Designed expressly for dog owners who want the interactive thrill
of agility sports without the rigid rules, pressures, and expenses of competition, this is a practical, down - to - earth guide to today's most popular canine sport.
Not exact matches
Rely too much on the aerobic processes (higher efficiency = lower power output) then the athlete's speed, power and
agility will suffer; all the qualities that are required to optimally perform the skill
of their
sport.
I am Robert Holland, owner
of Holland Fitness and Performance and the Director
of Athletic Development for THE PROGRAM
Sports Training (TP)- The most complete Power, Strength & Conditioning, Speed &
Agility, and Position Specific Skill training program in California.
These are specific speed movements that help improve an athlete's ability to accelerate / decelerate more effectively when implementing
sport - specific movements
of speed,
agility and power training.
Sports are played on a single leg, and a trainer must understand the functional anatomy on a single leg and the needed pelvic stability to properly prepare your young athlete for the demands
of their
sport, not only for increased speed, power and
agility, but most importantly for injury prevention.
Neurmuscular training (NMT) programs, including the FIFA 11 + program, a 20 - minute series
of warm - up exercises performed at the start
of each training session and in a modified form before matches, and the PEP exercise program developed by the Santa Monica Orthopedic and
Sports Medicine Research Foundation, a series
of 19 warm - up, stretching, strengthening, plyometric, and
sport - specific
agility exercises that can be completed in less than 30 minutes without any specialized equipment, have both been proven effective in a series
of studies in reducing ACL injuries, particularly
of the non-contact variety, and especially among female athletes, who more prone to ACL tears.
Dog
agility (pictured) is just one
of several kinds
of dog
sports that kids and their pets can share, for a healthy dose
of physical activity and together time.
And that is key to achieving your goals, says Steven Hayes, PhD, a psychology professor at the University
of Nevada, Reno: «Emotional
agility affects how well you do in business, if you succeed in
sports, and whether you stick to your diet and exercise regimen,» he says.
Not only it is one
of the most technical
sports you'll ever take part in, boxing challenges elements
of endurance, power, skill,
agility and balance....
The concept
of sports specific training is the ability to use not only weight room exercises to strengthen and develop explosive movements, but to also train speed,
agility, coordination and endurance through drills and combinations
of weight training and metabolic conditioning.
Some
of the tools employed are dumbbells ranging from 2 pounds up to 15 pounds, medicine balls, body weight, and common equipment used in any
sports practice (e.g cones, small hurdles, and
agility ladders).
Ankle flexibility is one
of those details that is very important in many
sports and training regimens including but not limited to: running and other
agility - based land
sports, weight lifting and swimming.
Almost all team
sports athletes use some sort
of lower body strength training to help them improve
agility, by enhancing its physical component, which is called change -
of - direction (COD) ability.
Ball
sports require a high level
of agility, coordination and balance — all
of which require proprioception.
My goal is to help you get great results in obedience,
agility or other dog
sports; using reward based training and having lots
of fun with your dog.
The cameras capture the speed,
agility and physical nature
of the
sport.
Our car has the optional Adaptive M suspension and Servotronic steering (though thankfully not the
Sports Steering, an aggressively variable rack that brings
agility but also inconsistency
of response), so by toggling the Drive Performance Control button up to Sport + the car is primed with the stiffest suspension setting, weighty steering and the more relaxed DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) mode for the stability and traction control system.
McLaren likes to assert that the
Sports Series cars are mere sports cars, but the speed, agility, and focus of the Spider feels pretty damn
Sports Series cars are mere
sports cars, but the speed, agility, and focus of the Spider feels pretty damn
sports cars, but the speed,
agility, and focus
of the Spider feels pretty damn super.
It isn't the quickest
sports car, with an estimated 0 - 60 time
of 5.4 seconds, but its lighter weight promises increased
agility.
It might be sporty to drive, but the GLE Coupe still lacks the nimbleness and
agility of a real
sports car.
To me, it encompasses
agility, outstanding performance, and a certain level
of sporting style.
The vehicle combines top
sporting prowess and classic rear - wheel drive with the precision and
agility of a modern M automobile.
Changing out
of Comfort mode into the Sport modes did no more than quicken throttle and shift responses, and those changes simply didn't matter in this setting, where «comfort» still provides enough
of the Panamera's innate
agility to maintain its image as the
sports car
of its segment.
Within the muscular body
of an SUV lives the
agility of a
sport sedan bred to win countless German Touring Car Championships and drivers» hearts around the world.
Both
of our testers had Mercedes» Airmatic suspension, the
agility select on which could be set to eco, comfort,
sport,
sport + and individual.
Meticulous and passion - fuelled development work has underpinned the creation
of two high - performance
sports cars that set new standards in terms
of overall concept, precision and
agility.»
One
of the best
sports cars ever built, the Miata's incredible balance and
agility is guaranteed to put a smile on the face
of even the most avid enthusiast.
The X1 takes the power
of 228 horses, top - rated safety features, and the
agility you expect from a BMW — and packs them perfectly into the most compact
Sports Activity Vehicle ® in the world.
Just as contrasting as these characteristics sound, so does the car feel in reality - it puts together the exciting
agility of a sedan with the intimidating strength
of a
sports utility.
The combination
of a double - wishbone, double - pivot front suspension and the proven integral rear suspension, patented by BMW, underpins a blend
of sporting agility and impressive ride comfort that none
of its rivals can match.
