If you're reading this, you probably don't practice enough. Just because you achieved your first muscle-up doesn't mean you shouldn't practice your ring transitions, ring dips, dip supports, etc. More often than not, when athletes "unlock" skills, they rarely return to the practice that got them there in the first place! Why? Because those drills … Continue reading The Pursuit of Perfection – Skill Development
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Four Percent
"I just don't have time to workout." - Lots of People I get it. People get busy. This post isn't to say that busyness doesn't exist. However, I will argue and say that rather than not having time to workout, people just haven't found their purpose to workout. Shift your focus from just going to … Continue reading Four Percent
Rest Day Essentials
When focusing on improving fitness and health, most people will hone in on the following two areas: Training - what changes can be made inside of the gym Nutrition - how they can adjust their food intake to align with their goals However, one thing that is often overlooked are rest days and what exactly … Continue reading Rest Day Essentials
Effort is a Choice
Thanks to the crew at Training Think Tank, this statement has been stuck in my head since I started following their content over a few years ago. Such a simple phrase, yet so powerful. How you do anything is how you do everything. Every time you step into the gym, you make the choice to … Continue reading Effort is a Choice
Don’t Let Your Emotions Hinder Your Progress
Too many of us, whether you’re a competitive athlete or not, probably have too much of an emotional connection when it comes to training. Comparison is the first thing that pops into my head in regards to this issue. By comparing yourself to others you may find yourself thinking, “I wish I were that strong,” … Continue reading Don’t Let Your Emotions Hinder Your Progress
Tempo Prescriptions – What Are They?
What is tempo? Tempo prescription is a tool that allows coaches to target and change certain aspects within an athlete’s program. By manipulating time under tension, coaches have greater control when designing resistance training and movement progressions. Tempo prescriptions take into account the three types of muscle actions. We will use the back squat as … Continue reading Tempo Prescriptions – What Are They?
5 Tips to Help Athletes Stay Motivated
"Kids don’t shoot free throws and expect to make it to the NBA the next year." - Four-time CrossFit Games champion, Rich Froning, when asked about athletes rushing the training process Basically, what he’s getting at, is that training takes time. One common mistake athletes make is that they try to rush the process and … Continue reading 5 Tips to Help Athletes Stay Motivated
