What Type Of Movement Should I Be Doing?
The Physical Activity Guidelines (PAG) report indicates the average adult needs to participate in 4-8 hours of weekly physical activity to enhance their overall vitality. The report further details that the activity should include 2 hours of strength training and the...
Sleeping for Performance
Is Sleep the Magic Pill? Imagine the ultimate enhancement one can add into their performance program, a tweak that can enhance recovery, increase cognitive function, build muscle, improve energy levels, and regulate moods. Best of all this enhancement is free! This...
What Is A Workout?
Websters defines a workout as: 1 : a practice or exercise to test or improve one's fitness for athletic competition, ability, or performance 2 : a test of one's ability, capacity, stamina, or suitability I myself had an old paradigm that a workout was a series of...
Thoughts on CrossFit
I decided to write on this topic, as I find myself being asked the question "What is CrossFit" more often. CrossFit (CF) has become a hot topic, and a lightening rod for intense conversation between many health professionals. Some in it's defense, and the majority...
How Do I Perform Squats
Squats are a fundamental movement that we perform on a daily basis. Whether we are sitting down in a chair, getting down on floor, or picking an object off the floor - squatting is at the core of the move. Traditionally we were taught that squats were to be performed...
Speed and Reaction
As athletes, we know that our ability to move fast is a foundational component to our success on the field or court. The individual who can run faster, change direction more efficiently and react to the ball quicker has the competitive advantage. To begin to...
Brain Speed + Body Speed = Real Game Speed
Over the years sports performance training has evolved significantly. Traditional training programs emphasized speed in relation to specific planes of motion. Generally movement was trained either straight ahead (sprinting drills) or side to side (cone shuffle...
US Physical Activity Guidelines
The US department of health and human services issues the physical activity guidelines for Americans. The purpose of the guidelines is to provide guidance on the importance of being physically active in order to enhance overall wellness. Findings and Research Physical...
Free Golf Warm Up
At the bottom of this blog is a link to your new golf warm up. You can now prep like the men and women on tour. Before you click that link, lets learn the value behind proper prep and why it’s so important for golfers. An effective warm up can improve our golf...
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