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[tubepress video="Hgjc0m1WA1k"] Never underestimate the importance of strong hands and forearms. Men and women need to be able to increase the strength in this area for every day activities. Athletes need to pay special attention to this area of the body to complete most skills successfully. If you are looking for a tip to help [...]
Want to punch up your cardio? Maybe even incorporate some strength work into your heart pounding running? The next time you run by a park bench, or bring an sturdy box that is just shorter than knee height, think about the numerous exercises that can be done to up the intensity and add some variety [...]
[tubepress video="AKVx-vaHzis"] Here is a creative way to help you add intensity to your next workout. This eighteen rep protocol gets tough. Remember that small progressions over time will get you where you want to be. Your intensity and consistency will determine how soon you will get there. Adding weight, another rep, or decreasing rest [...]
Stuck in traffic? Or waiting for that plane? Maybe you are sitting at your desk? There is still a lot you can do to help you body be more efficient. How about some ankle curls to improve circulation and strengthening the ankle joints. Dreaming of that six pack you used to have but don’t want [...]
This month STT interviews Rick Court. Coach Court is the Director of Football Strength and Conditioning at the University of Toledo. Rick played baseball at Michigan State University and started in strength and conditioning in his last year as a intern. STT would like to thank Coach Court for taking the time to answer a [...]
Stop thinking about it and do it. Start riding a bike to work tomorrow. It will help increase your fitness, burn extra calories, and save you a few parking tickets. It’s a fun way to be environmentally friendly too. Start by parking a half mile from work. Then each week back up another half a [...]
[tubepress video="LARCSgSgh08"] Tired of those boring, old jog for 20 minute workouts to check off the "cardio" box in your head? Intense interval training will decrease your workout time and increase the results. Track your workouts by using a heart rate monitor too. Be sure to hold on to the side rails when getting on [...]
Your emotional state may affect your flexibility training. If your mind is relaxed, your body will be more responsive to flexibility training. What does it take for you to relax? Don’t know? Try listening to music and focusing on your breathing. This is easy to do during your warm up. Huh? Yep, your warm up [...]
[tubepress video="tel2VLVbcM4"] Looking for a way to add some reps to your next workout? How about finding out if each arm or leg is equally strong? Try this protocol to focus on independent limp training while maintaining your normal rep ranges. Try this on upper or lower body exercises for a creative twist from the [...]
Often times I hear coaches telling their athletes to eat breakfast. That is a good start. Can we give them more info to help them make good decisions? If you have practice or school work early in the morning, food choices at breakfast will determine your athlete’s and client’s energy level for the rest of [...]