Anaerobic Training Can Increase Aerobic Capacity
May 30th, 2010
It is easy to think of aerobic and anaerobic training as two discreet training processes that serve two different functions. However, it is important to remember that these training methods overlap. In a recent study, Robert Pritchett, Matt Green, and Kelly Kerr showed that anaerobic training also increases VO2max (aerobic capacity) in athletes. Thus, coaches should remember that even when they are assigning anaerobic exercise to increase lactic tolerance, athletes are also benefiting from an increase in aerobic capacity.
By IntelliSport
Nature versus Nurture
May 30th, 2010
Can we use genetic analysis to predict who will become an elite athlete? No one knows for sure, according to David Epstein from Sports Illustrated. While scientists have identified genes that boost endurance, motivation, or fast-twitch muscles, there is no genetic way to predict who among those with such genes will become a champion. For example, dominant East African runners have the endurance gene, but so do most Europeans, who haven't performed as well in distance events. The East Africans, meanwhile, start running great distances at an early age, in contrast to their European counterparts. Thus, nature might give you the building blocks for success, but nurture is what ultimately produces elite athletes.
By IntelliSport
Competing with Superstars
Apr 9th, 2010
"Tiger Woods is such a dominating golfer that his presence in a tournament can make everyone else play significantly worse. Because his competitors expect him to win, they end up losing; success becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy."
Competition expert Jennifer Brown argues that this superstar effect de-motivates athletes in almost all forms of competition. The presence of a superstar makes other competitors nervous, and they over-analyze actions better performed on auto-pilot.
By IntelliSport
News
January 23,2011
The Los Angeles Lakers are progressing once more to the NBA playoffs, and will soon play the same Boston Celtics that the Lakers beat in last year's finals. Kobe Bryant and his teammates appear confident in the press, but will overconfidence inhibit their play?
Featured Interview
NFL quarterback Carson Palmer uses Pilates to stay flexible and recover throughout training and the NFL season. Carson recently spoke to Balanced Body Pilates about how the exercises make him a better quarterback and help him stay healthy.
Read the entire interview at Balanced Body Pilates' website.
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