Why crunches and sit-ups are BAD and what to do instead! Bryan Milliard Fitness Quest 10 Intern More than likely, you’re sitting at a desk right now while you’re on the computer reading this article. Without changing anything, look at your posture. If you’re like the majority of the population, your shoulders and back are […]
Less Is More Brett Klika Getting athletes and athlete wanna-bees stronger and more resilient to injury is a simplicity proposition. Pick a few proven effective drills, then get really good at teaching and doing them. Too many coaches make the mistake of employing hundreds of drills they don’t really know how to teach, so their […]
Question: When you are hitting a wall with your weight. What is the best way to break through it? First, nutrition. I always say that you can’t out-train a bad diet. Your nutrition must be dialed in. Eat every 3-4 hours, small-portions, focus on real foods, make sure you are getting in adequate protein (approx. […]
Strength Training: Getting Started By: Bryan Milliard Getting stronger, building more muscle, or improving the ability to perform daily activities more effectively and efficiently: these are a few reasons why someone would choose to start a strength-training program. However, few people actually know how to go about getting started on a program. An all too […]
Basketball Off-Season Training By Jeff King, MA CSCS Personal Training, Fitness Quest 10 The month of March signified a couple of things—spring is on the horizon and the high school basketball season has gradually wound down to its end. Since mid-November, high school teams all over the United States have put in countless hours practicing […]
By Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS One of the questions I often hear pertains to “How do you find great trainers, build a staff, and keep them?” It’s a great topic and one that I feel is vitally important for the growth of any organization. Here are 3 ways you can build and lead your training […]
Metabolism Primer 2 of 3 Using Cardio Training to Effectively Boost Your Metabolism by Pat Jak, BS, CPT, USAC II, USAC Power Based Training Coach Continued from last month’s article – “If You Can Measure It, You Can Manage It,” which reminded us if you want to reach your goals, you need to know your […]
Cross-Fit for Athletes? Brett Klika C.S.C.S. Cross Fit is the latest rage in fitness. Millions tune in to watch Cross-Fit athletes display herculean strength, endurance, and physical adaptability on ESPN. Thousands of Cross Fit gyms are springing up all over the world serving every demographic from beginning exercisers to professional athletes. While this exercise and […]
