Basketball is a stop-and-go sport: sprints, jumps, quick changes of direction and short pauses, repeated for a whole game. The fitness it requires is the ability to repeat high-intensity efforts and recover quickly, not long-distance endurance. Strength or cardio? Both, in the right form. Basketball players need an aerobic base, which speeds recovery between sprints, … Read more
Golf is not the most demanding sport, but the swing is a fast rotational movement repeated many times, and a round can mean walking five or six miles. Better fitness adds distance, improves consistency late in the round and reduces the risk of injury. Mobility The swing needs rotation, mainly from the hips and the … Read more
Football is a sport of short, explosive efforts: a typical play lasts only a few seconds, followed by about 30 to 40 seconds of rest. Training should build strength, power and the ability to repeat explosive efforts throughout a game. Strength and power Strength protects players in collisions and is the base for power. Core … Read more
