Balance Training
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 [...]
Workout on Game Day? Yes, It’s Beneficial
Game day workouts have caused some controversy with both young athletes and their parents. There are some who believe in it, and others who do not. While it may be [...]
How to Build a Balanced Body to Withstand Intensity in Sports
First things first, understand the more you compound force and intensity on top of misalignment, dysfunctional movement, poor stability, or imbalance, it leads to strain or injury. So, you need [...]
Professional Athletes Turning to Dance Classes to Become More Effective on the Field
Dance is not just for girls. The research shows that it produces superior athleticism and is excellent at preventing injuries. Professional athletes have been implementing it for years. From the [...]
5 Dynamic Balance Moves to Benefit Any Athlete
When an athlete thinks of strength and conditioning training for their sport, the typical elements come to mind: resistance training, cardio, core work, plyometrics, agility, and sport-specific drills. Often overlooked [...]
Balance Training and the Youth Athlete
I often tell parents that strength and conditioning are for people of all ages. It just looks different for kids and the elderly, the athlete and non-athletes. Parents are often [...]
Take Your Game to the Next Level With These 5 Exercises
Picture a football running back avoiding a tackle by hopping on one foot over an opponent's outstretched leg or a wide receiver making a spectacular leaping catch along the sidelines [...]
Athletes Improve Your Balance
Balance and "proprioception" usually take a back seat in many training programs, but what most fail to realize is that our movement all begins with how our brain senses the [...]
Why I Break the Rule of Symmetrical Training
Humans aren't symmetrical. We're not born symmetrically, and our daily rituals only make us less so. So why is symmetry seen as a "golden" rule in training? Why must we [...]
Tom Brady’s High School Footwork Drill Laid the Foundation for Super Bowl Success
Long before the Super Bowl victories, the NFL MVP trophies and the Pro Bowl selections, Tom Brady was just a kid looking for a shot to play Division I football.
