Strength And Conditioning
Build a Strong Set of Abs Without Training Abs
If you lift weights at a gym with any regularity, you get into a routine. It's human nature. Just like when you sit in the same spot on the couch [...]
Top Recovery Methods for Athletes: Part #1
Below you will witness several proven evidence-based methods that serve as a source of "passive" recovery for athletes. In the next article, we will examine several of the key "active" [...]
The Importance of a Dynamic Warmup
“High Knees! Knee Hugs! Butt Kicks! Sumo Lunge! Soldier Marches! Carioca! Crab Walks! Bear Crawls! Alright, let’s get to work!” And anything similar is probably a visceral memory all athletes [...]
Best Calf Training Exercises for Athletes
There is one type of training that can be a game changer if it's being neglected. Calf training has been practiced for a long time by elite bodybuilders and individuals [...]
The Aerobic-Anaerobic Connection: Building a Strong Foundation for Peak Performance
The integration and function of the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems are crucial in fitness and athletic performance. A solid aerobic base enhances endurance and elevates the threshold at which [...]
How French Contrast Training can Boost and Ignite Your Training and Performance
French Contrast Training (FCT) is an advanced training method designed to take your strength, speed, and power to the next level. It strategically combines heavy strength training exercises with plyometrics, [...]
Save Time, Maximize Your Training with this Routine!
I love using resistance bands because they offer unmatched versatility for any type of exercise. They're perfect for strength training, isometrics, plyometrics, explosive power development, and even cardio conditioning.With just [...]
DIY (Do It Yourself) Fitness: Unleash Your Inner MacGyver
Gym memberships can be expensive, and top-of-the-line equipment might seem out of reach. And maybe you don’t like going to the gym and being in the comforts of your own [...]
Which Muscles Should You Really Stretch? Part 2
In part #1 you were introduced to a foundational stretching principle and gained valuable practical insight into how to go about selecting stretches for specific joints of the lower body. [...]
Which Muscles Should You Really Stretch? Part 1
It's more than safe to say that the notion of stretching for athletes hasn't lost any traction in recent times. Like core training, I don't think that it ever will, [...]