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Denise K. Wood, Ed.D. - ArticlesDr. Denise K. Wood is an educator and sport and fitness training consultant from Knoxville, TN. She is an inspirational motivator with an extensive toolbox of training techniques based in science and delivered to accelerate the learning curve. She has trained a wide range of clients from beginners with special needs to Olympians. Her mission: Teach sound principles, Inspire life-changing actions.
Dr. Wood is a former track and field champion with extensive international experience. She was mentored by world-class Olympic lifters and a former Soviet coach. As a graduate assistant at the University of Tennessee during the peak years of her athletic career, she coached many elite athletes in the field events and strength training. She has held many national positions in Olympic Development and with USA Track and Field. As a career educator, Dr. Wood has been recognized for her work as an outstanding professor in exercise science and research/statistics. Her experience with clients in physical therapy, allied health fields, and corporate fitness has further broadened her knowledge of human performance. Dr. Wood earned her B.A. from Montclair State University in Health and Physical Education with teacher licensure, and both her M.S. and Ed.D. in Exercise Science from The University of Tennessee. Her areas of concentration were Motor Learning, Social and Psychological Aspects of Sport, and Research Design and Statistical Analysis. Dissertation topic: The Effect of Two Free Weight Training Programs on Selected Closed Motor Skills. Dr. Wood is a professional member of the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, and the American Society for Training and Development. 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. Delays in responses can make the difference between winning and losing. Athletes who can accelerate the decision-making process have a competitive edge over their opponents. 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. Determining How Many Calories to Reduce for Safe Weight LossWhile losing fat weight may be a training goal, cutting too many calories can adversely affect an athlete's performance, as well as his or her health. Reducing calories by 15-20% below your daily caloric requirement is reasonable and safe. The Overload Principle for Fitness: How Hard Should You Work Out?The Principle of Overload asserts that you must gradually and systematically 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. 7 Reasons Why to Test Your Fitness LevelStarting a fitness program without testing your fitness level is like beginning a journey without knowing exactly where you and having no map to guide you to your destination. Simple fitness tests can establish your starting point and guide you along the fitness pathway 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. 7 Common Fitness Training Mistakes and How to Correct ThemWhen we begin a new fitness program, we are energized to work out and optimistic about achieving our goals. Following sound principles and practices can reduce exercise missteps, produce better results, and encourage fitness program adherence. 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. How To Set Your Fitness Training GoalsSetting fitness training goals is a first step toward giving direction to your exercise program. Goals project a path that leads to the level of health and fitness you envision.
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