Whether you're harboring latent Transporter fantasies, or you just like the look
of a four - door, combining the
agility and responsiveness
of a
sports car with a pair
of extra doors and a back seat can be quite rewarding.
Not to forget, the manufacturer has also used specially designed tyres, which plays a major role in enhancing the stability and
agility of this super
sports car.
The Edition Lifestyle highlights in particular the modern flair and
sporting agility of the BMW X3.
Depending on driving style and the coefficient
of friction, it can send between 50 and 100 percent
of the available torque to the rear axle, and when Audi drive select is in dynamic mode and the ESC Electronic Stabilisation Control system is in its
sport setting, power is transferred to the rear sooner and in greater amounts for even greater
agility and more direct turn - in.
Obviously, these are the ideal ingredients for an ultra-high-performance
sports car with supreme
agility, truly blistering performance on the road, and
of course exemplary Porsche Intelligent Performance.
First appearing in the UK at the very end
of the eighties, with a two - seat roadster layout, modest power and incredible
agility, it embodied everything that made famous British
sports cars — like the Lotus Elan — so addictive to drive.
Driving dynamics are guaranteed by the
AGILITY CONTROL sports suspension with selectable mode for the adaptive damping system and specific tuning of the «Sport» mode for the automatic transmission to deliver improved agility and ride c
AGILITY CONTROL
sports suspension with selectable mode for the adaptive damping system and specific tuning
of the «Sport» mode for the automatic transmission to deliver improved
agility and ride c
agility and ride comfort.
The standard inclusion
of Adaptive M suspension and variable
sport steering further serves to enhance the
agility and handling
of this compact performer.
Its handling properties are defined by impressive
agility and precision, the result
of extensive modifications made by BMW M GmbH to the components involved in maximising the car's
sporting ability.
Source: Lexus Press Release is on Page 2 Lexus IS
Sport Sedan Gets Revved Up In 2016 With Three Available Engines 2.0 L Twin - Scroll Turbocharged Gas Engine for New IS 200t New 3.5 L V6 Engine Provides More Options for All - Weather Drive with IS 300 AWD Agile Handling Throughout IS Lineup Available F SPORT Package Heightens Driving Experience The Lexus IS luxury sport sedan models will continue to delight drivers with their balance of luxury, agility and sportiness as they enter 2016 model year with a three model strategy with IS 200t, IS 300 AWD, and IS
Sport Sedan Gets Revved Up In 2016 With Three Available Engines 2.0 L Twin - Scroll Turbocharged Gas Engine for New IS 200t New 3.5 L V6 Engine Provides More Options for All - Weather Drive with IS 300 AWD Agile Handling Throughout IS Lineup Available F
SPORT Package Heightens Driving Experience The Lexus IS luxury sport sedan models will continue to delight drivers with their balance of luxury, agility and sportiness as they enter 2016 model year with a three model strategy with IS 200t, IS 300 AWD, and IS
SPORT Package Heightens Driving Experience The Lexus IS luxury
sport sedan models will continue to delight drivers with their balance of luxury, agility and sportiness as they enter 2016 model year with a three model strategy with IS 200t, IS 300 AWD, and IS
sport sedan models will continue to delight drivers with their balance
of luxury,
agility and sportiness as they enter 2016 model year with a three model strategy with IS 200t, IS 300 AWD, and IS 350.
However, using clever electronics and a touch
of rear - wheel steering (boosted if you select
sport mode — and you should), the M760Li xDrive will surprise you with a degree
of agility lacking in other big, fast, luxury cars (Mercedes - AMG's S - Class models, for example).
The sixth generation BMW 3 Series
sports sedan offers top - level
agility and driving dynamics, and they combine all this with new levels
of comfort.
The new version
of the successful premium SAV (
Sports Activity Vehicle) with modified exterior design symbolises the increase in
agility and dynamics with the latest, even more powerful and, at the same time, more efficient drive systems; new headlight and rear light optics as well as generously - sized bumper units painted in the vehicle colour underline the striking, dynamic appearance and the premium character; high quality ambience in the interior; wide - ranging redesign
of the instrument panel, steering wheel, centre console, seats, door upholstery, storage compartments and roof lining; wide variety
of colours, upholstery materials and decorative elements facilitate a high degree
of customisation.
The Lexus IS luxury
sport sedan models will continue to delight drivers with their balance
of luxury,
agility and sportiness as they enter 2016 model year with a three model strategy with IS 200t, IS 300 AWD, and IS 350.
This SUV show car combines the best
of many automotive worlds: the comfort and spaciousness
of a saloon, the superior traction
of an off - road vehicle, the
agility of a
sport sedan and — thanks to innovative drive technologies — the efficiency
of a compact car.
In the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, the technology
of a high - performance car is combined with the
agility and lightness
of a compact model to create a whole new dimension
of sports - style driving pleasure.
The X5 M has levels
of grip,
agility and body control that some
sports saloons would struggle to match
However, the almost
sports - saloon levels
of roadholding and
agility found in the likes
of the Range Rover Sport, BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne remain beyond the capabilities
of the Land Rover.
This is why the four - door Gran Coupe provides levels
of agility and precision that one would expect
of a BMW
sports coupe.
The torsional rigidity
of the F - TYPE R Coupé's aluminium structure has ensured the best possible basis for offering the connected feel,
agility and engaging driving experience expected
of a Jaguar
sports car.