Month: January 2012
What Everyone Can Learn from Tim Tebow
Anyone with a pulse and a television has seen the overwhelming media coverage of Tim Tebow. For better or worse, media outlets like ESPN, TMZ, and the NFL Network have been covering Tebow’s every move while Saturday Night Live is producing some pretty funny sketches about him. Like a lot of people, I have reached … Continue reading What Everyone Can Learn from Tim Tebow
Exercises You Should Be Doing: Hang Cleans
Anyone that watches any sporting events on television always hears about how “explosive” a certain athlete is. It may be Troy Aikman commenting on a running back that explodes through the line for a 20 yard gain (think Adrian Peterson) or you may recall hearing Joe Rogan commenting during a fight about how a fighter … Continue reading Exercises You Should Be Doing: Hang Cleans
Motivational Monday
Mastering the Squat
Undoubtedly the squat is one of the most important exercises in a strength training program. It’s been called “the king of all exercises” and exercise scientists, personal trainers and strength coaches have preached that when an athlete’s squat numbers are on the rise, everything else is on the rise…which is all spot on. Unfortunately, every time … Continue reading Mastering the Squat
Things to Read to Get You Over the Hump 1/18
Here’s a few good reads from the last week to keep you busy while trying to get through another productive day at work: The Recovery Day Workout by PJ Streit A very interesting idea by PJ Streit. I have been thinking about adding some foam rolling and stretching to my routine every night before bed … Continue reading Things to Read to Get You Over the Hump 1/18
Motivational Monday
Things to Read to Get You Over the Hump 1/11
Here’s a few good reads from the last week to keep you busy while trying to get through another productive day at work: 4 Reasons Everyone Should Squat with Chains by Mike Robertson Love this one by Mike Robertson. I personally play around with chains and bands every now and again but this year I … Continue reading Things to Read to Get You Over the Hump 1/11
Exercises You Should Be Doing: Pallof Press
Since it’s the New Year and everyone and there uncle has the goal of getting that lean midsection – dare I say a six pack – I figured touching on one of the best exercises for creating a solid, lean midsection would be some valuable reading. I could have picked from a handful of different … Continue reading Exercises You Should Be Doing: Pallof Press
Motivational Monday – BCS Title Addition
Since the BCS National Championship between Alabama and LSU is tonight I thought it would be fitting to make Motivational Monday a BCS addition. When it comes to these two teams there are a ton of freaks and many soon-to-be NFL players on each roster but one player stands out: Trent Richardson. Richardson's work ethic and … Continue reading Motivational Monday – BCS Title Addition