JL Holdsworth
Five NonNegotiables of strength development

Strength development for athletic performance is one of the most overused and misunderstood tools there is. While it is true that strength training has the most potential to do good for an athlete, by natural law, it has the most potential to do harm as well.

This ax doesn’t just swing one way. Coaches and parents who are completely against strength training are just as dangerous. To make sure you have all the information you need to make great decisions about your athletes, we are going to give you FIVE nonnegotiables for strength development in athletes.

Five NonNegotiables of strength development
JL Holdsworth
Endurance: The Cherry on Top

To fully understand endurance training, you must understand the different means in which it can be accomplished. Some people believe endurance work is super long sessions on a piece of cardio equipment or really long runs. While this can be part of a complete endurance program, it is definitely not where most people should start or what their entire program should consist of.

Endurance: The Cherry on Top
JL Holdsworth
Top 4 indicators of great training for Athletes

What metrics do you use to determine if you or your child is getting great training?

With the promise of a new American Girl doll, my 9-year-old daughter can easily give any athlete a workout that will be super hard, have continual movement, and be really fun.

If my young child can accomplish the indicators by which you measure great training, don’t you think it’s time to rethink your metrics?

Top 4 indicators of great training for Athletes
Matt Gilbert
Speed is King - Learn how to rule!

We have all seen the fancy marketing videos for “speed training”. Speed ladders, training in the sand, and a million different cone drills run one right after another.

The problem is, none of the activities listed above actually build any speed.

In this blog, we will walk you through the different types of speed, how they are trained, and most importantly, how we measure them to know if the athlete is actually getting faster.

Speed is King - Learn how to rule!
Matt Gilbert
Flexibility is an athlete's foundation of ...

If you see what floats around social media, you’ve probably heard one, if not both, of two extremes. Something along the lines of “EVERYONE should stretch EVERYTHING, EVERY day,” or gaining more popularity these days something like this… “Stretching is useless, and carries no benefit. Have you ever seen a dog stretch before it chases a squirrel?” For starters, I watch my dog stretch his legs every time he gets off the ground, but that’s besides the point. You and I have enough common sense to know there’s a pretty significant difference of anatomy and physiology between myself and my dog.

Flexibility is an athlete's foundation of movement

NUTRITION

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Diets do not work, but here is what does!

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Diets do not work, but here is what does!

Diets are set up to cause failure, and that is just the way they are! However, there are ways to make a better lifestyle by changing just a few things each day. If you want to take small steps to get bigger results, this blog is for you!

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Fat Loss Made Simple

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Fat Loss Made Simple

Welcome to the Simple guild to losing fat. Notice I didn’t say easy, because as anyone who has tried to lose fat can attest, there is nothing easy about it, but it can be less daunting if you know the science behind it and how to work around the sticking points you have.

Hammering the Basics of Nutrition: Macronutrients and Calories

Hammering the Basics of Nutrition: Macronutrients and Calories

If there is one thing that I firmly believe, it’s that you must hammer the basics until they become so second nature, you don’t even have to think about it anymore. Then, and only then, do you begin to introduce new methods. If you can’t squat correctly, why would you add chains or bands? If building a birdhouse seems daunting, why would you attempt to build a skyscraper?

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A WELL APPOINTED PANTRY

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A WELL APPOINTED PANTRY

In any well-run kitchen, preparation is nine-tenths of the job. Mis en place for a home kitchen means having every tool, ingredient, and dish you need to execute your dishes without having to do more than pivot around a <10 square foot space. What follows is a list of things to keep on hand at all times.  These items are things that you will likely use on a near-weekly basis.

 

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Work Smarter, Not Harder: Setting Yourself Up for Food Prepping Success

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Work Smarter, Not Harder: Setting Yourself Up for Food Prepping Success

Just like in the gym, you can’t plan your workout until you know what equipment you have available. If you want to squat, but you don’t have a rack, well things are going to get a bit tricky.  You may still be able to pull it off, but it’s going to be more difficult. Food prepping is the same: If you don’t have the right equipment for the job, you may need to rethink your plan.

Feel and Look your Best by Getting Rid of the C. R. A. P. in Your Diet

Feel and Look your Best by Getting Rid of the C. R. A. P. in Your Diet

Everyone says they want to feel and look better. Everyone also says they try to eat healthy, so why are so many people struggling to reach their health and fat loss goals? Simply put, they consume too much C.R.A.P.: Caffeine, Refined Sugars, Additives and Preservatives.