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My Top 10 Single-Leg Exercises for Athletes and Gen Pop Clients (2024)
If you’re looking to improve your single-leg strength and stability, I’ve got you covered in this week’s video! Now look, I LOVE big-bang lifts like squats and deadlifts. There’s nothing better than getting in the gym and pushing some weight or really getting after it. BUT you can love big-bang lifts while still respecting the […]
Continue ReadingLee Taft on Plyo Steps, Lateral Running, and the Power of the Heels
In my humble opinion, Lee Taft might be the true GOAT of multi-directional speed. While Lee primarily works as a consultant these days, over his storied career he’s owned his own facility numerous times, coached at virtually every level of sport, and perhaps more importantly has coached just about every type of athlete under the […]
Continue Reading10 Ways to Reduce Jumper’s Knee Pain (Patellar Tendinopathy)
If you have clients or athletes who are struggling with Jumper’s Knee, here are 10 exercises you can start using TODAY to reduce their pain and get them BACK to their favorite activities. Athletes who play ports like basketball or volleyball have an increased likelihood of dealing with Jumper’s Knee, or patellar tendinopathy.. In fact, […]
Continue ReadingSpring Break 2024: Q1 Review and Q2 Goals for RTS and IFAST
One thing I’ve really focused on over the past couple of years is what some might describe as “radical transparency.” While many people on social media are out there creating a highlight reel on the front-end but suffering miserably on the back-end, my goal is to give you real insights into both my personal and […]
Continue ReadingHow to Sumo Deadlift – 7 Steps for a Bigger Pull and Healthy Lower Back
If you want to learn how to pull bigger weights while keeping your back healthy, here’s exactly how I coach and cue the sumo deadlift! But let’s start with a moment of honesty – deadlifting is just flat out FUN. I don’t know about you, but there’s no better feeling than having some loud music, […]
Continue ReadingMatej Hocevar on Soccer Programming, Return to Play, and the Role of the S&C Consultant
Husband. Father. World traveler. And coffee aficionado. All those things describe my good friend Matej Hocevar, and I’m beyond excited to have him back on the podcast. Matej Hocevar is the co-founder and co-owner of VigorGround, a fitness and performance facility in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He is a lead educator for the UEFA football fitness licences […]
Continue ReadingLateral Speed Training: 7 Exercises to Help Unlock Your Athletic Potential
While some parents and coaches love to talk about linear speed – a faster 10, 40 or even 100-yard dash – many don’t realize the power and importance of LATERAL speed and agility. Because if you play sports like basketball, volleyball, tennis, or maybe even baseball or softball, being able to move quickly side-to-side is […]
Continue ReadingMatt Aldred on Drop Landings, Wearable Resistance, and Being Dangerous at Everything
If you train basketball players and want to take their health and performance to the next level, you’re going to love this episode! Matt Aldred is in his sixth season at Furman and was promoted to assistant head coach and director of basketball health and performance in August of 2023. Beyond basketball, Matt also handles the strength […]
Continue Reading10 Sled Dragging Variations for Strength, Health and Performance
If you want to build lower body strength while keeping your joints healthy, you need to be incorporating SLED DRAGS into your workouts! I LOVE sled drags because almost anyone can do them safely and effectively. Whether we’re talking gen pop clients who want to move and feel better or elite athletes trying to push […]
Continue ReadingDr. Greg Wells on 24-Hour Athletes, The Habit-Clearing Vacation, and the Power of 1 Full Breath
As trainers and coaches, we love to talk about training… …but why does it feel like we still under-value the importance of recovery? Well if you’re looking for ways to clear the mental fog, recover more efficiently, and really take your game to the next level, you’re going to love this week’s episode of the […]
Continue ReadingDynamic Stretching, Mobility and Warm-up Routine (Follow Along)
If you’re looking for a complete warm-up that will get you prepped and ready to crush your workouts, I’ve got you covered in today’s video! Warming-up may not be sexy, but it’s absolutely crucial for our success in the gym. And trust me – you realize the importance of this even more when you get […]
Continue ReadingDylan Gutheil on the Art of Exercise Selection, Developing Coaches, and NOT Niching Down
Passionate about sports since childhood, Dylan Gutheil played football and rugby in high school and continued his rugby career at Springfield College, where he earned a degree in Exercise Science. Dylan started personal training right out of college for 5 years until he got frustrated with the corporate training environment and decided there was a […]
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