It was the summer of 1987. I was twelve, we had just moved to a new town, and I was about to start eighth grade. I was babysitting for a new neighbor and they had a scale in their bathroom. We never had a ... Continue Reading
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Take the Red Pill: What the Matrix Can Teach Us About Training
The Matrix is one of my favorite movies of all time. It is enjoyable to watch. It is complex in meaning but simple in delivery. It leaves me wanting more. In all these respects, it feels like good coaching ... Continue Reading
Kettlebell Workout: Cycle 6, Week 2, 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
Product Review: Koss FitClips Headphones
As it is with Brazilian jiu jitsu gear, the headphone industry has a history of primarily targeting the male population, but women are gaining ground in both areas. Koss President and CEO Michael J. ... Continue Reading
Nature Is the Best Yoga Studio
I don’t know about you, but after the Fourth of July is when it really starts to feel like summer to me. The days are long and warm, the kids are out playing in full force, and the sun is shining most of ... Continue Reading
Athlete Journal: Pat McCarty, Entry 19 – Dear Ryan McGrotty: Call Me Old One More Time…I Dare You
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the athlete journal of CrossFit trainer and masters athlete Patrick McCarty. Patrick competed in the 2011 Reebok CrossFit Games in the 45-49 age bracket and has his sights set on ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning: James FitzGerald – Week 1, Day 2
EDITOR'S NOTE: These workouts are designed by athlete and coach James FitzGerald. A long-time athlete and coach, James is the director of training at Optimum Performance Training, a multi-national ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning: James FitzGerald – Week 1, Day 1
EDITOR'S NOTE: These workouts are designed by athlete and coach James FitzGerald. A long-time athlete and coach, James is the director of training at Optimum Performance Training, a multi-national ... Continue Reading
Kettlebell Workout: Cycle 6, Week 2, 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
Using the Single Leg Squat to Test Leg Health
The single leg squat has gained a lot of popularity in the last few years. It’s an easy exercise to build leg strength that can be done at home with little or no equipment and without a spotter. Exercise ... Continue Reading
The 4 Steps to Get Your Partner to Love the Gym as Much as You
You bow before the Iron Gods five times a week, forsaking all other commitments in the never-ending pursuit of the pump. Protein shakes are your holy elixir and grilled chicken breasts are your manna, sent ... Continue Reading
5 Tips for Surviving an Injury
Injury - the word that makes athletes and coaches cringe. Having been an athlete and coach, I have seen and personally experienced my fair share of injuries. From minor bruises and aches to full breaks and ... Continue Reading
Tech Review: Using Google Drive and Google Hangout for Remote Training
This is the second of a series of articles reviewing tools for fitness professionals. Over time I will be reviewing more physical tools, software, and apps for use in your fitness business. (Though I’ll be ... Continue Reading
Load Bearing 101: Lessons From Katy Bowman in How to Hold Your Own Weight
People spend a lot of time, energy, and money finding out the best way to lift heavy stuff. Browse the internet and you’ll find countless articles articulating the best way to get weight overhead, deadlift ... Continue Reading
Join Us For a Twitter Chat With Parkour Expert Ben Musholt – Plus a Giveaway
Twitter Chat with Ben Musholt - July 16 at 3:30 PM PST (6:30 EST) Whether you're a long-time parkour enthusiast, total newcomer to the sport, or just want to learn more about what parkour is, you're in ... Continue Reading
Crack That Whip: The Jab Is the Most Important Punch
The most important punch is the jab. The jab doesn’t end fights, but it sets up everything that does. You can’t get your opponent in checkmate without first moving your pawns properly. Jabs keep your ... Continue Reading
Elevated Poise: Beginner Parkour Rail Skills
Can you name the ninth physical skill, of the infamous Ten General Physical Skills promulgated by Jim Crawley and Bruce Evans? It’s a crucial one, and is always something that athletes can improve upon. ... Continue Reading
Why MovNat Benefits Athletes in All Sports
Watch Erwan Le Corre's Brand New Video Workouts! No matter what sport you do, MovNat can help you improve. That’s because MovNat, as a comprehensive physical education system, addresses everything from ... Continue Reading
How to Get Faster: Straight-Line vs. Multi-Directional Speed
Fast running speed. You all want it, but how do you attain it? Is it possible to significantly improve speed? If so, how much can you improve? What drills and exercises are truly effective for increasing ... Continue Reading
Fuzzy Programming: Why a Little Chaos Is Good for Your Training
Sometimes I feel like an alien, watching humans to see what crazy thing they’re going to do next. Except in this case instead of reporting to my lizard overlords I just go home and tell my ... Continue Reading
How NOT to Use Thai Pads: The Art of Pad Work in Muay Thai
One of my favorite parts of training has always been working on the Thai pads. It’s a great way to sharpen your skills, build up your cardio, and develop the relationship between coach and teammates. My ... Continue Reading
Wax and Wane: Get In Sync With the Moon and Seasons
On June 23rd we had what some people call a “super full moon.” This full moon was the closest to the earth of the full moons in 2013. This occurred two days after the Summer Solstice. If you have been ... Continue Reading
Behind the BJJ Scenes: What It Takes to Run a Tournament
Before November 2012 I had never competed in a Brazilian jiu jitsu tournament, but I knew that when I finally decided to compete, it would be at Marmac Athletics’ Tournament of Champions. There’s always a ... Continue Reading
The Basic Week: A 7-Day Plan for Building Strength and Fitness
Good programming is a self-evident truth. That is, that the outcome of the program shows clearly and comprehensively that the program was correctly laid out. One of the things that I like most about the ... Continue Reading
