If you’ve ever witnessed or participated in a metabolic circuit designed for combat athletes, you’ve seen hard core. You’ve seen guys pushed to their physical limits. You’ve seen tire flips, prowler pushes, and ground & pound drills. You may have even seen some guys on their knees reaching for the nearest bucket. There are many […]
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 […]
It is my understanding that most youth are driven by what somebody tells them to do, i.e. their coach, parent, or teacher. This is understandable because youth can be socially and physically immature. However, it is also my understanding the advice that some, if not most coaches are telling their youths regarding physical development is […]
Laser technology is a rapidly growing sector of the medical community. Today lasers are used in vision correction, hair removal, skin treatments, pain relief, and surgery. Therapeutic lasers utilize lower powers that can non-thermally and nondestructively alter cellular function. This phenomenon, known as laser biostimulation, is the basis for the current use of lasers to […]
Looking for a way to keep your arm strong all season long? Here is a series of shoulder workouts from Todd Durkin of Fitness Quest 10 using the TRX that are ideal for keeping baseball players strong and flexible. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS VIDEO Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS, is a personal trainer and massage […]
“Beat The Heat” — By Cara Regas, Strength and conditioning coach at Fitness Quest 10. With summer temperatures rising, the risk of heat illness also increases. Here are a few tips to so you can enjoy physical activity and exercise as well as to reduce the risk of heat illness: 1. Hydrate Hydrate Hydrate! Drink […]
Are you looking for ways to improve your performance? In this context, I am talking about your performance at work, at home, and with your health. If you indeed are trying to improve your energy, productivity, and overall effectiveness, I have provided 10 sure-fire ways to maximize your overall performance. * Focus, focus, focus—Sometimes it […]
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 […]
Pushing past your limits of comfort can be detrimental to your long term fitness plans. While working hard can result in some muscle soreness, you need to listen to your body and act quickly to prevent postponing your personal fitness goals. This article will focus on the shoulder and some common issues that affect this […]
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