Training
Benefits of Uneven Barbell Loading
If you have been training for a while and are looking to add a cool twist to your weight room training, quite literally it may be worth considering adding offset [...]
3 Strategies to Prevent Youth Baseball Injuries
With baseball season right around the corner, young players all across the country are getting ready to get on the diamond and perform. However, just as...
Does Balance Training Improve Speed?
In the world of sports, speed is king. Athletes, parents, coaches, and trainers always ask me if different forms of balance training create noticeable improvements in running speed. And rightfully [...]
How Athletes Can Play & Stay In The Present
"In basketball - as in life - true joy comes from being fully present in each and every moment, not just when things are going your way." Phil Jackson, Sacred [...]
Is the Earthquake Bar Worth It?
The mid-2000s were a revolutionary time in the fitness industry. Social media gained popularity, allowing massive amounts of information and communication to be absorbed instantly. With information rapidly being shared, [...]
The Best Way for Athletes to Stretch Their Hamstrings
If you spend an appreciable amount of time in a gym setting, you start to hear many of the same phrases, especially concerning pain, discomfort, and even injuries. "Man, my [...]
Overlooked Benefits that are key to the Psoas Muscles
Now I'm sure many of you have heard of the three hip flexors which comprise the Iliopsoas muscle group (Psoas Major and Minor, and Iliacus). Right now we are going [...]
The Off-Season is Key to a Baseball Player’s Success
The off-season is an essential time for a baseball player. It allows the athlete to address holes in their game, improve their skills, and lays the physical foundation for in-season [...]
Thinking About Purchasing Barefoot Shoes? Here’s What You Need to Know
There is a lot of research, marketing, and advertising that suggests barefoot shoes are the best option for your feet. However, it really depends on the individual. Like me, many [...]
The 5 Phases of a Proper Warm-Up
THE SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION OF THE WARM-UP I’m sure many of you can vividly recall going through traditional calisthenics, or presport stretching routines prescribed by previous coaches and physical education teachers. [...]