Denise K. Wood, Ed.D.
Dr. Denise K. Wood is an educator and sport and fitness training consultant from Knoxville, TN. A former national champion, she is an inspirational motivator with extensive experience training athletes from beginners to Olympians.
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Varying Sports Training Workouts to Improve PerformanceTraining variation means that practice activities are changed within a particular range of intensity or class of skills. Variability of practice promotes learning and prevents staleness and plateaus.
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Sports Training Tips to Improve Reaction Time and Decision MakingAn athlete's ability to react determines how quickly he or she can make the right decision. Athletes who can accelerate the decision-making process have a competitive edge over their opponents.
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The Overload Principle for Fitness: How Hard Should You Work Out?The Principle of Overload asserts that you must increase your fitness training load. Because your body gets used to working out at a particular level, you must progressively increase your work load in order to continue to get results.
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7 Reasons Why to Test Your Fitness LevelStarting a fitness program without testing your fitness level is like beginning a journey without a map to guide you to your destination. Simple fitness tests can establish your starting point and guide you toward your goals. -
7 Sport Memory Techniques to Accelerate Skill LearningSport skill memory is developed when athletes learn and remember motor skills. Motor memory techniques can accelerate the skill acquisition process so athletes can progress to higher levels of sport performance more quickly. -
The Principle of Reversibility: What Happens when You Stop Exercising?The Principle of Reversibility as it applies to exercise and fitness training means: If you don't use it, you lose it. While rest periods are necessary for recovery after workouts, extended rest intervals reduce physical fitness.
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7 Common Fitness-Training Mistakes and How to Correct ThemFollowing sound principles and practices encourages exercise adherence and produces better results. Seven common fitness training mistakes and suggestions for correcting them are presented. -
How to Design a Fitness Training PlanYour fitness training plan should be designed to provide clear and personalized direction toward achieving your goals. It is a blueprint that organizes all of your exercise activities into one cohesive program for success.
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8 Key Training Principles for Fitness and Sports TrainingThe 8 Training Principles are research-based guidelines that can help you accelerate your training progress and optimize your results. These principles can guide you in designing your fitness or sports training program.
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Fitness Equipment Ratings - Are Consumer Reviews Reliable?It makes good sense to check out fitness equipment ratings posted by consumers who have already experienced the product you are interested in purchasing. Know the human factors that influence the reliability of consumer reviews before you buy. -
Tips on Exercise Order for Your Daily Weight Training RoutineThe exercise order for your weight training routine is flexible, but there are some suggested guidelines to follow that can help you achieve better results. Your goals and other factors may influence the recommended sequence of exercises.
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Key Techniques for Achieving Common Women's Fitness GoalsWomen share the common fitness goals of toning up, losing belly fat, shaping the hips and thighs, tightening flabby arms and lifting sagging breasts. These training tips provide sound and effective techniques for achieving these fitness goals.