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The Files are INSIDE the computer When it comes to being a strength coach, the training (in person) is really only one aspect of the job. There are countless tasks and responsibilities that creep into your job profile. The difficult thing is staying sharp with all of these duties.
Read MoreIn most sports, if you don't have speed, you're at a serious disadvantage. Sure you can make up for it with skill in some cases, but you're making it really hard for yourself. I haven't always put so much emphasis on speed training, but I do now. Speed Training *The picture above is from one of my athletes, Pat Norton. Pat is extremely dedicated an...
Read MoreWe're in a really exciting time period right now where mediums of communication are rapidly evolving. The blog and the podcast are two fairly new mediums which give a voice to people and ideas who would have never been heard in the traditional sphere of influence; TV, radio, newspapers, conferences,...
Read MoreI don’t think it’s any surprise that as a society, our health is deteriorating. The healthcare costs of reversible diseases is staggering. So many people you know, and maybe this includes you as you read this, have strayed so far from what it means to be optimal and in great...
Read MoreTired of your program? Add some fun with a challenge workout! Here are some options...
Read MoreTraining Plyometrics are a complex but rewarding part of athletic development. They're complex because there a lot of nuances involved in doing them most effectively and efficiently, and the high forces involved should force you to emphasize optimal technique. However, once you put it all together and successfully implement them...
Read MoreTrain SMARTER, not HARDER! You've probably heard it, but what does it mean? One way to do it is by measuring your recovery with HRV. The fine line within training hard is that if you pass a certain threshold of intensity and volume, it can limit your training over the...
Read MoreThe prime time speed event of the year has come and gone, the 100m final at the Rio 2016 Olympics. As always, it was exciting for athletes and non-athletes alike. People who don't sprint love the short term excitement and marvel at the incredible feat; the people who do sprint...
Read MoreThis post was originally written by Razor's Edge and posted on Freelap USA. As a coach, I run into athletes who suffer mindset issues. What do I mean by mindset issues? A mindset issue occurs when an athlete has a frame of mind where everything seems wrong, unattainable, or overly...
Read MoreIn health and nutrition, there are always trends that are more or less popular. One of the things that has gained popularity recently has been intermittent fasting. Fasting is by no means a new concept, many will tell you that our ancestors used to feast and famine as hunters and...
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