HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW... 1. When it comes to advanced soft-tissue work, the foam roller and lacrosse ball just don't cut it. Quit wasting your valuable training time with minor results to show for your diligent daily work and start doing Hands-On Self Myofascial Release (SMR) Techniques 2. Hands-On Self Myofascial Release Techniques [...]
WHAT AN EPIC YEAR 2015 HAS BEEN! Wow! What a year it has been on so many fronts in my life. From growing my businesses to growing my family, 2015 has not failed to amaze me every step of the way. I've had the extraordinary opportunity to consult with some of the best companies, facilities and [...]
Here's What You Need To Know... 1. "Jumper's Knee" is nothing new in the athletic population, but with the recent increases of knee related pain and dysfunction in an otherwise fit and healthy population, we are left with questions about some sports performance plyometric training methods and programs that have gained popularity [...]
Here's What You Need To Know... 1. Fixing shoulder posture isn't as complicated as you think it is. Using only a band and your own body, these staple exercises have the ability to create neutral shoulder and upper back positioning and also add some impressive thickness and strength to the area. 2. [...]
Preventing injuries is the key to success in the field of human performance. Your body’s tissues and bones require time to adapt to external loads which means putting the horse before the cart. Working hard and working smart are two key requisites to make it to your goals and aligning your life to [...]
Why do some people possess the innate ability to tap into muscle growth and cut body fat on a whim, while others struggle their entire lives to create the body of their dreams? When it comes down to it, it's all about nutrition and training. We all know we must prioritize strength training, get our [...]
No skill may be more fundamental to the human body as an indicator of overall health and function than the ability to pristinely execute the king of all lower body movements, the squat. Since most of us have been pampered by the perceived benefits of the Western world such as elevated toilets and [...]
Sure, everyone's talking about the recent World Health Organization's research study released last week deeming red meat the next tobacco, but does anyone actually know what the hell they are talking about when it comes to the study itself and the conclusions that were made? It's as American as the corn fed beef [...]
No, the fitness industry isn't perfect. But there are some downright shameful and disgraceful aspects of fitness based marketing that needs to be brought to the forefront. Nothing may be more dangerous than the popularization of female fitness based marketing that largely preys on the insecurities and the mis-information this population has [...]
Here's What You Need To Know... 1) Inflammation has an important role in recovery but its timing and duration can stall a quick return. The use of NSAID's, especially within the first week of recovery, has been shown to limit tissue healing and regeneration, and yes, this is backed by science. 2) [...]
