As the NFL Combine approaches, the spotlight is on athleticism, athletic testing, and training methods. For sport coaches, trainers, and strength coaches, knowing how to define, measure, and develop athleticism is essential. This article explores the evolution of athletic testing and how modern technology is reshaping performance training, helping coaches optimize athlete development.
Read MoreThe psoas is, quite literally, the "filet mignon" of the human body. As your primary hip flexor, the psoas works to help you run, sprint, and even walk—and it is critical to keep this muscle happy. When the psoas is either too short or overstretched, it can throw off your body's mechanics and put you at real risk of injury. Learn how to diagnose and treat your "filet mignon" muscle in this week's post.
Read MoreWhen we get physically injured, most of us think about the recovery process as RICE (rest, ice compression and elevation). While this is still vital to healing, what a lot of us miss out on is the chance to actually recover through our own NUTRITION. I’m not talking about simply cleaning up your diet to fuel your body, albeit a great idea, but eating foods that will help the specific stage of healing that your body is in at the time, and in turn, speeding up the recovery process!
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Read Moreone thing that has puzzled me for quite some time is why is it that young athletes (or namely, the coaches) strength train in the off- or pre-season to accomplish the goals described above, and then it gets abandoned in-season? Coaches will push for their kids to attend summer workouts, yet dismiss in-season training.
Read MoreA good friend of mine, who is a long-time collegiate strength and conditioning coach, talks about “neck down training” and “neck up coaching.” What he means is that we often focus on training the body from the neck down – arms, legs, core–for physiological adaptations like strength, power and aerobic fitness, but need to coach the athlete through motivation, confidence, self-esteem, positive self-talk, leadership, etc.
This neck up coaching alludes to sport psychology and behavior change–and again, how can we, as coaches, make athletes, clients, etc. believe in themselves, motivate them, etc. I think you see the point here. The mind is a powerful “muscle.”
Read MoreThe significance of mental health has traditionally been downplayed, especially when compared to physical health and the need to perform well. Let me start by saying that this perspective can be very misleading. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. In fact, your mental health can greatly impact your physical health.
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Read MoreMany people have the misconception that a one rep max only requires brute strength. Experience has taught me that successfully completing a one rep max is a process that involves precision and focus. Your mind and body have to be perfectly synchronized in order to lift as much weight as possible. Any veteran lifter will tell you that if you show up with anything less than perfect harmony of mind and body, you will fall dramatically short of what you hoped to accomplish. Read more about one technique within the field of sport psychology that I believe can enhance this mind/body connection is imagery.
Read MoreMany good-meaning people engage in some form of random ‘working out’ that is loosely focused on ‘strength’ or ‘cardio’. While well intentioned, human psychology is a tough nut to crack, and the majority will cease exercise for reasons that include a lack of variety, a lack of priority, or just simple boredom. It is time to re-think how you are going about your fitness.
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