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Stretching and Injuries
by Thomas Kurz Information on this Web page is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. Every attempt has been made for accuracy, but none is guaranteed. If you have any serious...
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Rules of Thumb for Conditioning
by Thomas Kurz I have selected most of the following rules from books published by Stadion—the Science of Sports Training, Explosive Power and Jumping Ability for All Sports, Children and Sports...
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Principles of Conditioning for Sports and Martial Arts
by Thomas Kurz This article and a few following ones will deal with conditioning for martial arts. In the course of these articles you will learn about conditioning exercises and their place in a...
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Sequence of Conditioning Exercises for Fighters and Martial Artists in...
by Thomas Kurz In this article you will learn about the sequence of strength and endurance exercises in long-term training and in a single workout. A rationally designed strength training program...
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The Role of Aerobic Fitness in High Intensity Efforts, Part I
by Thomas Kurz “Aerobic training causes harmful changes in skeletal muscle fiber type, hormonal secretions and force output characteristics. The fastest, most powerful muscle fibers become slower and...
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The Role of Aerobic Fitness in High Intensity Efforts, Part II
by Thomas Kurz “Aerobic training causes harmful changes in skeletal muscle fiber type, hormonal secretions and force output characteristics. The fastest, most powerful muscle fibers become slower and...
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More Questions and Answers on Strength Exercises
by Thomas Kurz In this article I continue answering questions on strength preparation for sports and martial arts training in general and for intense work on flexibility in particular. Question: Why do...
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Questions and Answers: What Exercises to Do and When
by Thomas Kurz In previous articles I described basic strength exercises and explained in what sequence they should be introduced in preparation for intensive exercises specific to martial arts. I also...
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More Answers on Questions about What Exercises to Do and When
by Thomas Kurz In this article, I will continue answering questions on the proper sequence and timing of exercises. Why do so many people train for hours weekly, year after year, and get such meager...
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What It Takes to Train Right for Strength, Power, and Flexibility in Sports...
by Thomas Kurz For training to be effective and beneficial in the long run and in every respect (reliable skills, no chronic injuries, good health, and general fitness), it takes specialized knowledge....
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Functional Training
by Thomas Kurz What makes training functional? For me, training is functional if it improves trainees’ functioning in their sport or whatever physical activity they train for (e.g., fire fighting, life...
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Strength Training for Martial Arts: What to Keep in Mind, Part I
by Thomas Kurz This article is the first in a series dealing with important concepts and principles you should keep in mind when designing and conducting your strength training. This one is about...
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Strength Training for Martial Arts: What to Keep in Mind, Part II
by Thomas Kurz This is the second article in a series dealing with important concepts and principles you should keep in mind when designing and conducting your strength training. This one is about...
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Strength Training for Martial Arts: What to Keep in Mind, Part III
by Thomas Kurz This is the third article in a series dealing with important concepts and principles you should keep in mind when designing and conducting your strength training. This one is about a...
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How to Ease Back into Working Out with Weights
by Thomas Kurz A recent question on returning to working out: QUESTION: I am going back to the gym on a full time basis after work and will have 5-11pm to reintroduce training to my body… I know it...
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Slow Down for Great and Lasting Strength
by Thomas Kurz When you lift weights, can you move slowly but fluidly or with stops but without bouncing or “jumping” over some range of your movement’s path? If you can’t, then the cause is a weakness...
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Breathe for Better Performance
by Thomas Kurz In efforts lasting more than a few seconds, do you breathe (i.e., you do not hold your breath) throughout your movements and positions? For high performance and for athletic longevity...
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