Student and Parent FAQ’s By Brett Klika C.S.C.S. One of the great things about working with youngsters is that I get to see them grow up. Many of the athletes we work with at Fitness Quest 10 are with us through middle school, high school, and college. As many parents lament at how “time flies” […]
When it comes down to becoming a stronger athlete, nutrition plays a primary role. In order for our tissues to move heavier loads they must get larger. In order for this appreciable gain in size to occur, our tissues must get in enough calories to provide for our daily training, practice, and other life demands. […]
Paul Stricker, MD Youth Sports Medicine Specialist & Olympic Physician Scripps Clinic San Diego, CA In our “Super-Sized” society, more is always better—so it seems. In youth sports, however, more is not always better, and in fact, can be harmful. Almost 40 million youth are involved in sporting activities, and of those, it is estimated […]
This month, I had the opportunity to answer some athlete training and nutrition questions from Craig Lane at Boise State University. As coaches, teachers, and parents, we are often faced with many nutrition issues with our young athletes. For the record, my nutritional advice is based on research, experience, and practical knowledge that comes from […]
One thing I enjoy being as a strength coach is being able to train young athletes. Over the past 5 ½ years, I have been blessed with the opportunity to train many young athletes at all levels. What I have come to realize, is there is a lot more that goes into training young athletes […]
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. […]
You probably prep for football season by hauling out your lucky jersey and making sure there’s a six-pack in the fridge, but the guys on the field have done a heck of a lot more than that. To find out what it takes to move the chains, we asked Todd Durkin — who trained more […]
Working Out Can be Hazardous to your Health! Part I – Posture First By Craig Valency, CSCS Going to the gym and working out is supposed to be good for you, right? Well not always – what you don’t know could hurt you! In this article I will describe how your posture is compromised while […]
Our “A.C.L.” Problem in Women’s Sports Brett Klika C.S.C.S. If you’re involved in female athletics, I’m sure you’ve heard of the alarming rate at which women are getting injured. Of particular concern are disproportionate knee injuries in women vs. men. Current statistics indicate that women tear their Anterior Cruciate Ligament 8 times more often than men do. This […]
Imagine Great Things Brett Klika C.S.C.S. Imagine the scene. Dave Henderson of the 1988 Oakland Athletics stands at the plate and takes his power-hitter stance. From atop the mound, Dodger great, Orel Hershiser stares long and hard at the catcher’s signal. Two runners on, bottom of the ninth. Orel goes through his long and lanky […]
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