EDITOR’S NOTE: The “Paleo Fitness and Primal Play” program is written by featured coach Darryl Edwards. He is the founder of Fitness Explorer Training and Nutrition and the author of Paleo Fitness: Primal ... Continue Reading
Warm Up With Bands Improves Back Squat Performance
As research mounts on using potentiating warm ups to boost performance, many athletes and coaches are now wondering what the best methods are to enhance athleticism. A recent article in the Journal of ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning: Darryl Edwards, Week 3
EDITOR’S NOTE: The “Paleo Fitness and Primal Play” program is written by featured coach Darryl Edwards. He is the founder of Fitness Explorer Training and Nutrition and the author of Paleo Fitness: Primal ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning: Darryl Edwards, Week 2
EDITOR’S NOTE: The “Paleo Fitness and Primal Play” program is written by featured coach Darryl Edwards. He is the founder of Fitness Explorer Training and Nutrition and the author of Paleo Fitness: Primal ... Continue Reading
The 7 Laws of Training According to Dr. Fred Hatfield
I recently sat down with Dr. Fred Hatfield, also known as Dr. Squat, to discuss his views on strength and conditioning and how they fit into modern training systems. For those of you unfamiliar, Dr. ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning: Darryl Edwards, Week 1
EDITOR’S NOTE: The “Paleo Fitness and Primal Play” program is written by featured coach Darryl Edwards. He is the founder of Fitness Explorer Training and Nutrition and the author of Paleo Fitness: Primal ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning: Vic Verdier, Week 4, Day 3
Week 4, Day 3 Running and Balancing 10X20 yard sprints from a face-up lying position Lifting and Carrying 5X3 snatch Walking and Crawling 10X bear walk sprint Throwing ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning: Vic Verdier, Week 4, Day 2
Week 4, Day 2 Running and Balancing Lateral running with changes of direction Lifting and Carrying 5X3 snatch Walking and Crawling 10X lateral crab walk sprint Throwing ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning: Vic Verdier, Week 4, Day 1
Week 4, Day 1 Running and Balancing 10X20 yard sprints from a face-down lying position Lifting and Carrying 5X3 snatch Walking and Crawling 10X crab walk ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning: Vic Verdier, Week 3, Day 3
EDITOR’S NOTE: "The Big Bang" workouts are written by Vic Verdier, aka “Man In Black,” who has been a training instructor for over 25 years. He began his coaching career as an officer training French ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning: Vic Verdier, Week 3, Day 2
EDITOR’S NOTE: "The Big Bang" workouts are written by Vic Verdier, aka “Man In Black,” who has been a training instructor for over 25 years. He began his coaching career as an officer training French ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning: Vic Verdier, Week 3, Day 1
EDITOR’S NOTE: "The Big Bang" workouts are written by Vic Verdier, aka “Man In Black,” who has been a training instructor for over 25 years. He began his coaching career as an officer training French ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning: Vic Verdier, Week 2, Day 3
EDITOR’S NOTE: "The Big Bang" workouts are written by Vic Verdier, aka “Man In Black,” who has been a training instructor for over 25 years. He began his coaching career as an officer training French ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning: Vic Verdier, Week 2, Day 2
EDITOR’S NOTE: "The Big Bang" workouts are written by Vic Verdier, aka “Man In Black,” who has been a training instructor for over 25 years. He began his coaching career as an officer training French ... Continue Reading
Science Finds Performance Bracelets Ineffective
Performance bracelets have become a popular tool with many athletes, including professionals. With many options, it’s hard to tell which, if any, are useful. Researchers recently tested negative ion ... Continue Reading
Are College Freshmen Prepared for Athletics?
Having a leg up on the competition will define an athlete’s college career. A group of researchers in a recently published Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research study wondered how prepared incoming ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning: Vic Verdier, Week 2, Day 1
EDITOR’S NOTE: "The Big Bang" workouts are written by Vic Verdier, aka “Man In Black,” who has been a training instructor for over 25 years. He began his coaching career as an officer training French ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning: Vic Verdier, Week 1, Day 3
EDITOR’S NOTE: "The Big Bang" workouts are written by Vic Verdier, aka “Man In Black,” who has been a training instructor for over 25 years. He began his coaching career as an officer training French ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning: Vic Verdier, Week 1, Day 2
EDITOR’S NOTE: "The Big Bang" workouts are written by Vic Verdier, aka “Man In Black,” who has been a training instructor for over 25 years. He began his coaching career as an officer training French ... Continue Reading
Strength & Conditioning: Vic Verdier, Week 1, Day 1
EDITOR’S NOTE: "The Big Bang" workouts are written by Vic Verdier, aka “Man In Black,” who has been a training instructor for over 25 years. He began his coaching career as an officer training French ... Continue Reading
Strength and Conditioning: Wil Fleming, Week 4, Day 4
EDITOR'S NOTE: These workouts are written byWil Fleming, co-owner of Force Fitness and Performance. Wil finished 8th in the 2013 National Weightlifting Championships and coaches dozens of weighlifters at ... Continue Reading
Strength and Conditioning: Wil Fleming, Week 4, Day 3
EDITOR'S NOTE: These workouts are written byWil Fleming, co-owner of Force Fitness and Performance. Wil finished 8th in the 2013 National Weightlifting Championships and coaches dozens of weighlifters at ... Continue Reading
Strength and Conditioning: Wil Fleming, Week 4, Day 2
EDITOR'S NOTE: These workouts are written byWil Fleming, co-owner of Force Fitness and Performance. Wil finished 8th in the 2013 National Weightlifting Championships and coaches dozens of weighlifters at ... Continue Reading
Strength and Conditioning: Wil Fleming, Week 4, Day 1
EDITOR'S NOTE: These workouts are written byWil Fleming, co-owner of Force Fitness and Performance. Wil finished 8th in the 2013 National Weightlifting Championships and coaches dozens of weighlifters at ... Continue Reading