tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483704792087713531.post4479920046847052670..comments2024-03-23T03:54:50.253-06:00Comments on Kinesiology & Sport Review: Distance Running a Thing of the Past Dr. Kayla Peakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02096597721586884737noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483704792087713531.post-80844993213888465432015-02-24T22:52:23.000-06:002015-02-24T22:52:23.000-06:00I would have to agree with the fact that some athl...I would have to agree with the fact that some athletes don't need long distance training especially pitchers. I didn't know that long distance actually weakens the immune system which gives you a higher risk of getting sick. I personally actually like running long distance, not inside but outside when its warm I enjoy it. Rare, maybe but it gives me time to escape the stresses of school and work. What Eric said about sprints though is true and I agree with how it actually helps the motions they perform. But giving these athletes like pitchers different work outs besides long distance running will help their pitching and keep them motivated and interested and perhaps from getting sick as much. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18057933394276312001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483704792087713531.post-66547035893906349412015-02-22T17:26:27.327-06:002015-02-22T17:26:27.327-06:00Interesting statement about hip stiffness in long ...Interesting statement about hip stiffness in long distance runners. Hip mobility is extremely important in every sport and can hinder even the worlds greatest athletes. Looking forward to next weeks blog, hope it includes the training methods and ways to prevent stiffness in the hipsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445109341918044334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483704792087713531.post-41910499553592364142015-02-22T10:33:54.687-06:002015-02-22T10:33:54.687-06:00It seems that not many people or coaches would thi...It seems that not many people or coaches would think that long distance running would actually hurt athletes. In this case, looking specifically at pitchers, it makes sense that the motion of a long distance run (or jog) isn't exactly utilizing the same muscles used in the pitching motion. However, lateral exercises and sprints allows for the athlete to stretch and strengthen the same muscles used in the long powerful pitching motion used to generate as much power on the pitch as possible. It is certainly some interesting information. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01919175847000043513noreply@blogger.com