Jon DeMoss

Jon DeMoss, co-founder of Synergy Athletic Performance in Dallas, is a strength and conditioning coach specializing in rotational sport athletes. DeMoss also assists high school, collegiate and professional athletes reach their potential and excel in their sport. He is CSCS and USAW certified and holds a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from the University of Texas.

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A Customized Approach to Post-Workout Nutrition

July 30, 2012 | Jon DeMoss

As an athlete, you've probably participated in (or at least observed) the following popular post-workout food ritual: a set of free weights crashes down after the last rep; a bottle filled with a chalky liquid gets a good shake; and...

The Secret to Running Faster

June 22, 2012 | Jon DeMoss

"Speed kills!" Coaches have been chanting this mantra for decades while implementing various training principles to get their athletes to run faster. Some have been successful. Some not so much. Scientific research has provided the template for the fastest way to...

Building Strong and Mobile Shoulders, Part 3: Stability Training

June 1, 2012 | Jon DeMoss

In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, we provided a self test to measure your shoulder health and a strength workout. We now cover stability training, the final piece of the puzzle for building strong and mobile shoulders. To...

Building Strong and Mobile Shoulders, Part 2: The Workout

May 17, 2012 | Jon DeMoss

In Part 1 of this series, we highlighted a simple self-test that sets a baseline for your shoulder health and mobility. This important test alerts you to any potential shoulder issues and suggests possible causes of movement restrictions. If the...

Three Power Exercises for Every Tennis Player

May 14, 2012 | Jon DeMoss

As a tennis athlete, you know that consistently performing on-court drills will improve your game. But do you also know how to train off the court? Too few tennis players understand the performance benefits of weight training. I highly recommend seeking...

How to Get Stronger Away From the Weight Room

March 23, 2012 | Jon DeMoss

Science tells us that we don’t actually get bigger, faster or stronger in the weight room. Instead, our bodies rebuild themselves during the recovery phase between workouts. So if you’re not emphasizing recovery as much as training, you're missing out...

Building Strong and Mobile Shoulders, Part 1: Mobility Tests

March 21, 2012 | Jon DeMoss

Shoulder soreness particularly affects athletes in sports that involve throwing or swinging, due to the high use of the joint. Athletes might be tempted to push through pain or neglect the joint altogether—but that can completely derail a training program,...