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What is the Stretch-Shortening Cycle and How Does It Relate to Fitness Gains?

Have you heard of the stretch-shortening cycle and how it can enhance your fitness performance? This article will explain what it is and how it can make you a better jumper and even improve your performance with endurance exercise.

May 23, 2021

3 Ways Your Muscles Can Generate Force

It’s important to challenge your muscles in different ways when you strength train to avoid reaching a strength plateau. There are three main ways muscles can develop force. This article discusses the three primary types of muscle contractions and how each helps you develop strength.

August 31, 2014

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What is the Stretch-Shortening Cycle and How Does It Relate to Fitness Gains?

3 Ways Your Muscles Can Generate Force