A while back I realized I needed to make some changes in my training. I was in a rut. I was slowly getting in worse and worse shape. My mobility and flexibility was getting brutal. I flat out needed to train and move more. I needed to make my health a priority again. In order … Continue reading 4 Not So Glamorous Keys to My Training Success
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How to Spot a Legit Personal Trainer
A quality personal trainer can do wonders for you health and your physical appearance. They can help you move better and feel better that will help to improve your quality of life. It makes you wonder why everyone that can afford to hire a personal trainer doesn’t. The problem is that finding a quality personal … Continue reading How to Spot a Legit Personal Trainer
Training Qualities to Enhance Sport Specific Movements
Just wanted to share with everyone a great presentation by Chris Chase of the University of Southern California. I agreed with a ton of what Coach Chase was talking about in his presentation and have very similar thoughts and a very similar philosophy as Coach Chase when it comes to training athletes. Enjoy!
The Wisdom of Dan John
Out of all the strength coaches out there, Dan John has to be one of my favorites. I mean honestly, how can you not love someone that has two first names? Anything Dan writes I read. Whenever he does an interview, I listen. Thankfully, I am not the only one that feels this way and … Continue reading The Wisdom of Dan John
Tommy Moffitt on Iron Game Chalk Talk
Ron McKeefery did it again with another great strength coach on Iron Game Chalk Talk. This time he has LSU Director of Strength and Conditioning and one of the best strength coaches in the country, Tommy Moffitt. Always good to hear other coaches opinions and some of the things that they are doing with their … Continue reading Tommy Moffitt on Iron Game Chalk Talk
Things to Read to Get You Over the Hump
Here are a few articles, videos and podcats to get you through another work week; 4 Steps to Solve Every Major Issue a Personal Trainer Faces by Mike Robertson Upper Body Self-Myofascial Release Precautions by Eric Cressey Cutting CrossFit a Break by Tony Gentilcore The Countdown Method by Ben Bruno Push Up Progressions by Mike … Continue reading Things to Read to Get You Over the Hump
9 Ways to Increase Productivity
Plan Your Day the Night Before If you are really serious about getting things done, take a couple minutes the night before and plan out your day. It works wonders, especially when you stick to the plan. Try it out for a few weeks or a month and see how much more you get done … Continue reading 9 Ways to Increase Productivity
Things to Read to Get You Over the Hump 4/3
Here are a few good reads to get you through another long work week; 6 Things I Learned From WWE Superstar Triple H by Jim Smith Coaching Character: Life Beyond Strength Training by Anthony Donskov Long Live Static Stretching by Ben Bruno Top 5 Hamstring Stretches by Mike Robertson Soccer Injury Prevention: Quad Strains by … Continue reading Things to Read to Get You Over the Hump 4/3
Things to Read to Get You Over the Hump 3/13
Here are a few good reads to get you through another long, boring work week; Deadlift vs. Clean Pulls by Wil Fleming Is Overtraining Just Some Mythical Bulls!it? by Jason Ferruggia Military Press Hurts My Back, What Should I Do? by Bret Contreras Intensity Techniques to Make You Hurt by Tim Henriques Considerations in Athletic … Continue reading Things to Read to Get You Over the Hump 3/13