Muscle Activation Technique for Female Athletes
Posted by admin on 09 24th, 2009 | 6 responses
Muscle Activation TechniqueTM
What is MAT?
MAT assesses and corrects muscular imbalances that are often related to pain and injury. MAT views muscle tightness as a form of protection in the body, caused by weak or inhibited muscles. Muscles must be able to perform their required function as needed when forces are placed on a joint. [...]
National Strength & Conditioning Association Position Statement on Youth Resistance Training
Posted by admin on 08 21st, 2009 | 4 responses
Post by Jay William, Ph.D
August 21 2009
The number of young athletes who are lifting weights as part of their training is steadily increasing. In past years, many discouraged weight training in children and young adolescents. This stemmed, in part, from the fear of injury and adverse effects on growth and development. We now know that [...]
