The Kinetic Sports Performance Blog

Below are some of the latest research articles by a number of leading scientists in the exercise science and nutrition field that our team at Kinetic Sports Performance have read and use to influence our training techniques.

Fueling Your Body for Peak Performance on Game Day

By Bonacquisti / January 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Fueling Your Body for Peak Performance on Game Day

Nutrition is a cornerstone of athletic performance. Game day nutrition, in particular, holds a special significance, requiring careful consideration and strategic planning. Read on to delve into the differences between standard athlete nutrition and the unique demands that game day imposes on your dietary choices. Game Day Nutrition vs. Standard Athlete Nutrition Timing Is Everything…

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Why Is Strength Training Important for Young Football Players?

By Bonacquisti / March 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Why Is Strength Training Important for Young Football Players?

Playing football is not only about learning the rules of the game and training as part of a football team. It is also essential for athletes to enhance their physical performance through different strategies such as learning the speed technique, which was discussed in the previous blog. At Kinetic Sports Performance and Football University, we…

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Benefits of One-On-One Football Skills Training

By Bonacquisti / February 24, 2023 / Comments Off on Benefits of One-On-One Football Skills Training

Football is one of the most popular sports worldwide, and children and adults alike are enthusiastic about it. While football is a team sport, one-on-one football training can be beneficial if one genuinely wants to learn the game, especially for those whore are younger than eighteen years old. Before playing a highly adrenaline-packed game like…

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Speed Technique and Why We Need to Teach It at a Young Age

By Bonacquisti / January 25, 2023 / Comments Off on Speed Technique and Why We Need to Teach It at a Young Age

Speed is something we all want, be it in our cars, internet connection, and how quickly we can get things done. Everywhere we turn, everything is a race to be the quickest. So why should running be any different? Because speed is a skill, like shooting a basketball or hitting a baseball, technique significantly affects…

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Benefits of Resistance Training in Relation to Speed Development

By Bonacquisti / January 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Benefits of Resistance Training in Relation to Speed Development

Resistance training has long been seen as a vital part of any athlete’s exercise routine, but its specific benefits for speed development are often overlooked. Athletes competing in any sport requiring quick movements need to develop their speed and agility, or speed development. By enhancing the size and strength of muscle fibers, the effectiveness of…

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Resistance Training as it Refers to Bone Health in Adults

By Bonacquisti / November 25, 2022 / Comments Off on Resistance Training as it Refers to Bone Health in Adults

Adults and kids can benefit from sports and other physical activities, but doing so without supervision can lead to over-exertion, fatigue, concussions, and even muscle and ligament injuries. In children and teenagers, this could trigger a downright fear of sports as they will learn to associate sports with pain. This is why it’s crucial to…

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Corrective Exercise Solutions for Athletes with Back Pain and Joint Pains

By Bonacquisti / October 31, 2022 / Comments Off on Corrective Exercise Solutions for Athletes with Back Pain and Joint Pains

Pain comes as an added feature in every athlete’s life. Whether it is pain from a sporting injury or a chronically painful body part, there is no way to escape the toll that rigorous physical activity has on the body. A majority of athletes suffer from back and joint pains at some point in their…

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The Importance of Ankle Stability and Agility Training

By Bonacquisti / October 24, 2022 / Comments Off on The Importance of Ankle Stability and Agility Training

The most frequent sports-related injury is an ankle sprain. Proper training for ankle stability is advisable to avoid injuries. The ankle and the muscles around it are heavily taxed during each of the sport-specific actions of an athlete.   It would be better to strengthen the lower leg and ankle. The region can then withstand…

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The Importance of Plyometrics and Landing Mechanics to Training and Injury Prevention

By Bonacquisti / August 16, 2022 / Comments Off on The Importance of Plyometrics and Landing Mechanics to Training and Injury Prevention

When it comes to most sports, the question is not “if” you get injured, but “when”. Accidents happen, mistakes can be made, and chances are that something will happen during training. As such, almost all sports take preventative measures to reduce the risk of injury by either building up strength and endurance so as minimmize…

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Concussion in sports and how performance training can help

By Bonacquisti / July 20, 2022 / Comments Off on Concussion in sports and how performance training can help

Just saying the word concussion at a sporting event or during a preseason practice can be intimidating and can even scare off potential athletes or parents who are looking to get their athlete more involved. A concussion, even though it needs to be taken seriously, is common in sports and the more that we research…

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