Monthly Archives: October 2008

Isolation Stretching

Isolation Stretching

by Kevin Neeld To stretch or not to stretch…Why is this still a question? There is more than enough research showing that stretching before activity decreases performance measures (strength, power, speed, balance, etc.).  Compared to a static stretching warm-up, a dynamic warm-up lead to significantly greater increases in these same measures.  The misinterpretation of this… Read more

Bike Riding Doesn’t Have to be a Pain in the Neck!

Bike Riding Doesn’t Have to be a Pain in the Neck!

By Lex Gidley and Kevin Neeld There are a myriad of sources in print and on line which explain the ins and outs of why a cyclist’s back and neck hurt.  Many proclaim that proper bike fit, technique, and even helmet fit can be the sources of the pesky pains we suffer as the season… Read more

EMG for Strength Coaches

EMG for Strength Coaches

by Kevin Neeld As strength and conditioning coaches, much of what we do involves training the neuromuscular system.  Consequently, the more we can learn about the way the neuromuscular system works to produce force and coordinated movement the better we can train our athletes.  One of the tools used to monitor the neural input to… Read more

Dissecting the Sports Hernia

Dissecting the Sports Hernia

By: Kevin Neeld In collegiate and professional athletics, the term “sports hernia” seems to be frequenting conversations more and more.  While the diagnosis of a sports hernia seems to be increasing both in prevalence and media attention, the injury remains poorly understood and defined.  An in-depth look into the associated research helps explain why there… Read more

Get an Education, Not a Degree

Get an Education, Not a Degree

by Kevin Neeld Lazy.  Needy.  Helpless.  Incompetent.  These are just a few of the unpleasant words used to describe my generation.  During the first several conversations with critics of various ages, I met their censure with justifications, examples of exceptions, and criticisms of their own generations!  But as I heard these same words popping up… Read more