3 Reasons Field Hockey Players Should Strength Train

3 Reasons Field Hockey Players Should Strength Train

In consultation with Volt Advisory Board member Justin Smith, Co-Director of Athletic Performance at the University of Vermont, we created this blog post for field hockey players everywhere. If you or someone you know is a field hockey athlete, here are 3 fantastic reasons why strength training will help you dominate your opponents—and stay strong all season long.

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What's the Best Training for Basketball Players?

What's the Best Training for Basketball Players?

What's more effective for basketball players: double-leg or single-leg movements? Squats or lunges? A new article in the latest issue of NSCA Coach examines the research to draw some practical conclusions about sport-specific training methods for basketball athletes.

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3 Reasons Every Triathlete Should Strength Train

3 Reasons Every Triathlete Should Strength Train

Triathletes endure some of the most grueling aerobic endurance training out there. With all those weekly hours invested in the pool, on the bike, and on the road, it’s no wonder many triathletes don’t have time for strength training. But supplementing your aerobic work with a strength training program designed specifically for triathletes can make a significant impact on your performance—and your injuries. Here’s why all triathletes, from sprint to Ironman, should get in the weight room.

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NEW Primers and Finishers!

NEW Primers and Finishers!

We take great pride in the quality of our content here at Volt HQ, and we couldn't be prouder of our latest edition: 37 new and revamped Primers, Finishers, and Warm-ups! That's right, we've tripled the amount of one-sheet resources for our Volt Family to include new categories, more choices, and stylish redesigns that make using these workout add-ons easier than ever. Learn more about our complete content overhaul, and get a sneak peek of some of our brand-new programs!

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Dryland Training for Swimmers: Part 2

Dryland Training for Swimmers: Part 2

University of Michigan strength coach Katlyn Haycock shares her secrets on building an effective dryland training program for swimmers, in Part 2 of her wildly popular article. Read on to learn how to train the core in the weight room for better performance in the pool, and why rest and recovery is so important for swimmers.

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Monitoring and Analytics Part 2: Front-End Monitoring

Monitoring and Analytics Part 2: Front-End Monitoring

Devan McConnell, Head Sports Performance Coach and Division I ice hockey strength coach at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, is back with another installment in his popular series on Monitoring and Analytics. In Part 2, he lays out how he and his coaching staff at UMass Lowell implement front-end physiological monitoring with their athletes. Monitoring allows coaches to gain insights about how "ready" athletes are to compete, and how they can better adapt their training programs to help athletes stay healthy and perform.

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Hot Off the Press! Cold vs. Heat: Which is Best For Muscle Soreness?

Hot Off the Press! Cold vs. Heat: Which is Best For Muscle Soreness?

It's the age-old rehab question: should you use ice or heat on sore muscles after a tough workout? A new study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research reveals some surprising results on the effects of cold vs. heat on muscle soreness. Are ice baths obsolete? Do heat packs cause inflammation? Read more to find out.

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Movements You LOVE to HATE: the Prone Fly

Movements You LOVE to HATE: the Prone Fly

Sometimes your training program calls for a movement that you just plain hate. You know that it's good for you, that it's serving a purpose, but you still hate it. We feel you. In fact, we hate a lot of movements! In this new series, we talk about the movements we hate and why, and how we can try to learn to love 'em.

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