Functional Training
How to Build Functional and Durable Muscle for Sports Performance
The Protective Mechanisms of MuscleZ For Athletes Have you ever wondered how NFL running backs endure such punishment throughout the football season, or...
How Functional Training Has Overly Complicated Strength Training
How Functional Training Has Overly Complicated Strength Training The Truth about "Functional" Fitness It's a term that's been thrown around for as long...
5 Isolation Exercises Your Workout Is Missing
5 isolation exercises your "Functional Training" is missing Back in my day kids (I swore I'd never say that) we used to lift one muscle at a time. We...
Athletic Standard Will Rank Your Raw Athleticism
You probably have a good idea about where you stand athletically compared to the rest of your teammates, but have you ever wondered how you measure up to the rest [...]
Time Your Recovery to Build Muscle
Have you ever tried to build muscle and got into a heated argument with a local gym rat about the best approach? If so, you're not alone. There are many [...]
Functional Movement Training for Football
Functional movement training has garnered lots of publicity over the past few years. Since strength and conditioning was first introduced about 30 years ago, training has evolved dramatically. We are in [...]
The Real Definition of Functional Training
AJ Hawk performs a functional exercise. Functional training is a hot-button topic in the fitness community. Problem is...does anyone actually know what the term "functional" means in relation [...]
XDrifft Functional Trainer: Develop Full-Body Strength and Mobility
XDrifft is a floor-based functional training tool that trains your entire body for movement. Built to fit snugly on both your hands and feet, the XDrifft works several different sets [...]
STACK Approved: ViPR Functional Trainer
During competition, athletes constantly move at high speeds, reacting to opponents and doing whatever it takes to accomplish their goals. This makes strength that can be applied through the body’s [...]
Boost Your On-Ice Time with Washington Capital’s Mike Green
The 2011 NHL Winter Classic between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins is creeping up [the game is scheduled for New Year's Day]. As the Caps struggle through the [...]