Periodization

by Thomas Wendelboe December 21, 2015, 4:30am 0

Periodization means planning to peak for the most important part of your season. There are a ton of ways to do this. Here's an overview on how to do it successfully.

What Does the Research Say About the Physical Demands of Ultimate?

by Melissa Witmer December 10, 2015, 5:00am 0

Strength training IS endurance training. Melissa Witmer dives into the latest research on athletic performance in ultimate and what it says about how we should train.

Hamstring Strains in Ultimate Players: Why It Happens and What To Do About It

by Ren Caldwell December 4, 2015, 6:00am 0

Evaluating hamstring injuries is a science, not rocket science.You can come back more powerful and injury-resistant, instead of more prone to doing the same damn thing next season. Cool, right?

Fix Your Squat

by Thomas Wendelboe November 19, 2015, 8:32pm 0

Squatting, be it with a barbell, a kettlebell, or just with your bodyweight, holds a plethora of advantages for ultimate players. It increases explosive performance while developing muscles that reduce the risk of knee injury. Check out these fixes and tips help you improve your squat mechanics.

Ultimate Specific Training: The Rotational Component

by Melissa Witmer November 12, 2015, 5:30am 0

Let's look at a few things we can do to address the rotational component of ultimate from the ground up.

Film Study: How’d They Do That?!

by Ren Caldwell October 22, 2015, 4:19pm 0

Watching ultimate highlight reels this year, I was fascinated by the seconds leading up to the “big moments,” the quality and kind of movements and positions required to create the situation where the best things can occur. I see these moments with the eyes of a strength & conditioning professional, and I know these plays don't happen without a good training program. Let's break down a few plays and demystify the movements that create them!

 

The Stability Series, Part 6: Integrating Stability Training into Your Offseason

by Thomas Wendelboe October 15, 2015, 5:41pm 0

This installment provides guidance on how to include stability building exercises, such as deadbugs and glute bridges, into a well-rounded off-season training program.

The Training Montage Before the Highlight Reel

by Melissa Witmer October 8, 2015, 1:04pm 0

How did last year’s plan (or lack thereof) work for you? What can you do better? Thought, reflection, education and planning now will increase your chances of success next season.