During my undergrad, a master’s student was agressively endorsing Myofascial release (“you’re an idiot if you don’t do it as an athlete.”) Overtime, I’ve had joint issues, chronic pain, and new issues weekly which inhibits my progress or at this point my retention of performance. Despite resting, hydrating, supplementing. I’m wondering how much Fascial health/training/maintenance has to do with overall physical health and performance. I’m hearing more and more about the levels of effects of Fascia, (Human Garage also has a lot of information on this; https://www.youtube.com/@HumanGarage). (Sidenote: After gutting an animal I started to consider how the amount of fascia and how affects the quality of the meat.) If anyone is interested; here is a discussion on it. Secret of Athleticism - World's #1 Fascia Coach - Chong Xie (Hyperarch Fascia Training) https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=l67YsR_c050

A collegiate tennis player reports excessive anxiety before matches and difficulty maintaining attentional focus during competition. A sport psychologist recommends interventions designed to improve arousal regulation and attentional control. Which of the following strategies would MOST likely improve the athlete’s performance? I. Use imagery rehearsal to mentally simulate competitive situations II. Implement controlled breathing techniques to regulate physiological arousal III. Use positive self-talk cues to maintain task-relevant focus IV. Provide knowledge of results feedback after every attempt A. I and IV B. I, II, and III C. II, III, and IV Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below in the comments! I'll follow up with my breakdown of the question after enough people have responded. From Chapter 8: Psychology of Athletic Preparation and Performance

A strength coach is designing an in-season resistance training session for experienced rugby athletes. The primary goal is to maintain maximal strength and power while minimizing residual fatigue before competition in 48 hours. Which of the following session structures would be MOST appropriate? A. Perform Olympic lifts first (3–5 sets × 2–3 reps at 80–90% 1RM) followed by heavy squats (3–4 sets × 2–4 reps at 85–90% 1RM) with 2–3 min rest intervals B. Perform heavy squats first (5–6 sets × 6–8 reps at 75–80% 1RM) followed by accessory hypertrophy exercises (3–4 sets × 8–12 reps) with 60–90 s rest C. Perform circuit-style resistance training including multi-joint and single-joint exercises (3 rounds × 12–15 reps each) with in an explosive manner with minimal rest Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below in the comments! I'll follow up with my breakdown of the question after enough people have responded. From Chapter 17: Program Design for Resistance Training

An athlete performs an overhead squat as shown. Which of the following cues would serve this athlete the best? i. Shorten your stance width by ~2 inches ii. Widen your stance width by ~2 inches iii. Keep the cervical spine neutral and in line with the torso iv. Drive the knees out and forward v. Push the bar straight up, elbows pointing slightly out vi. Reduce ROM or load until technique improves A. i, iii, and v B. ii, iv, v, vi C. iv, v, vi Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below in the comments! I'll follow up with my breakdown of the question after enough people have responded. From Chapter 15: Resistance Training Technique

During the initial weeks of a resistance training program, increases in muscular strength are primarily due to which of the following? a. Increased muscle fiber cross-sectional area b. Improved motor unit recruitment and synchronization c. Increased ATP and phosphocreatine storage within muscle fibers Answer in the poll, then explain your rationale below in the comments! I'll follow up with my breakdown of the question tomorrow morning. From Chapter 5: Adaptations to Anaerobic Training Programs