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Don't just lift weights. Get FASTER. There are two things I'm very passionate about in coaching: Speed Training and Performance Enhancement. I know many people will say the same things, but I don't think they really act on it. If you coach field sport athletes and you don't help them...
Read MoreHave you ever seen the commercials for the Dr Ho's muscle stimulator? For those wondering, that's essentially an Electrical Muscle Stimulator (or Myostimulator, aka EMS). It's not just for home shoppers though, there is a real case to use EMS for strength gains. What is EMS exactly? The basis is...
Read MoreTired of your program? Add some fun with a challenge workout! Here are some options...
Read MoreMy job as a strength coach is to help people get better. At the end of the day, it’s as simple as that. Training plyometrics is essential to that, but there's an educational hurdle that needs to be overcome. I create a plan and execute that plan for each individual...
Read MoreTrain SMARTER, not HARDER! You've probably heard it, but what does it mean? One way to do it is by measuring your recovery with HRV. The fine line within training hard is that if you pass a certain threshold of intensity and volume, it can limit your training over the...
Read MoreThe squat, it’s been called the king of all exercises, and for good reason. The squat recruits more muscles and utilizes more joints than almost any other exercise (I see you deadlift). Yet, in the fitness industry there are a number of differing opinions on, not only their merit, but...
Read MoreWhen it comes to training and athletics, one of the biggest misunderstandings comes from a lack of knowledge about the body. Most young athletes only think in terms of muscles. If my legs move me and I do lots of leg extensions, I'll get better at moving. This is a...
Read MoreWhenever I hear a client say they don't want to lift heavy because they don't want to get big, I immediately slam my head against the nearest hard object. I guess that would also explain the headaches. In all honesty though, people just don't understand what strength is and what...
Read MoreSucceeding in high performance sport requires many people and many things to come together. Working together as a team is paramount in order to ensure success. As a strength and conditioning coach, my job is to create the training plan that is optimal for you as the athlete. As an...
Read MoreI love broscience...I used to smile every time I heard something exceptionally 'unfounded by science' at Extreme Fitness back in the day. Muscle confusion is one of those great terms. It seemed so ridiculous to me then, but it didn't really bother me, because most of those bro's didn't know...
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