It is widely accepted that warming-up prior to exercise is vital for the attainment of optimum
performance. Both passive and active warm-up can evoke temperature, metabolic, neural …

Stretching has long been used in many physical activities to increase range of motion (ROM)
around a joint. Stretching also has other acute effects on the neuromuscular system. For …

Abstract Faigenbaum, AD, Kraemer, WJ, Blimkie, CJR, Jeffreys, I, Micheli, LJ, Nitka, M, and
Rowland, TW. Youth resistance training: Updated position statement paper from the National …

Abstract Fradkin, AJ, Zazryn, TR, and Smoliga, JM. Effects of warming-up on physical
performance: a systematic review with meta-analysis. J Strength Cond Res 24 (1): 140-148 …

Many position stands and review papers have refuted the myths associated with resistance
training (RT) in children and adolescents. With proper training methods, RT for children and …

We applied a meta‐analytical approach to derive a robust estimate of the acute effects of pre‐
exercise static stretching (SS) on strength, power, and explosive muscular performance. A …

Evidence for preventive strategies to lessen running injuries is needed as these occur in
40%-50% of runners on an annual basis. Many factors influence running injuries, but strong …

Abstract Turner, AP, Bellhouse, S, Kilduff, LP, and Russell, M. Postactivation potentiation of
sprint acceleration performance using plyometric exercise. J Strength Cond Res 29 (2): 343 …

The purpose of this study was to compare the acute effects of three different stretching
protocols on balance, agility, reaction time and movement time of the upper limbs …

The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of static and dynamic stretching
protocols within general and activity specific warm-ups. Nine male and ten female subjects …