ABSTRACT The technique of a medicine ball rotation with a lateral hop is described and demonstrated in this article, and common movement errors and practical applications are also given. Rotational exercise by using medicine balls can be used to train change of direction and deceleration ability. The benefits of this exercise include postural control and application of forces in multiple movement planes and training of extension at the ankle, knees, and hips.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most prevalent hereditary life-threatening disease in the Caucasian population. With the improvement in clinical care, individuals with CF are living longer, and CF-related diabetes (CFRD) has emerged as a major complication. The diagnosis of CFRD is associated with shortening survival, increasing morbidity, worsening physical capacity, and body composition. Engagement in exercise training has become a prominent nonpharmacologic intervention that aims to improve fitness and clinical outcomes in individuals with CF and CFRD. This column will specifically focus on the potential benefits of resistance training and provide recommendations for children and adolescents with CF and CFRD.

SUMMARYWHEN DEVELOPING FLUID REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES FOR EXERCISING INDIVIDUALS, A VARIETY OF FACTORS SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, INTENSITY LEVEL, DURATION OF EXERCISE, VARIABILITY IN SWEAT RATE, AND LEVEL OF HEAT ACCLIMATIZATION ARE AMONG THOSE FACTORS. DETERMIN

The pull to knee is an exercise that allows an athlete to become efficient in producing force with an overload stimulus, as well as it is a teaching modality for the initial pull from the floor in weightlifting. This movement emphasizes the precursor movement leading into the double knee bend position.

Article published in Strength and Conditioning Journal in August 2012, available open access at: https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0b013e31825ab4bb.

TRAINING TO FAILURE IS A POPULAR TRAINING METHOD USED TO IMPROVE MUSCULAR STRENGTH, SIZE, AND ENDURANCE. AT THIS TIME, THE VALUE OF THIS TRAINING STRATEGY FOR IMPROVING ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE IS A TOPIC OF CONSIDERABLE DEBATE. IN THIS COLUMN, THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS AND DETRIMENTS OF THIS TRAINING METHOD WILL BE PRESENTED.

COMPLETING THE RECOMMENDED AMOUNTS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN THE FORM OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING EXERCISES EACH WEEK MAY PREVENT REGRESSION OF PERFORMANCE, DECREASE THE RISKS OF SECONDARY HEALTH CONDITIONS, AND IMPROVE THE FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY OF AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY HELPING REGAIN INDEPENDENCE AFTER INJURY.

CIRCUIT TRAINING CAN BE A SAFE AND BENEFICIAL PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY. TO PRODUCE DESIRED BENEFITS, CIRCUIT PROGRAMS SHOULD BE PERFORMED 3 TIMES PER WEEK AND INCORPORATE FLEXIBILITY, AEROBIC, AND STRENGTH TRAINING COMPONENTS.