by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Dec 22, 2018 | Performance
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30102677 Leucine Metabolites Do Not Enhance Training-induced Performance or Muscle Thickness. Leucine metabolites, α-hydroxyisocaproic acid (α-HICA) and β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (calcium, HMB-Ca and free acid, HMB-FA), have been...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Oct 4, 2018 | baseball
Relationship between baseball measures and various physical assessments Author Variable Studied N Level of Play Correlation/Results Testing Procedure Measurement Device Reyes et al. 2010 1 RM Back Squat 16 minimum of high school R 2 = 0.406 Back Squat Slow motion...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Aug 28, 2018 | Performance, Vertical Jump
A quick post highlighting some of the key differences between depth jumps and drop jumps. Depth Jump Drop Jump Drop Height 75 cm-1.1 m 30-60 cm Amount of Knee Flexion Upon Take-Off The knees are allowed to bend as much as the athlete prefers to obtain maximal jump...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Jun 29, 2018 | baseball, Performance, Vertical Jump
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b3lwWxzSLM For more read: Soria-Gila, M. A., Chirosa, I. J., Bautista, I. J., Baena, S., & Chirosa, L. J. (2015). Effects of Variable Resistance Training on Maximal Strength. Journal of Strength and Conditioning...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Apr 16, 2018 | Performance
In order to be successful in most sports, a high amount of force has to be displayed in a relatively limited timeframe. Sporting actions such as jumping, running, sprinting, and throwing are good examples. Two quantifiable measures linked to sporting success are power...
by Brett Holland, PT, DPT, CSCS | Jan 7, 2018 | Performance
Naclerio, F., Larumbe-Zabala, E., Ashrafi, N., Seijo, M., Nielsen, B., Allgrove, J., & Earnest, C. P. (2016). Effects of protein–carbohydrate supplementation on immunity and resistance training outcomes: a double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical...
