Whether you’re looking to improve athletic performance, increase skill level, or boost overall fitness, applying the principle of specificity can help you get the results you need in a timely manner. ...

I have just returned from the annual Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology conference in Saskatoon. Top of the agenda (besides my own presentations, of course!) was a symposium on “Training for ...

Despite being “short” from a distance runner’s standpoint, the 5K and 10K are difficult race distances to master. The 5K requires you to run at close to maximum effort for 3.1 miles, which usually ...

Training programs should be designed to optimize your race performance. Training errors often result from not following the Principle of Specificity of Training, which simply holds that your body ...

Q: Hi, my name is Matt and I had some questions on strength training. I'm 15, a Sophomore, and getting ready for the upcoming track season. I run the 1 and 2 mile. I realize the importance of strength ...

Functional training is a type of exercise that looks like movements you make in your daily life. It can be helpful for athletic performance, injury prevention, and other everyday fitness tasks.