Chapter 20: Principles of Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training
Speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ) are athletic performance-based skills that offer a variety of benefits to both athletes and the general fitness population alike. Fitness
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Speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ) are athletic performance-based skills that offer a variety of benefits to both athletes and the general fitness population alike. Fitness
Flexibility training is a key component of comprehensive fitness training. Flexibility training techniques encompass a very broad range of activities that are best utilized in
Posture and movement assessments are crucial steps fitness professionals must use to determine any muscle imbalances or movement issues that should be focused on or
Balance is a fundamental skill in daily activity necessary for the safe completion of any type of movement or activity pattern. Specifically, balance refers to
Fitness professionals routinely assess the cardiorespiratory fitness level of clients. Cardiorespiratory fitness assessments include submaximal and maximal exercise tests designed to provide baseline information and