Stability and Balance
Determining Whether You Should Train for Balance or Stability
Repeatedly in the training world, we see the addition of an unstable surface as a means to make an exercise more 'functional'. But what is the real...
The Off-Season Workouts That Helped Antonio Cromartie Get Signed By the Colts
NFL cornerback Antonio Cromartie recently signed with the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts’ defense desperately needed help, and they are hoping that the 32-year-old will provide it. After a rough 2015 [...]
Proprioception: Definition, Exercises for Improving and More
It’s easy to take your body for granted. Without even thinking, you can move your limbs and balance on two feet. Or more impressively, you can sprint at an extremely [...]
J.J. Watt’s All-Pro Core Workout
J.J. Watt terrorizes opposing offenses with his brute strength and power. Yes, he’s a strong guy who can lift enormous amounts of weight, but the foundation of his incredible athleticism [...]
Strength and Mobility Benefits of Training With Indian Clubs
Club swinging can be used as a tool to shore up certain holes you may have in your training program to improve total body health. Club swinging was a...
A Simple Strategy for Improving Your Balance
To improve athleticism, athletes need to do more than just play sports. Playing sports can improve athleticism if the athlete if coached on technique,...
Try This Bottoms-Up Kettlebell Challenge for Increased Strength
Kettlebell's are used tremendously in this field, along with Dumbbell's and Medicine Balls to progress athlete's from a half-kneeling variation to...
75 Percent of Pro Athletes Struggle With This Simple Core Strength Test. Can You Conquer It?
In a recent article, I wrote about my first-hand experience with the Functional Movement Screen at the Michael Johnson Performance Center. If you’re not familiar with the FMS, it’s basically [...]
Find Your Weaknesses in Just 10 Minutes With The Functional Movement Screen
No athlete is perfect. There’s always something to improve upon, something to fine-tune, something to optimize. Knowing those things is essential to becoming the best athlete you can be. Lucky [...]
Why Athletes Need Balance and Proprioception Training
Are Balance and or Proprioception Training Necessary? Vallice Ford B.S., M.S. USAW & N.E.S.T.A Proprioception derives from the Latin meaning "one's...