Olympians are glorified and their success is celebrated worldwide. Their biggest dreams come true, but at what cost were they achieved and what do they do afterwards? And what does it really have to do ... Continue Reading
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5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Avoid Eating Beans
A lot of paleo diet advocates caution against eating various foods for good reason, processed foods and dairy being amongst these foods. But to me, the concept of omitting beans from your diet, with the ... Continue Reading
5 Lessons the Olympics Teach Us about Sport and Life
The Olympics Games are a bit silly. Every four years, we tune in to our television sets as if we’re somehow overnight fans of obscure and strange sports like luge and curling. On top of that, the random ... Continue Reading
Shoes or No Shoes: How and Why to Build Up to Barefoot Running
It seems that running is once again cool. It’s been a while since the jogging craze of the 1970s, but running has gone through a rebirth of late, largely thanks to the book Born to Run. And like with ... Continue Reading
Sport Specific: In-Season Baseball – Week 1, Day 2
If you're a baseball player and you expect to maintain your off-season gains, maximize your recovery, and reduce your risk of injury, then you need to have a solid in-season training program as well. You ... Continue Reading
Back to Basics: 4 Ways Youth Athletes Can Increase Performance
In today's society, young athletes are inundated with daily stressors that can adversely affect their sports performance. From over-scheduled days and decreased physical activity, to fast foods and ... Continue Reading
Kettlebell Workout: Cycle 8, Week 9, Day 2
Welcome to the Kettlebell workout from coach Dini Leopoldo. Two new workouts are posted each week - on Tuesday and Thursday - and can be done on any day you have available. Make sure you warm up adequately ... Continue Reading
Sport Specific: In-Season Baseball – Week 1, Day 1
If you're a baseball player and you expect to maintain your off-season gains, maximize your recovery, and reduce your risk of injury, then you need to have a solid in-season training program as well. You ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning: Sally Moss, Week 4, Day 2
EDITOR'S NOTE: These workouts are designed by competitive weightlifter, powerlifter, and strength coach Sally Moss. Sally's goal is to make strength training simple for everyone, and these workouts ... Continue Reading
Kettlebell Workout: Cycle 8, Week 9, Day 1
Welcome to the Kettlebell workout from coach Dini Leopoldo. Two new workouts are posted each week - on Tuesday and Thursday - and can be done on any day you have available. Make sure you warm up adequately ... Continue Reading
Spine Stabilization: How Your Core Should Be Working
One of the more common complaints you hear from female athletes revolves around having a bit of difficulty holding their "water" during exercise (especially during impact activities like double unders). ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Brandon Hofer, Entry 1 – 2/9/2014
Welcome to the athlete journal of Brandon Hofer. Brandon is a personal trainer, yoga practitioner, and kettlebell enthusiast. Currently he is preparing for the StrongFirst Level 2 Instructor Certification, ... Continue Reading
The Purpose of Sparring and When (and When Not) to Spar Hard
Sparring is the heart and soul of practicing muay Thai. It is the one thing that absolutely needs to be done in order for a fighter to improve. You can skip rope, drill for hours, or work the pads, but if ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Jess Papi, Entry 19 – 2/8/2014
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the athlete journal of Jess Papi. Jess is a blue belt at Scranton MMA and also pursuing her degree in exercise science. Read her entries every week for insights on competing, ... Continue Reading
Drug Use in Sports: Can We Ignore It Any Longer?
Drugs exist in sport. Of that there is no doubt. But still, quite a few hold onto the belief that their sport, their favorite activity, is untarnished. What follows will shock many who are new to ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning: Sally Moss, Week 3, Day 3
EDITOR'S NOTE: These workouts are designed by competitive weightlifter, powerlifter, and strength coach Sally Moss. Sally's goal is to make strength training simple for everyone, and these workouts ... Continue Reading
How to Breathe for Efficiency, Longevity, and Stress Relief
How has your breathing been today? If you don't know, then it is likely the quality of your breath has been poor. Few of us have developed good breathing habits, and most of us will never know unless we ... Continue Reading
Kettlebell Workout: Cycle 8, Week 8, Day 2
Welcome to the Kettlebell workout from coach Dini Leopoldo. Two new workouts are posted each week - on Tuesday and Thursday - and can be done on any day you have available. Make sure you warm up adequately ... Continue Reading
How to Run Faster and Lift More (While Training GPP)
When it comes to training, specificity rules. If you want a bigger snatch, then you’ll need to spend time snatching and deliberately using heavier loads. If you want to run faster, then you’ll need to ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning: Sally Moss, Week 3, Day 2
EDITOR'S NOTE: These workouts are designed by competitive weightlifter, powerlifter, and strength coach Sally Moss. Sally's goal is to make strength training simple for everyone, and these workouts ... Continue Reading
Vanessa’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Fit Females
It’s coming. Whether you love it or loathe it, Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. If you’re in a committed relationship, I suggest you prepare yourself accordingly. Don’t tell me you guys decided not ... Continue Reading
My Desert Island Exercise: Core Twist (Jathara Parivartanasana)
If I could do only one pose for the rest of my life it would be this core twist - jathara parivartanasana. This amazing shape covers everything in one pose - the inner thighs, the shoulder girdle, the ... Continue Reading
Do We All Squat the Same? 3 Movement Principles For Every Body
Let’s get one thing straight. We as humans haven’t changed much in the last few hundred thousand years. (Yes, we have been around that long. It’s scientific fact.) You are only perhaps a little bit taller, ... Continue Reading
What Strength Training Means to Me: How a Bookish Girl Became a Lifter and Coach
My approach to strength training has been shaped largely by my experiences. There really is no better place to learn than under the bar. I don’t intend this to sound fatuous. My background is book learning ... Continue Reading
