Acceleration at its most basic is the act of increasing your running speed. From a standing start (or blocks), you explode into action. If you’re already running, you pick up the pace. Acceleration ...

When trying to get stronger and build more muscle, it stands to reason that you would try to lift progressively heavier weights—that's typically how coaches recommend progressive overload, after all.

I know this stuff can get a little high-level and “strength-and-conditioning-nerdy,” but stick with me. My goal here is to help OnSI athletes and the everyday athlete understand the science behind two ...