Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week: gender stereotypes, training advice, an interview with Emily Kwok, the power of community, ... Continue Reading
How to Train, Travel, and Relax During the Holidays
It's the holiday season and for many people that means three things: lots of traveling, training on the road, and (hopefully) relaxation. Here are 7 articles to help you make the most of your holiday and ... Continue Reading
Core Training for Serious Judo Players
After getting feedback on my last series of articles, Strength Training for Judo, I had quite a few comments. One of the best questions I was asked about the series was, “What about core training? Your ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Charles Staley, Entry 25 – Good Numbers
EDITOR'S NOTE: Ever wonder how a world-class coach actually trains? Wonder what it's like to train as a "mature athlete?" Welcome to the athlete journal of Charles Staley. A big believer in practicing what ... Continue Reading
How to Develop the Coaching Eye
This month’s topic is a part of coaching and as such, some attention should be devoted to defining the task of coaching, what it is, and briefly what it is not. For years I’ve been watching ... Continue Reading
Rated R: For Restricted Movement
In about two weeks a bunch of people are going to make a bunch of really dumbass resolutions. Many will be good ideas – lose the weight that puts you at risk of heart attacks and diabetes is a good one – ... Continue Reading
Warm Up Drills Can Increase Balance and Proprioception
Balance and posture are critical aspect of athleticism. Balance is a complex integration of various body systems, including your sight and proprioception (the ability to sense where parts of your body are ... Continue Reading
Boys and Big Girls Don’t Cry, Unless They Do
If you are a child of the 70s, chances are you sang along to Free to Be You and Me, a compilation of songs and stories celebrating tolerance, individuality, and diversity. I’d be hard pressed to choose a ... Continue Reading
An Inside Look at a Swimmer’s Gear Bag
I always took my swimming gear bag for granted. It became part of my “uniform” growing up swimming and I never had to think twice about what was in it. I grew up among swimmers, so I was never asked about ... Continue Reading
Featured Coach: Erwan Le Corre, Part 2 – Freedom of Movement and Mind
In part one of our feature interview with MovNat creator Erwan Le Corre we learned how Erwan himself evolved – the activities he did growing up and as a young adult that let to the creation of the MovNat ... Continue Reading
Autism and Down’s Syndrome Improved with Exercise
Today’s study starts with a story from my childhood. My grandmother was an educator, and during the summer she tutored a man named Joe. Joe was about twenty years old, but he had a disability that left him ... Continue Reading
Interview with Emily Kwok: Leading the Way for Women in BJJ
Females and little guys in the Brazilian jiu jitsu game are among the most tenacious athletes in any sport. One of the mantras in BJJ is “position before submission” and as a small person, it can be tricky ... Continue Reading
Fantasy Christmas List For Weightlifters
It is now that time of year again when jolly old St. Nick must leave some goodies for even the iron brethren out there. While thinking about what I had yet to buy I thought of my fellow iron-heads and what ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Chris Duffin, Entry 32 – Rehab, Week Two
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the Athlete Journal of world champion powerlifter Chris Duffin. Follow Chris as he trains and competes in various events over the coming year. Chris's journal will be posted every ... Continue Reading
I’m Your Venus: Fitness and Fertility
It’s amazing how fast children catch on to the ‘having a baby’ thing. My four-year-old already talks about her 93 daughters and two sons, soon to be three. My one-year-old daughter fawns over babies in the ... Continue Reading
I May Be Getting Bigger, But You’re Not – 2 Quick Holiday Workouts
My pregnancy continues to go well. I had to take it easy for a few days after the CVS procedure, but now I’m back to my workouts and I feel great. No complications so far! But I will say that it’s really ... Continue Reading
Greg Everett Needs Your Help Holiday Wish List
EDITOR'S NOTE: Greg Everett is well known for his books on Olympic weightlifting. He has also been featured here on Breaking Muscle in interviews and in his three-week Olympic lifting program. Now Greg ... Continue Reading
How Exactly Do Squat Suits Improve Squat Performance?
Professional powerlifters often compete using supportive equipment. Supportive equipment, such as a squat suit, is generally known to improve the performance of lifters trained to use them. But science has ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Andrew Read, Entry 31 – My First Triathlon
Click here to read other journal entries and articles by Andrew Read, and look for his new journal every Monday as he trains for Ironman Melbourne. Journal Entry 31 - My First Triathlon 5.41. That ... Continue Reading
New Free Sport-Specific Workout: Tennis by Coach Paul Pisani
Do you play tennis and want to get stronger and faster for your sport? Here is a 12-week program designed just for you. Tennis players need strength, power, endurance, speed, and balance. They also need to ... Continue Reading
When Enough Is Enough: Knowing When To Quit
I recently watched the documentary Driven about former UFC Lightweight champion Jens Pulver. It’s a fascinating perspective on Jens preparing for what would be his last UFC fight. The documentary film ... Continue Reading
Are You Suffering From Adrenal Fatigue?
All too often I hear about how people have just done this amazing challenge at their gym and cleaned up their diet, only to feel “okay.” I hear about people who have overcome an emotional crisis or ... Continue Reading
Intervention: Course Corrections for the Athlete and Trainer (Book Excerpt)
The following are excerpts from Chapters 8 and 9 of Dan John's book "Intervention: Course Corrections for the Athlete and Trainer," available in print, ebook, and audio book. You can also listen to ... Continue Reading
Weight Cutting In Sports: Is It Truly an Advantage?
Weight cutting is a controversial subject in combat sports. With the possible health risks and extreme cases where athletes die as a result of Rapid Weight Loss (RWL), event organizers and schools often ... Continue Reading
