As a strength and conditioning coach, I work with many young basketball players and one common question that parents and coaches frequently ask me is what can be done to improve their son’s, daughter’s or athlete’s vertical jump? Every time this question is raised, two thoughts come to my mind. First: I want to show […]
Fitness Quest 10, a premier health and human performance center and named a top 10 gym in America, voted by Men’s Health, wants to help you achieve your fitness goals. Take this opportunity to experience the world-renown program that has taken many youth, high school, college, and professional athletes like LaDainian Tomlinson and Drew Brees […]
Here’s the link to Part I which highlighted two critical questions to ask yourself as a student-athlete: 1. What type of college experience am I looking for? 2. What are your key college decision factors? In Part II you will steps to realistically evaluate yourself as a student-athlete. Attention student-athletes: Have you ever asked yourself: […]
There’s no better time than the offseason to get in peak shape for the football games awaiting you this fall. For quarterbacks, that means strengthening the parts of your body that will be used the most in games. To throw the ball stronger and more accurately–while preventing debilitating injuries–shoulder workouts during the downtime are crucial. […]
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 […]
Resistance training – and I don’t mean “resisting” training – means going back to the basics. Picture yourself doing high school physical education kinds of exercises (based on using your bodyweight as resistance) and there you have it. Resistance training is a common phrase in the fitness world. By definition, resistance training is a form […]
One question I love to ask my clients is “What drives you to be great?” Regardless of whether it is a champion athlete, successful entrepreneur, or a hard-working professional, I find the answers are often similar. Regardless of your business, dreams, and desires, let’s use the traits of a champion and apply them to our […]
Playing soccer is a great way to keep fit. Unfortunately, the competitive fitness and athletic demands for the game can contribute to injury as we get older. If you are an adult soccer player and struggle with nagging injuries or a lack of fitness, this program is for you. Learn new practical strategies to prevent […]
