This study aimed to compare the mechanical (lifting velocity and maximum number of
repetitions), physiological (muscular activation, lactate, heart rate, and blood pressure), and …

Background: The use of elastomeric technology in sports garments is increasing in
popularity; however, its specific impact on physiological and psychological variables is not …

Purpose: Assisted jumping can supplement resistance training and traditional plyometric
training to increase vertical jump performance. However, as coaches may choose to make …

Featured Application Three sets of five repetitions of band-assisted vertical jumps (30%
body mass reduction) with a 1-min intra-set rest provide jump height enhancement …

Abstract Fernandes, JFT, Arede, J, Clarke, H, Garcia-Ramos, A, Perez-Castilla, A, Norris, JP,
Wilkins, CA, and Dingley, AF. Kinetic and kinematic assessment of the band-assisted …

Jumping and balance are necessary skills for most athletes, and mini-trampoline training
has been shown to improve them. Little is known about the acute effect of mini-trampoline …

You only need a glimpse of a power forward grabbing a rebound or running back changing
direction and turning up field to realize the importance of power for optimal athletic …

Following a 4-week control period, 24 older men and women (55–91 years) attended a 4-
week progressive jumping program to determine whether assisted jumping could be safely …

In the past, older adults were traditionally deemed too weak or fragile to participate in high-
intensity exercise, but more recent research indicates that not only is high-intensity exercise …

Softball and baseball are games that require multiple skill sets such as throwing, hitting and
fielding. Players spend a copious amount of time in batting practice in order to be successful …