Andy Haley

Andy Haley is an Associate Content Director at STACK Media. A certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), he received his bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio), where he conducted research on resistance training and physical activity for the American College of Sports Medicine. Born and raised outside of Boston, Haley played hockey at the collegiate club level, and he currently plays tennis.

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Exercise of the Week: Skater Jumps

June 12, 2013 | Andy Haley

STACK Exercise of the Week helps you improve your overall sports performance—including strength, speed, conditioning and flexibility. The Exercise Skater Jumps Who Does It Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks Defenseman Sports Performance Benefits This exercise increases your leg power when pushing out to the side, creating a...

Ask the Experts: How Do I Improve My Grip Strength?

June 5, 2013 | Andy Haley

Q: How do I improve my grip strength? A: Grip strength is one of the most underrated aspects of fitness. Think of an exercise like the Pull-Up. You could have the strongest back in the gym, but if you can’t maintain...

Ask the Experts: Do I Really Need to Cool Down After a Workout?

June 5, 2013 | Andy Haley

Q: Do I really need to do a cool-down after a workout? A: Yes! The cool-down is one of the most important parts of your workout. It’s what helps your body transition into a recovery state—the time when your strength and...

Purdue Football Conditioning Program

June 4, 2013 | Andy Haley

STACK's 2013 Football Summer Training Guide was developed by Duane Carlisle, director of sports performance at Purdue University, former strength coach for the San Francisco 49ers. The focus this year is on conditioning for the gridiron. Training Tips I started coaching sprints...

Exercise of the Week: Core Strength and Stability Superset

June 3, 2013 | Andy Haley

STACK Exercise of the Week helps you improve your overall sports performance—including strength, speed, conditioning and flexibility. The Exercise Core Strength and Stability Superset Who's Doing It? Dre Kirkpatrick, Cincinnati Bengals CB Sports Performance Benefits The two movements may not look like traditional core exercises, and...

Exercise of the Week: Wide-Stance Anti-Rotation Chop With Rope

May 29, 2013 | Andy Haley

The STACK Exercise of the Week helps you improve your overall sports performance—including strength, speed, conditioning and flexibility. The Exercise Wide-Stance Anti-Rotation Chop with Rope Who Does It Paul Rabil, MLL All-Star Sports Performance Benefits This movement builds rotational strength and stability in the core from...

Ask the Experts: How Do I Figure Out My 1-Rep Max?

May 23, 2013 | Andy Haley

Q: How do I figure out my one-rep max for weightlifting? If I were being cheeky I’d say, "by lifting as much as you can, duh." But that’s a bad answer. Sadly, many people think that’s how they should go about...

Ask the Experts: Am I Drinking Too Much Water?

May 23, 2013 | Andy Haley

Q: I feel like water is sloshing around in my stomach when I run. Am I drinking too much? Ugh! Nothing will bring your morning 5-miler to an end faster than a belly full of fluids. And you can’t fly around...

Exercise of the Week: Concentric Box Jumps

May 22, 2013 | Andy Haley

The STACK Exercise of the Week helps you improve your overall sports performance—including strength, speed, conditioning and flexibility. The Exercise Concentric Box Jumps Who Does It Henrik Zetterberg, Detroit Red Wings left wing Sports Performance Benefits This variation of a traditional Box Jump is designed to...

Exercise of the Week: Tiki Barber's Barbell Complex

May 15, 2013 | Andy Haley

The STACK Exercise of the Week helps you improve your overall sports performance—including strength, speed, conditioning and flexibility. The Exercise Barbell Complex Who Does It Tiki Barber, former NFL All-Pro RB Sports Performance Benefits The barbell complex includes six exercises that will build upper- and lower-body...