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		<title>Sprinting: When is Big; Big Enough? Part II: A Practical Approach.</title>
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M Newman
In part 1, we covered the laws of Newton to show how mass, acceleration and force affect sprint performance .  In this article we look at research that suggests that BMI (though not ideal) is nevertheless a useful tool to check that body mass is in an optimum range.
As we know, the acceleration of a sprinter’s body is higher if the force applied to the ground is very large.  We also know that from the previous article, the larger the mass, the harder it becomes to accelerate.  In real ...]]></description>
		<link>http://maximum-maximorum.com/2011/08/10/sprinting-when-is-big-big-enough-part-ii-a-practical-approach/</link>
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		<title>Sprinting: When is Big; Big Enough?  Understanding Newton&#8217;s Laws of Motion.</title>
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M Newman
When is big; big enough?
Sprinters are renowned for their exceptional physiques, muscle size , density and definition.  In fact the event requires power and explosive strength.  It is a well known fact that a high muscle mass is required to be successful at the highest levels of the sport.  Though this maybe the case; how much muscle is needed or to be more precise, when is big; big enough?  Well&#8230; the answer lies in the realms of science.  We could use muscle physiology, or revisit Isaac Newton&#8217;s laws of ...]]></description>
		<link>http://maximum-maximorum.com/2011/08/06/sprinting-when-is-big-big-enough-understanding-newtons-laws-of-motion/</link>
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		<title>Sprinting and Elastic Strength</title>
		<description><![CDATA[To move at great speed, it seems that the legs of mammals act as springs. They perform a series of bounces where gravitational energy is stored in a "retainer" on contact with the ground and released during the lengthening or push off phase. ]]></description>
		<link>http://maximum-maximorum.com/2010/07/29/sprinting-and-the-muscle-tendon-complex-mtc/</link>
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		<title>Speed Training:   Asafa Powell Vs Elijah Winn, The  Start Analysis Of A Developing Athlete And Speedster</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The start of the 100m is far more crucial to the event than realised by many. The start consists of the reaction time, block clearance and the first and second stride of the 100m. To perform an exemplary start, an athlete must have the correct technique and angles...]]></description>
		<link>http://maximum-maximorum.com/2009/02/19/speed-training-asafa-powell-vs-elijah-winn-the-start-analysis-of-a-developing-athlete-and-speedster/</link>
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		<title>Strength Qualities of the 100m Sprinter</title>
		<description><![CDATA[To understand what is required to be successful over the 100m sprint, the event must be divided into three phases. The structure of the velocity-time curve is the same for every sprinter, over the distance. The three phases are the start-acceleration, maximal speed, and speed maintenance. Each phase is defined by physiological and biomechanical characteristics.]]></description>
		<link>http://maximum-maximorum.com/2009/02/13/strength-qualities-of-the-100m-sprinter/</link>
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		<title>Nootropics:  &#8220;Smart Drugs&#8221; for Training and Recovery</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Nootropics are low toxicity ‘smart drugs’ that boost brain activity and memory without having deleterious effects on the nervous system.

Nootropics are substances that increase the effectiveness of the brain ...whether by healing the brain of whatever may be causing problems....or by augmenting or making the brain more effective.  They can improve learning and memory both short and long term. ]]></description>
		<link>http://maximum-maximorum.com/2009/01/21/nootropics-smart-drugs-for-training-and-recovery/</link>
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		<title>The Stresses of Training. Adaptogens and Recovery: Part III</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So which specific adaptogens have been shown to benefit sports men and women?
Rhadiola rosea
Rhadiola has been shown to spare ATP and creatine phosphate, indirectly by increasing the levelsof fatty acids and their availability, hence sparing ATP and creatine phosphate. Athletes already know that Rhodiola rosea helps build up their muscular energy reserves and lets them tap it when they need it the most &#8211; under the extreme stress of peak physical performance that is required to win. There are three main physical benefits of Rhodiola rosea that have been verified ...]]></description>
		<link>http://maximum-maximorum.com/2008/12/14/adaptogens-part-iii/</link>
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		<title>The Stresses of Training. Adaptogens and Recovery: Part II</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What hormones are released when the body feels stressed?
 
Cortisol
 
Cortisol (hydrocortisone) is a hormone released from the adrenal gland in response to stress.Cortisol is known as the &#8220;stress hormone&#8221;.  Hydrocortisone is essential to metabolism and stress response.Cortisone is released in response to any stress in the body, whether physical or psychological.  When cortisol is secreted it causes breakdown of muscle protein, catabolism.  The process is the opposite of anabolism, (the building and aggregation of tissue, in particular muscle).  Cortisone is induces catabolism because it breaks down muscle into the ...]]></description>
		<link>http://maximum-maximorum.com/2008/12/14/adaptogens-part-ii/</link>
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		<title>The Stresses of Training, Adaptogens and Recovery: Part I</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ 
Introduction to Adaptogens
 
Adaptogens are a rare group of plants able to use their properties within the body where the body needs them.  Adaptogens aids protection from physical, emotional and environmental stress.They offer a host of benefits these are;

Increased immunity
Enhanced energy
Increased work capacity
Increased resistance to fatigue
Accelerated healing from infections
Normalising of blood pressure and blood sugar

 
Herbal adaptogens help to regulate the neuro-endocrine and immune systems, providing defence against stress and an optimal homeostasis.
 
So what is an adaptogen?
 
Adaptogens are agents that allow the body to counter adverse physical, chemical ...]]></description>
		<link>http://maximum-maximorum.com/2008/12/14/adaptogens-part-i/</link>
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		<title>Speed Training: Maximum Sprint Technique</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Maximum sprint technique, is characterised by an upright torso/body position.  An athlete that can demonstrate the maximum sprint technique can have the appearance of being “very tall”.   Maximal speed technique can be divided into two parts, the stance and flight phase. ]]></description>
		<link>http://maximum-maximorum.com/2008/12/01/maximum-sprint-technique/</link>
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