abdominals and offers advice on how
to properly train for six-pack abs.
Training Table
Measuring Hydration Status
in Athletes
Debra Wein, MS, RD, LDN, CSSD,
NSCA-CPT,*D and Caitlin O. Riley
When participating in sports or physical
activity, your body loses water. This article
will discuss how to monitor hydration
status during those activities along with
methods to properly rehydrate your body.
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General, Special, and Specifi c Core
Training for Baseball Players
David J. Szymanski, PhD, CSCS,*D
Baseball is a sport based upon explosive
and dynamic movements across all
planes. This article discusses the importance
of training the core through all
planes and the effect it has when coupled
with a baseball-specific training program.
Ounce Of Prevention
Develop Power and Core Strength
with Kettlebell Exercises
Jason Brumitt, MSPT,
SCS, ATC/R, CSCS*D
Explosive power is pivotal in the success
or failure in many sports. The kettlebell is
an excellent tool in developing strength
and explosive power for success in any
competition. This article offers multiple
exercises that can be implemented into a
training program to improve strength and
power.
Mind Games
Being Effortful
Suzie Tuffey-Riewald, PhD, NSCA-CPT
This article attempts to uncover steps to
increase motivation and minimize days of
training that lack effort and drive.
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