What's the Best Training for Basketball Players?

What's the Best Training for Basketball Players?

What's more effective for basketball players: double-leg or single-leg movements? Squats or lunges? A new article in the latest issue of NSCA Coach examines the research to draw some practical conclusions about sport-specific training methods for basketball athletes.

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3 Reasons Every Triathlete Should Strength Train

3 Reasons Every Triathlete Should Strength Train

Triathletes endure some of the most grueling aerobic endurance training out there. With all those weekly hours invested in the pool, on the bike, and on the road, it’s no wonder many triathletes don’t have time for strength training. But supplementing your aerobic work with a strength training program designed specifically for triathletes can make a significant impact on your performance—and your injuries. Here’s why all triathletes, from sprint to Ironman, should get in the weight room.

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Volt: The Intelligent Training App for Athletes

Volt: The Intelligent Training App for Athletes

Since we launched Volt in 2011, our research-based strength training has been available exclusively to athletes on high school, college, and professional teams. Until now. Volt Co-Founder Dan Giuliani introduces the latest technology and explains what it means for the future of Volt and athletes everywhere.

 

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How to Strength Train for Rugby

How to Strength Train for Rugby

Rugby is no joke. A high-octane collision sport spanning 80 minutes, rugby demands the size and strength of football athletes in concert with the speed and stamina of soccer players. A well-designed S&C program can go a long way toward ensuring rugby athletes are properly prepared for the game—and can help keep these tough athletes healthy and strong all season long.

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Volt's Top 5 Favorite Uses for Movement Replacements

Volt's Top 5 Favorite Uses for Movement Replacements

The Movement Replacement tool is one of our favorite new Volt features, and for good reason! It allows for more flexibility and customization of your Volt program than ever before. Check out our top 5 favorite ways to use Movement Replacements to make your program truly unique—and let us know how YOU use it!

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Are Pure-Protein Meals and Ketogenic Diets Good for Athletes?

Are Pure-Protein Meals and Ketogenic Diets Good for Athletes?

We've all come across athletes who pound back a protein shake, only to head home to eat nothing but chicken breast and beef for the rest of the day. While we know that protein is important for athletes, is there such a thing as too much protein? Mike Bewley, Georgia Tech strength coach and sports nutritionist extraordinaire, explains why pure-protein meals and ketogenic diets may actually be causing athletes more harm than good.

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NEW Primers and Finishers!

NEW Primers and Finishers!

We take great pride in the quality of our content here at Volt HQ, and we couldn't be prouder of our latest edition: 37 new and revamped Primers, Finishers, and Warm-ups! That's right, we've tripled the amount of one-sheet resources for our Volt Family to include new categories, more choices, and stylish redesigns that make using these workout add-ons easier than ever. Learn more about our complete content overhaul, and get a sneak peek of some of our brand-new programs!

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