Strength and Conditioning: Extends Beyond the Field of Play
Most of us know that strength and conditioning can be extremely beneficial when it comes to reaching our fullest potential on the field such as helping us run faster, jump higher, and reducing the likelihood of injury. What isn't talked about as much, though, is the impact that strength and conditioning has beyond the field.... More
Planning For Greatness
"Expect Greatness By Planning For It"
I came across this quote recently from my friends at Duktig Brand Company and I love it. Have you ever gone to bed on Sunday night ready to attack your goals for the week ahead only to wake up on Monday morning and feel as if you're being pulled in a thousand different directions. Before you know it the week is attacking you and you're just reacting. Yeah, I hear ya. Me too.... More
Cardiac Output: The Case of an Under Recovered Soccer Player
How do you deem your training sessions successful? Are you an athlete that needs to be bent over, dripping with sweat every session in order to feel like you accomplished something or are you following a program where there are waves in your training - intense sessions followed by lower intensity sessions that keep you healthy and resilient over the long haul? My hope is that your answer is the latter. However, far too often, most athletes fall into the trap of more and high intensity is better. Unfortunately this approach is not sustainable. And, while periods of high intensity work is absolutely needed, it can't be the only aspect of your conditioning.... More
RKC Level 1: A Look Back
Caffeinate, learn, train, laugh, caffeinate, teach, learn, train, laugh, caffeinate, caffeinate, caffeinate basically summed up three days of my life this past weekend.
I was in New York City participating in the RKC (Russian Kettlebell Certification) Level 1 Certification.
To give those who have no clue about this certification a little background the RKC is considered an extremely mental and physically active course.
The course demands that not only are you competent in performing the specific kettlebell movements but competent at teaching them as well.
What sets this course apart is it goes much deeper than the basics of kettlebells and requires preparation in order to successfully complete the course....
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