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Описание: Join us for an insightful conversation with renowned performance coach Frans Bosch on the Prepare Like a Pro live chat show. This episode delves into methods for unlocking athletic potential, strategies for developing coordinated and adaptable athletes, and the importance of dynamic systems in sports.

Discussing topics like rate of force development, motor control, and the balance between success and failure in training, this episode provides valuable insights for high-performance coaches, strength and conditioning experts, and athletes. Don't miss Frans Bosch's take on flexibility in injury prevention, the significance of coordination training, and his approach to integrating knowledge across sports disciplines.

Highlights from the episode:

00:00 Training Coordination vs. Isolated Strength
01:19 Understanding Muscle Slack and Athletic Performance
02:06 Balancing Strength and Speed in Rugby Training
03:08 The Role of Attractors and Fluctuators in Sports
04:13 The Importance of Flexibility in Athletic Performance

Critique of Traditional Strength Training:

Traditional training methods are flawed due to their utopian approach, focusing only on benefits without acknowledging drawbacks.
These methods overestimate the transfer of training benefits to performance, which Bosch argues is often nonexistent.

Impact of Muscle Slack:

Muscle slack refers to the muscles not being prepared to apply force, which can hinder performance.
Excessive resistance training can increase muscle slack, leading to reduced efficiency in explosive movements.

Balancing Strength and Speed in Rugby:

In rugby, upper body strength is crucial for protection, but lower body mass should be avoided as it can slow running speed.
Counter movements, which remove muscle slack, should be eliminated to prevent loss of time during play.

Attractors and Fluctuators in AFL:

Athletes should simplify body mechanics by stabilizing unnecessary joint movements.
Using attractors (e.g., the arm) and fluctuators (e.g., the trunk) effectively helps AFL players interact better with their environment.

Importance of Flexibility:

Flexibility is key to injury prevention and is underrated in athletic training.
Contrary to myths, flexibility does not negatively impact performance; both stiff and flexible athletes can excel.

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