Sports Biomechanics

8 May 2013
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Work Smarter, Not Harder

Work Smarter, Not Harder Often, we think if we work harder, we get better results. If you stay up late the night before a test, you’ll get a better grade. If you spend more time lifting weights, you’ll get stronger. If you live in the batting cage, you’ll hit better. If every waking moment is […]


29 January 2013
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Here’s a Trade Secret — Moving Gracefully Might Be More Important than Bulking Up:

In Pursuit of Getting Stronger Sometimes it seems like our society is based on measurables. We get excited when an NFL prospect breaks the combine record for most bench press reps. If a defensive tackle weighs in over 300 pounds, we expect them to play well. But what good is strength if you can’t use […]


26 September 2012
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Team Vs. Individual Sport:

Working Together? While there are benefits to both team and individual sport, they differ vastly. In team sports, success or failure in competition depends on many variables. With few exceptions, it doesn’t matter which team has the best player, the final result hinges on the entire team. This principle is best exemplified by three-time FIFA […]