Russian Hockey’s Secret Training Weapon
When watching the Russians play hockey, it has been said it looks like they are doing ballet on the ice. And they were! Russian doctors, trainers, and coaches specifically designed [...]
A Day in the Life of Cristiano Ronaldo: What He Eats and His Strength Training Program
What makes greatness great? Cristiano Ronaldo was just a skinny teenager when he just started playing soccer professionally. Now he is CR7; it sounds like a superhero name. Who knows, [...]
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 [...]
In-Season Hockey Strength Training Program
Strength training in-season is much different than training pre-season. You don’t need to do it so much because you are only trying to maintain, not develop, strength. During the season, [...]
Chasing Variety in Your Training Might Be Holding You Back
It’s a rare type of person that can endlessly repeat the same five or six exercises and, by fluctuating relatively few training variables, still get enough diversity to stay consistent [...]
Do Posture and Balance Bracelets Work?
Since the beginning of competition, athletes have always looked for ways to find a competitive edge. Even in ancient times, competitors have trained and even cheated to win. The desire [...]
Is your Training Program Working For or Against You?
The effectiveness of your training routine impacts you on many levels. First, increasing the number of reps shows that your training is working. And from this, fitness and training workouts [...]
Considerations for Training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Athletes
The Breakdown of BJJThe origins of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) span back to the early 20th when masters Helio and Carlos Gracie of Brazil were introduced to Judo by the [...]
A Simple Test to Guide Your Vertical Jump Training
Individualization is a training principle that needs to be considered when writing a performance program for your vertical jump training. There are many factors on which the training program [...]
How Sand Dune Training Can Improve Performance and Reduce Injury
Injuries are a significant setback for athletes, their parents, and the team. More importantly, injuries that require surgeries are costly. Unfortunately, what is not proven from a quantitative and qualitative [...]