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Strength and conditioning guides: maximal strength, explosive power, technique breakdowns, plyometrics, energy systems and weekly programming examples.

Strength and proprioception work after an ankle sprain
Strength & Conditioning

Foot and Calf Strength: The Overlooked Foundation of Sprinting and Jumping

The foot and calf are the first and last points of contact with the ground. We cover exercises and weekly dosing that build strength, stiffness and resilience in this area.

04.11.2026 · 8 min read
Hydration and electrolytes for athletes: how do you calculate sweat rate?
Strength & Conditioning

From Maximal Strength to Speed: How Gym Power Transfers to the Field

Being strong in the squat does not automatically make you fast. We explain which bridges are needed for strength to become speed on the field.

18.10.2026 · 8 min read
Shoulder health: a strength and stability program for overhead athletes
Strength & Conditioning

Training with Bar Velocity: What the Load-Velocity Profile Tells an Athlete

How fast you lift matters as much as how much you lift. We explain the logic and limits of bar velocity measurement in plain language.

16.10.2026 · 8 min read
Y-Balance and FMS screening: measuring movement quality in athletes
Strength & Conditioning

Dry-Land Strength for Swimmers: Start Jump, Shoulder and Trunk Work

Alongside hours in the pool, dry-land work supports a swimmer's start, turns and trunk control. We explain what to focus on and how.

08.10.2026 · 8 min read
Shoulder health: a strength and stability program for overhead athletes
Strength & Conditioning

Shoulder Strength for Racket and Throwing Athletes: Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Blade Control

Smashes, serves and throws stress the shoulder at high speed. We outline a balanced shoulder program covering the rotator cuff, shoulder blade control and braking strength.

06.10.2026 · 8 min read
Tapering for match and race week: cutting volume to sharpen up
Strength & Conditioning

Landmine exercises: a versatile tool for shoulder-friendly pressing and rotational power

A barbell anchored at one end gives athletes a shoulder-friendly pressing angle and rotational power options. We explain how to place landmine exercises in your program.

05.10.2026 · 7 min read
Athletic Performance and Strength & Conditioning in Sarıyer: Where to Start?
Strength & Conditioning

Adductor Strength and Groin Health: A Program That Starts with the Copenhagen Plank

The inner thigh muscles work constantly in cutting, kicking and sliding movements yet are often forgotten in programs. We explain the Copenhagen plank and its progressions.

04.10.2026 · 8 min read
Explosive power training: Olympic lift derivatives and plyometrics
Strength & Conditioning

Pull-ups and pulling strength: balancing vertical and horizontal pulls for athletes

Programs that overweight pushing movements stress the shoulder and posture. Pull-ups and rows are the foundation of an athlete's upper-body health and strength.

10.03.2026 · 7 min read
Shoulder health: a strength and stability program for overhead athletes
Strength & Conditioning

Shoulder health: a strength and stability program for overhead athletes

Shoulder health in overhead sports such as volleyball, basketball, tennis and swimming: thoracic mobility, scapular control, rotator cuff and load monitoring.

10.03.2026 · 6 min read
Isometric training: overcoming and yielding applications
Strength & Conditioning

Isometric training: overcoming and yielding applications

What is the difference between overcoming and yielding isometrics, what problems do they solve and how are they built into a program? Duration, set and frequency parameters.

10.03.2026 · 6 min read
Sled sprints and resisted acceleration training
Strength & Conditioning

Sled sprints and resisted acceleration training

Resisted acceleration training with a sled: load selection, the velocity loss method, a technique checklist, the distance-reps-rest balance and a sample session.

10.03.2026 · 6 min read
Tempo and eccentric training: where slow reps fit in a program
Strength & Conditioning

Tempo and eccentric training: where slow reps fit in a program

How do you read tempo notation, why is the eccentric phase special, and where do slow reps fit in the program? Practical examples and common mistakes.

10.03.2026 · 7 min read
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