A few years ago, I went to a workshop for a system that was gaining a lot of traction with well-respected fitness professionals. The workshop began with the anatomy of the diaphragm and ribs, eventually ... Continue Reading
Developing Explosive Hip Power for Improved Speed and Performance
Photo by Bev Childress Great athletes have great hips. That is a motto I use in my training programs with athletes, and it has proven time and again to be one of our most effective protocols for ... Continue Reading
Strengthen Your Ankles and Hips to Avoid Running Injuries
This short video works on strengthening the ankle and hips, which will help you avoid future knee or ankle injuries. I have run a few 50k trail races, and the most common problems I see are ankle or ... Continue Reading
The Critical Role of the Adductors in Avoiding BJJ Injuries
When it comes to muscles of the lower body, the adductors are the least popular. Lots of articles focus on the glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps, yet the adductors are never mentioned. But the ... Continue Reading
Mobility: It’s All In the Hips – Or Is It?
Flexibility is one of the foundational aspects of fitness and performance. It belongs in the upper echelon of fitness variables along with strength, endurance, and speed. But out of each of those, ... Continue Reading
