As a parent it can be daunting to select activities in which to enroll your child. Sports, dance, or martial arts? What about school? Kids have a lot going on these days and they also have their own ... Continue Reading
Low Testosterone Found in Male Mountain Bikers
Recent research has investigated a variety testicular disorders associated with mountain biking, which can include scrotal injuries, low sperm count, erectile dysfunction, and unusually high scrotal ... Continue Reading
The Female Athlete Triad: Screening and Treatment Strategies
In out first article we discussed the etiology of the Female Athlete Triad spectrum. In the second part of female athlete triad series we will discuss screening and treatment options for athletes with this ... Continue Reading
Tips for Wrist Mobility
Lifters with physical limitations and mobility issues will often find discomfort, pain, and soreness in the wrist area during and after a lifting session. A limitation, imbalance, or injury in the wrist ... Continue Reading
MRSA Infections: Prevent Transmission in Your Gym
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and another new drug resistant bacterium, carbapenem-resistant klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP), are quickly spreading in gyms, locker rooms, and athletic ... Continue Reading
8 Must Haves for Your Gym Bag
Just the other week, I wrote about the ten items you need to have to build a good home gym. Now, what about the rest of you, who are members of a gym? The question for you is – what items do you need to ... Continue Reading
Deconstructing the Front Squat
When it comes to elite strength and conditioning the mechanics of squatting are critical for the development of lower body strength and power. Most coaches and athletes utilize both the front squat and the ... Continue Reading
Wrestling 101: Wrestling in Mixed Martial Arts
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a complicated sport to watch and there are many nuances for a newcomer to the sport to learn. A couple weeks ago I introduced you to “MMA 101” and went over the three basic arts ... Continue Reading
Use Yoga to Elevate Your Mood
Practitioners of yoga commonly describe feeling happier, less stressed, and more relaxed after a yoga class. Many yoga styles teach meditation and deep breathing techniques to focus the mind on the breath. ... Continue Reading
Coaching Tip: The Importance of Journaling
At my gym, CrossFit Los Angeles, we require all of our students keep a workout journal. In their journal they write down in detail their warm-up routine, the workout, the “score” or results of the workout, ... Continue Reading
“Six Pack Abs” Make You Less Efficient in Weightlifting
Training the abdominal muscles for a purely aesthetic goal is common in athletic training today. Traditionally, core work is often based on developing musculature for a “six-pack” rather than balanced ... Continue Reading
Mind and Body Modalities Increase Cardiorespiratory Functioning
Alternative modalities for health and fitness are becoming more popular in practice and research today. A recent study examined the effects of a yoga breathing practice on heart rate, systolic blood ... Continue Reading
The Impact of Weight-Cutting on Collegiate Wrestlers
The sport of wrestling is infamous for its weight-classes and weight-cutting. The practice has become controversial on the high school level in recent years, and despite stricter regulation by the NCAA, it ... Continue Reading
Hexagonal Barbell Deadlifts Can Generate Greater Force, Velocity, and Power in Training
A new study published ahead of print in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research indicates that there may be a distinct advantage to using multiple bars for submaximal and maximal effort ... Continue Reading
MMA 101: The Arts Behind Mixed Martial Arts
Having been involved in mixed martial arts (MMA) for almost a decade, I sometimes forget it is still a new sport to most people. As such, the concept of the sport may not be very clear for people ... Continue Reading
Teen Fitness: High Intensity Intervals Best for Soccer Endurance
A recent study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research revealed traditional methods of training endurance may not be the best for teenage athletes. A recent study in the ... Continue Reading
The Role of Nutrition and Functional Fitness in Therapeutic Interventions for Erectile Dysfunction
Many men suffer silently with the debilitating condition of erectile dysfunction. ED is a medical condition that can affect men over the age of 40. ED is usually diagnosed in middle aged men and increases ... Continue Reading
Trends in Strength and Conditioning Practices in Elite Rowing
Rowing for sport is becoming more popular worldwide. Whether rowing on water or on an indoor ergometer, rowing can be an extremely demanding endurance sport. Rowing utilizes different energy ... Continue Reading
Coaching Tip: Top Signs of Overtraining
Exercise is a good thing, right? Well, like all things, exercise is good in moderation. Too little exercise leaves us overweight and unhealthy, but too much exercise can stress out our systems and cause a ... Continue Reading
The Fitness Benefits of Fencing
Fencing is a classic art, part of our history since the Middle Ages. The image of sword fighting is prevalent throughout our media, from the swashbuckling escapades of Errol Flynn to the science-fiction ... Continue Reading
Why Do Athletes Need Yoga?
Incorporating yoga in to your current athletic programming is an excellent performance and mobility enhancer. The practice of yoga has evolved over thousands of years. Yoga utilizes postures or asanas ... Continue Reading
The Female Athlete Triad – Are You at Risk?
The female athlete triad is a devastating health problem facing females in athletics and sports today. The triad is a syndrome involving nutritional deficits, lack of a menstrual cycle, and issues with ... Continue Reading
Plantar Fasciitis – Prevention and Treatment
Do you know where your plantar fascia is? Chances are you don’t unless you have injured it and developed plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the plantar fascia). According to the American Academy of ... Continue Reading
Female Athletes More At Risk For Stress Fractures
Stress fractures are the most common injuries in athletics today. Athletes with stress fractures usually seek medical treatment for these bothersome injuries after dealing with ongoing pain. Stress ... Continue Reading
