Strength and Conditioning
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The TFT Approach to Athlete Development: An Applied Model for Strength and Conditioning Professionals
March 30th, 2025 | Kansas, USA Optimal sporting performance is often supported by supplemental approaches to enhancing athletic potential. One common supplemental approach is resistance training. In general, resistance training can be effective for mitigating injury risk, developing motor control, muscular strength and power, and sprinting speed and has also been supported by research over…
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Exercise Science Corner – Acute effects of lower limb wearable resistance on horizontal deceleration and change of direction biomechanics
KANSAS, USA – March 26th, 2025 — (Quincy Johnson Fitness LLC, PRNewswire, SEND2PRESS) — Read full publication here Purpose This study aimed to investigate the acute effects of lower limb wearable resistance on maximal horizontal deceleration biomechanics, across two different assessments. Methods Twenty recreationally trained team sport athletes performed acceleration to deceleration assessments (ADA), and…
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Exercise Science Corner – Relationships between Relative Strength, Power, and Speed among NCAA Division II Men’s Lacrosse Athletes
Read full publication here Overview Lacrosse players are required to perform multiple sprints and changes of direction over the course of a game. These skills are reliant on the ability to rapidly produce lower-body force to be successful. Currently, little research examining the relationship between specific performance indicators and relative strength within this population exists.…
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Sport Science is Black – Dr. Quincy R. Johnson
This blog highlights the story of Dr. Quincy R. Johnson, one of the few black (African-American) sport scientists and tenure track professors in the world.
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Exercise Science Corner – Key Performance Indicators for College American Football Starters: An Exploratory Study
Read full publication here Objectives The purpose of this study was twofold: (a) to profile body composition and physical fitness characteristics of collegiate American football starters and (b) to examine differences in key performance indicators across position groups. These indicators included select measures of body composition, joint kinematics, as well as muscular strength and power.…
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Exercise Science Corner
Welcome to my blog! I’m Quincy, a professor, strength coach, and sport scientist who has dedicated his life to optimizing athletic performance. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of exercise science! Check out all of my research on ResearchGate…
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Strength and Conditioning 101: Resistance Training Status
Authored by Dr. Quincy Johnson, 12/09/2024 For athletes, resistance training can contribute to improved readiness to perform and achieving optimal athletic performance. However, suggestions regarding strength and conditioning from unqualified individuals seems to be common today. This blog discusses resistance training status and is based on recommendations provided by the leading experts within the field…
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Sport Science for the Strength Coach
With recent developments in technology, sport science and strength and conditioning approaches have merged to better support athlete health, wellness, development, and performance. However, “sport science” and “technology” are not synonymous, especially as it relates to strength and conditioning for athletic populations. This blog series is aimed at providing the fundamental information needed to develop…
