Power is the combination of strength and speed. It is force times velocity. Power is what enables explosive movements such as jumping. Power is that sharp punch that drives the…

“Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality,” urged the Dalai Lama XIV. Andy Galpin, Ph.D., has been a professor of kinesiology at California State University since 2011,…

1. Water travelling fast will go exactly where it wants to go. 2. Fast water is like a person in crisis, or an angry toddler trying to go where they…

Last week I gave a development-level training session to coaches. One of the aspects discussed was self-esteem. We talked about actions to take with young people who are more self-effacing…

With the advent of smart phones and even smarter watches, technology has helped us measure how fast we run, how far we bike and the trajectory of our swim. Now,…

Like you, I love hitting bombs. I like being able to use every one of my 140 lbs by swinging without wasting energy. Besides, driving the ball an extra 15…

Love means nothing… Although I have never much cared what anyone thought of my athletic prowess (or lack thereof), I have found the older I get, the less I care….

Winter sports demand a combination of stamina and cardio fitness as well as strength. But to really kick your season into high gear, you’ll need to add power. Plyometrics, also…

Year after year, all the local skiers are excited and impatient to again hurtle down those snowy slopes. The most fortunate will be lucky enough to open the season and…