likely that this is of greater theoretical relevance than practical significance.Finally, it is important to address the issue of flexibility. The athlete and coach should be assured that providing weight training is performed using the full range of motion, flexibility will not be lost (9,64) and may even be increased (9,74). This can be further corroborated by data collected at one of the Olympic games whereby weightlifters were second only to gymnasts in a battery of flexibility tests (64). Moreover, in shoulder flexion, a movement specific to the snatch and jerk, their flexibility was significantly better than any other group. Therefore, the persistent myth that weight training negatively affects flexibility is unfounded and is most likely based on bodybuilding athletes who may have bulk above a certain amount, thereby affecting the flexibility of that joint (9).CONCLUSIONSThe vast majority of scientific literature supports the use of S&C training as a means to enhance athletic performance. Programs can be manipulated to increase both strength and power and neither need be at the expense of an increase in body mass or a loss of flexibility. Moreover, athletes should be critical of some traditional training methods such as long distance running and RWL interventions because of their detrimental effects on performance. In summary, a more scientific approach to performance training is required for these athletes and more objective data are required within the sport of Muay Thai.REFERENCES1. Aagaard P, Simonsen EB, Andersen JL, Magnusson P, and Dyhre-Poulsen P. Increased rate of force development and neural drive of human skeletal muscle following resistance training. J Appl Physiol 93: 1318-1326, 2002.Cited Here... | PubMed2. Amtmann JA. Self-reported training methods of mixed martial artists at a regional reality fighting event. J Strength Cond Res 18: 194-196, 2004.Cited Here...3. Arampatzis A, Karamanidis K, Morey-Klapsing G, De Monte G, and Stafilidis S. Mechanical properties of the triceps surae tendon and aponeurosis in relation to intensity of sport activity. J Biomech 40: 1946-1952, 2007.Cited Here... | PubMed | CrossRef4. Arampatzis A, Schade F, Walsh M, and Bruggemann GP. Influence of leg stiffness and its effect on myodynamic jumping performance. J Electromyogr Kinesiol 11: 355-364, 2001.Cited Here... | PubMed5. Artioli GG, Gualano B, Franchini E, Batista RN, Polacow VO, and Lancha AH Jr. Physiological, performance, and nutritional profile of the Brazilian Olympic Wushu (kung-fu) team. J Strength Cond Res 23: 20-25, 2009.| View Full Text | PubMed6. Asci A and Acikada C. Power production among different sports with similar maximum strength. J Strength Cond Res 21: 10-16, 2007.7. Baker D and Newton RU. Methods to increase the effectiveness of maximal power training for the upper body. Strength Cond J 27: 24-32, 2005.Cited Here...8. Beckman SM and Buchanan TS. Ankle inversion injury and hypermobility: Effect on hip and ankle muscle electromyography onset latency. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 76: 1138-1143, 1995.Cited Here...9. Beedle B, Jessee C, and Stone MH. Flexibility characteristics among athletes who weight train. J Appl Sport Sci Res 5: 150-154, 1991.Cited Here...10. Behm DG and Sale DG. Velocity specificity of resistance training. Sports Med 15: 374-388, 1993.Cited Here...11. Bobbert MF and Casius