Digital Track and Field

The high energy phosphagen energy system and the glycolytic energy system are used to preserve ATP when ATP is used rapidly. When ATP resynthesizes at a low rate, the aerobic metabolic pathway can maintain a constant ATP level via oxidation.

Preparation UCLA Basketball Coach John Wooden believed competitive greatness is the ability be at your best when it is needed. Athletes should enjoy the thrills, pressures, nerves and emotions of the competition. You can only control certain factors in your competition and life; control the controllable. Rarely does everything go smoothly in a competition. There […]

To maximize learning, track and field practice should be well thought out and designed. Creating a productive learning environment for athletes requires planning, clear instruction, challenging tasks, feedback and communication.

The Olympic athletes stated that the challenge and love of competition, the desire for success and fun were the main motivational factors that lead to their success.  Love of sport and activity, early success and the people in their lives (parents, coaches and peers) were the top influencers for the Olympic athletes surveyed. Most Olympians competed […]

Bodyweight Strength and Circuits Bodyweight strength is the athlete’s ability to generate muscular force without resistance from outside sources. Bodyweight strength is the ability to overcome bodyweight resistance without external loading. Bodyweight training will improve muscle balance and help the body adapt to training loads by increasing overall body strength. Here is a great article […]

Track and Field Nutrition Are your athletes eating right? Track and field athletes have various nutritional needs depending on the requirement of the specific training regimen.  First, general principles of proper nutrition will be reviewed, followed by tips and considerations for different event groups in track and field.  Finally, sample food options that best fit the athletic […]