Speed development is VERY tricky, as it depends on the athlete’s needs. But let’s say the sports performance coach finds that the athlete has developed strong elasticity, general [Read more…]
Single Leg Reaches with Y’s
The Single Leg Reaches + Y’s AKA known as Single Leg RDL’s is a bad ass exercise. While it looks a little awkward and not effective, you’d be wrong my friend. This simple [Read more…]
The Lost Art of Speed
The art of speed training is very tricky, as the Sports Performance Coach and/or Sprint Coach need to assess many variables from breaking down the phases of linear sprint mechanics, shin angles, general power output, strength, and much more. [Read more…]
Max Strength
Back in 2002 I learned about the “West Side” system during my ECU days. What I gathered from the research I had, which was basically me ripping [Read more…]
Why “Cardio Machines” ARE Beneficial
Preface: some trainers and coaches believe that machines and steady state cardio is not an effective method for weight loss.
In the fitness industry many trainers believe that clients should train just like them. The problem with this mentality is that there is no consideration for the client’s lifestyle and THAT is a sign of a VERY BAD and in-experienced trainer.