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.... MoreSimple Core Routine for Soccer Players (or anyone for that matter)
Every now and then I am amazed when our soccer players walk into Beyond Strength Performance proclaiming that their abs are sore because they finished soccer practice the night before with some “extra core” work. And, by extra core work we're talking about crunches, sit-ups, and/or russian twists.... MoreSoccer and Fitness Must Reads: 2/14/17
I'm heading back to DC this afternoon after five, awesome days in Seattle. I gave a speech on Saturday at the first annual, Seattle Ignited Women Project and then spent a few days hanging with my sister and brother in law. I just finished making my way through some great reads from the past week - here are a few that I want to share with you.... MoreFemale Soccer Players: Strengthen These 3 Key Areas
Soccer requires us to perform incredible amounts of running, jumping, change of direction, acceleration and deceleration - in other words it is one of the most demanding sports on the body. And, the anterior chain, or front of the body, bears the majority of the stress compared to the backside of the body. ... MoreThe Real Way To “Train Like A Soccer Pro”
Every time I here the slogan, “Train Like A Pro,” I cringe - as it usually involves an athlete trying to attempt some advanced jump when they can barely land correctly, or a soccer player attempting a very complex “trick,” or skills, when they have a hard time skipping with proper form. I think to myself –“Am I missing something? This is is not at all how I trained as a pro.”
... MoreAre You Prepared to Perform the KB Swing? Part 2
In today's society that's filled with excess sitting and "social media gone wild" approach to life, many athletes have poor posture and an incredibly weak posterior chain - which is leading to the increase in injuries and the lack of confidence in athletic performance. One exercise that can help combat these issues is the KB Swing. However, there are a lot of working parts that need to be mastered in order to perform and experience all the benefits the KB Swing has to offer. In Part 1 I go over three exercises that will help build a foundation and get you started down the path of mastery with this "biggest bang for your buck" exercise.... MoreAre You Prepared to Perform the Kettlebell Swing? Part 1
Lets face it. The Kettlebell Swing is a killer exercise. And, when I say killer I mean the benefits of the swing are endless. I can't think of another "all in one" exercise that helps:- Builds overall athleticism and strength
- Improves conditioning
- Targets your posterior chain (backside of your body) - I mean who doesn't need/want a bigger, stronger booty?
- Is a viable alternative for the Olympic lifts