London, England – 2008. Two weeks ago, as I sat there watching the Chargers face-off against the Saints in Wembley Stadium, I remembered a part of my personal history I don’t often think about. There, with my eyes on the field watching two of my favorite teams, I couldn’t help thinking of the last time […]
I. EXERCISE A. Cardiovascular Exercise 4-5 times per week (Walking, Jogging, Running, Swimming, Cycling, Etc.) 60-85% Maximal Heart Rate (MHR=220-Age) Minimal 20 minutes per day; Ideally 30-45 minutes B. Resistance Training 2-3 times per week Could be bodyweight, sport cords, free weights, machines Minimal 20 minutes per day; Ideally 30-45 minutes C. Flexibility Everyday! Minimal […]
80% of people will experience back pain in their lives. Causes: 1. Sedentary Population 2. Stress 2. Strength & Flexibility Deficits FLEXIBILITY: Upper Body Twist Forward Bend Cats & Dogs Downward Dog Child’s Pose Hip Rotator Stretch Hold each stretch at least 30 seconds and BREATHE! Repeat sequence 2 times Complete series every day STRENGTH: […]
Are you looking to get your client or athlete to the next level of performance? There are many components to achieving optimal physical or athletic performance. These components include the Physical, Nutritional, Mental/Emotional, and Mechanical aspects. This article is going to specifically address how one can physically prepare and repair their body to optimize regeneration […]
Condition with a purpose A plan should dictate your conditioning. You should avoid consistently just throwing some arbitrary conditioning drills at the end of a workout and running it until you turn red. Determine the number of reps and sets before the drill and complete each at 100% effort. Rest time is important If you […]
I had the great fortune to attend Chapel service at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, last week. In addition to being a chapel that is rich in tradition and beautiful in design, the message by the chaplain was loud and clear. It was about how in life, as in the military, we often […]
My old football coach used to tell our team never to play scared. Coach Wolf used to say, “The minute you play scared on the field, you either get hurt or you get beat. Regardless of the situation, the score, the opponent or adversity, it never helps to play timid.” For anyone looking for optimal […]
I have always been intrigued by greatness. I have always been fascinated with success. I played for a great, successful high school coach—the legendary Warren Wolf in Brick, NJ. I went to a great college in William & Mary. I currently work with many great athletes and extremely successful entrepreneurs and business executives. My constant […]
I recently was listening to Augie Nieto speak at the IDEA Fitness Conference in San Diego and I began to cry. Augie is the founder and creator of Life Fitness and sold his company for several hundred million dollars several years ago. He is a true leader in the fitness industry and extremely popular in […]
At your local gym, you may have been offered a chance to try out a tool called the TRX Suspension Training, which is an innovation by former elite Navy SEAL Randy Hetrick. As a Navy SEAL, Hetrick often found himself in remote safe houses with limited means to keep he and his soldiers in shape. […]
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