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Good morning. New research on squatting with chains vs. elastic bands has some interesting findings, Elon's director of sports performance closes the book on eight years at the program, and flag football takes a big step toward NCAA championship status. Let's get into it.
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🏋️♀️ Chains vs. Elastic Bands in the Back Squat - New Research Has Some Answers
A new study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research compared back squats performed with free weights only, with chains attached, and with elastic bands attached.
The findings: chains are more effective than elastic bands for enhancing power output. Elastic bands, on the other hand, can reduce spinal loading - useful for athletes at risk of lumbar spine injuries while still providing sufficient lower body resistance. One notable finding: back squatting without any added chains or bands produced the highest peak ground reaction force of all three conditions. Read More
💪 Cameron Ringstead Leaving Elon After Eight Years
Cameron Ringstead is departing Elon University after eight years, closing out a run that started as an assistant sports performance coach in 2018 and ended as Director of Sports Performance. In a post on Instagram, Ringstead reflected on his time at the program and the coaches and staff who shaped him along the way.
During his tenure he directed training for the 2021 men's basketball team that reached the CAA tournament championship game and assisted in developing MLB first-round pick George Kirby. Ringstead holds NSCA-CSCS, CSCCa-SCCC, and TPI Power Level 3 certifications and completed his PhD in Sports Leadership from Concordia University Chicago in 2025. His next role has not been announced.
🏃 The 150 Min/Week Activity Guideline May Not Be Enough
Dr. Rhonda Patrick flagged a new study in the British Journal of Sports Med this week that's worth knowing. Researchers followed 17,000 adults for nearly eight years tracking moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness against cardiovascular disease outcomes.
Meeting the standard 150 min/week guideline was associated with only an 8-9% reduction in cardiovascular risk. Getting to 30% risk reduction required roughly 560-610 min/week - about 3-4 times the current minimum recommendation. The study's takeaway: there's a meaningful difference between the activity volume needed for basic protection and the volume needed for meaningful cardiovascular resilience. Read More
🏈 Flag Football Moves Toward NCAA Championship Status
The NCAA Committee on Access, Opportunity and Impact voted to formally recommend adding a National Collegiate Flag Football Championship for women. If all three divisions approve legislation in January 2027, the first championship would be held in spring 2028. Over 100 schools are expected to compete in the sport next academic year. The move ties into flag football's broader momentum ahead of its 2028 Olympic debut in Los Angeles. Read More
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