Maybe you’re a powerlifter and you’re used to hanging chains off your barbell or maybe you’re new to strength training and you’re a little scared of powerlifters and all their toys and contraptions. Either ... Continue Reading
To Smack, Or Not To Smack (Your Hips) – That Is The Question!
I get accused of being a Sadist on a fairly regular basis. I take that as a compliment. Every coach must be just a little bit sadistic (someone who enjoys seeing others in pain) or else they'll never be ... Continue Reading
4 Must Read Articles for MMA Beginners
With the rise in popularity of the UFC and Ultimate Fighter, you may have some friends who are new fans of MMA. You want to have them over to watch the fights with you, but you're worried they're going to ... Continue Reading
4 Deadly Things Caused By Lack of Sleep & 2 Reasons to Get More
You’ve probably seen the numbers before. America doesn’t get enough sleep and it makes our brains hazy and our driving bad. In doing a little research, however, I discovered surprising ways a lack of sleep ... Continue Reading
How a Confused Mind Makes for a Strong Body
Your mind is playing tricks on you. Many of your memories are false. And, no matter how much you think you can believe yourself - you can't. Remarkably...that might be a good thing! Over at ... Continue Reading
Interview with Guro Marc Denny of the Dog Brothers, Part 2: The Collective
On the heels of a story I wrote about the Dog Brothers’ annual Gathering of the Pack, I had the opportunity to interview in more depth Guro Marc “Crafty Dog” Denny, who is “the Guiding Force” of the Dog ... Continue Reading
Your 5 Worst Fitness Habits
With a Holiday Season beginning and a New Year starting soon, take time to examine some of your worst fitness habits, and get on a path for success! Overtraining Most fitness enthusiasts have ... Continue Reading
Interview with Guro Marc Denny of the Dog Brothers, Part 1: The Individual Experience
On the heels of a story I wrote about the Dog Brothers’ annual Gathering of the Pack, I had the opportunity to interview in more depth Guro Marc “Crafty Dog” Denny, who is “the Guiding Force” of the Dog ... Continue Reading
Striking 101: Striking in Mixed Martial Arts
The sport of mixed martial arts (MMA), popularized by the UFC, can be complicated and confusing for new fans. Unlike boxing where there is only one discipline to understand, MMA integrates striking, ... Continue Reading
Failing Forward: 7 Stories of Success Through Failure
My friend Maria and I got our degrees at the same time - hers in Engineering, mine in Mathematics. These subjects, in case you aren't aware, are tough! There were classes we really had to struggle with, ... Continue Reading
Avoid Sleepiness with Protein: New Science Shows Sugar Blocks Orexin Cells
Even those of us who eat healthy experience the urge to take in some carbohydrates when we feel the late-afternoon sleepiness hit. A new study conducted at the University of Cambridge, however, found ... Continue Reading
3, 2, 1, 0 Meet Countdown – Competition Preparation
In preparing for a powerlifting meet I have seen lots of overthinking, overworking, and overstressing when it comes to people figuring out how to setup their training cycle to perform the best on ... Continue Reading
Women’s Grappling Camp Features Multiple-Time World Champion Guest Instructor
On November 11-13, 2011, Women’s Grappling Camp hosted a weekend camp at Princeton BJJ in Princeton, NJ, featuring multiple-time world champion and seasoned black belt Hannette Staack as guest instructor. ... Continue Reading
A Short Biomechanical Evaluation of Two Rowing Training Methods
If you have ever experienced on-water rowing as a sport or a training method, you immediately notice the difference in rowing on a body of water versus an indoor rowing machine. Rowing biomechanics ... Continue Reading
Fight the Freeze: Prevention and Treatment of Frostbite
‘Tis the season to be jolly—and cold. Winter sports aficionados—skiers/snowboarders, ice climbers, skaters, dog sledders, even professional snow angel makers1—thrive in the cold, but they also run the risk ... Continue Reading
How to Bake the Perfect Snatch
The process of learning how to snatch is more like baking a cake than like making gumbo. You have to follow precise steps, you can't skip them, you can't do them in reverse order, and you need to get the ... Continue Reading
Featured Coach: Sean Waxman, Part 2 – On Being a Coach
Last week we spoke with Olympic weightlifting coach, Sean Waxman, about his competitive experience, how he was inspired to become a coach, and his dream for creating a team of international level ... Continue Reading
Athletic Ability as a Form of Intelligence
Historically, the stereotype of the “dumb jock” has suggested people with athletic ability are not very smart. More recently, however, athletes have begun to earn the credit they deserve, and, arguably, ... Continue Reading
Getting Stronger Through Mind Control: A 3-Step Meditation Plan
I say a lot of contradictory things when I'm coaching: "Go slow!", "Go fast!"; "Shoulders behind the bar", "Shoulders over the bar"; "Focus on ...", "Don't think!" I say a lot of ... Continue Reading
Polar Bear Clubs Provide a Shock to the System
Imagine taking a freezing cold shower after being outside on a sub-zero day. Or remember what it feels like to dip your toe into an unheated pool and have the shock reverberate throughout your body, ... Continue Reading
What Charlie Brown Can Teach You About Weightlifting: Look Up!
Charlie Brown just can't get a break. He can't kick the football, he can't get a good Christmas tree, he can't even control his dog! He walks around with his shoulders slumped, his head down, and is ... Continue Reading
Exercise Builds Good Proteins for Expectant Moms
A study conducted at the University of Minnesota recently added to the growing research suggesting exercise during pregnancy is good for both expectant mothers and their babies. Researchers found exercise ... Continue Reading
Featured Coach: Sean Waxman, Part 1 – Building a Legacy
Upon first meeting Sean Waxman you might think, “Wow, this is a big guy who must have played football.” After you begin talking with him, however, you will realize this is a guy who is well-educated, ... Continue Reading
Curling: A Sport for Weekend Warriors and Olympians Alike
As the weather turns colder, we begin to turn our attention to wintry activities. One sport that receives notoriety during the Winter Olympics is curling. Curling is a sport played on ice with a heavy ... Continue Reading
