Sometimes we like to read. Sometimes we share the things we read. Here are some articles we like from around the web pertaining to all things athletic performance.
This Week’s Articles
Understanding the Evolution of Injury Etiology Models
Injury etiology is a complex topic. There is no single risk factor that causes injury. In this article, Jo Clubb provides an overview of notable theoretical models of injury causation over the last 30 years.
In a Distracted World, Solitude Is a Competitive Advantage
Technology has inundated people with endless distractions—social media, constant email notifications, meetings, news updates. Limiting these distractions to improve focus on the things that matter is a skill. Here are 5 thoughts from Mike Erwin to stay focused during work.
How Should We Train the Calf Muscle?
Chris Beardsley has some great articles about training specific muscles. This article specifically reviews the calf muscles, the gastrocnemius-soleus complex. Chris reviews the (1) anatomy of the calf muscles, (2) internal moment arm lengths of the muscle, (3) working sarcomere lengths, and (4) susceptibility to muscle damage.
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