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HK contributor LaVell Edwards headed to College Football Hall of Fame
Retired Brigham Young head coach and contributor to four Human Kinetics football titles, LaVell Edwards is set to join the 2004 College Football Hall of Fame induction class. Edwards has lent his unequalled knowledge on the passing game to The Football Coaching Bible, Football's Best Offensive Playbook, and Football Coaching Strategies. He also provided one of the 73 articles that comprise the AFCA's Offensive Football Strategies.
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Sports Shorts
Increasing Lean Body Mass
from The Path To Athletic Power
by Boyd Epley
Our body composition research led us to discover that the key to enhanced athletic performance is not reduced body fat but increased lean body mass. This discovery made for a profound point of departure for our program and significantly influenced how we go about conditioning. Knowing that small gains in body fat won't adversely affect performance, we focus the core of our program on conditioning activities that increase the lean body mass of our athletes. We begin with teaching good lifting technique because this leads to strength development. Strength development improves lean body mass and also enhances the four performance indicators, which makes for improved performance on the field.
Basic Guidelines for a Children's Resistance-Training Program
from Strength Training for Young Athletes, Second Edition
by William Kraemer and Steven Fleck
The possible dangers involved in resistance training are related to inappropriate exercise demands placed on the child. Although there are general training guidelines, you must consider the special needs of each individual. In essence this means you must design a program for each child's needs that employs proper exercise techniques and safety considerations. If implemented properly, resistance training is one of the safest physical activities, and the benefits to the young athlete far outweigh the risks. The following points are essential to having a safe and successful program for your child.
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