Bodyweight Exercises
Maximize Your Trail Running
Trail running is an essential component of training when preparing for any obstacle race or mud run. The majority of races are designed with some type...
Simple Rules to Follow When Training Very Young Athletes
Keeping things simple, fun and safe is always a smart approach.
You Can Perform These ‘No Excuses’ Exercises Anytime, Anywhere
Sports conditioning, fitness and health professionals hear many excuses why people skip exercise. They're too tired to train; no time to exercise; bad weather for traveling to the gym; too [...]
The Best Bodyweight Exercises for Soccer Players
Soccer strength training is a bit scarce in the United States at the high school level and below. Many coaches (wrongly) believe that they can send their athletes through a [...]
Why Athletes of All Ages Should Utilize Dead Bugs
What exactly is a Dead Bug? Despite the funny name, Dead Bugs should be regarded as a very important exercise for any athlete, regardless of training age or athletic ability. [...]
How an Elite Club Volleyball Team Learned to Jump Higher Without Any Actual Jump Training
In February 2018, I was fortunate to be given the opportunity to train the 14- and 15-year-old girls volleyball teams of the Chicago Elite Volleyball Club. These girls have been [...]
Why Soccer Players Should Strength Train
The weight room can be an intimidating place. Especially if you’re the youngest, smallest or weakest player on your soccer team. High school soccer players often get the reputation of [...]
The 20-Minute ‘No Excuses’ Navy SEAL Bodyweight Workout
Don’t have time to work out? Lack access to equipment, machines or the right gym? You will not get a pass from Brad McLeod, a former Navy SEAL who's now [...]
The Split Squat: How to Master This Powerful Lower-Body Exercise
The Split Squat is a powerful exercise due to its ability to build stability and strength in a unilateral stance. These are key components of athletic performance, as movements like [...]
Train These Little-Known Hip Muscles for a Big Boost in Performance
It’s no secret we all have weaknesses that tend to cause problems in the weight room, on the field of play and in our daily lives. If you’re a an [...]