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Looking for a way to burn an extra few calories a day? How about a few ways to burn 100 or more without even thinking about it? Set you alarm 15 minutes early and stop hitting the snooze three times. Get up and go for a walk every morning before heading to work. After two [...]
This month STT interviews Colin Quay. Coach Quay is the Owner/President of Elite Athlete Training Services (EATS) DC Metro Area. EATS is the DC Metro area’s premier athletic performance training company. EATS specializes in the strength & conditioning of athletes of all sports, ages and levels. EATS programs are designed to maximize their client’s athletic [...]
It is always nice to set goals and recognize when you reach them. STT has gone over 500 fans on Facebook today! Our team is growing and the support has been outstanding. Thank you for becoming involved with all facets of the SMARTER Team Training programs, from social networking to blog posts, video clips, clinics, [...]
Recently one of my athletes asked “Does sleep really affect our recovery from training?” Without question it does. Good, uninterrupted sleep allows your body to recover from the stress of training as well as all the work your body has done throughout the day. Getting 7-9 hours a night allows hormone levels to balance, muscles [...]
Two days to sign up for the early bird special. Get your registration in today! The Strength and Conditioning/Athletic Development Michigan clinic will be one of the best clinics of the year in Michigan. Only a few weeks until the doors open at the Total Performance Center in Wixom with over 150 participants, and numerous [...]
[tubepress video="yZcbdfQy2IE"] Too often I see coaches reinforcing "jump higher". When was the last time you saw a coach break down landing and cutting techniques? How much of a practice or a training session is focused on deceleration and body awareness? Try some of these tips and drills to help your athletes perform better, and [...]
As your athletes get mentally tougher, try changing up the tempo of the reps instead of increasing the resistance. Try a few sets of a protocol called “super slow”. In this protocol, the concentric phase is executed in six seconds or longer with perfect posture and form. After the concentric phase, follow it up with [...]
[tubepress video="fBnGtGCk_y4"] If your athletes are having trouble with understanding how to move into the squat position, check this clip out. This sequence is an easy "homework assignment" that they can practice at home. With just a door or wall, the athlete can get instant feedback and learn how to put their body in a [...]
Take time to include something positive each day that makes you feel good. Enjoy a good belly laugh with a friend, volunteer your time with children, and take care of your pet or even a plant. I just got a dog and she puts a smile on my face even when taking her for a [...]
This month STT interviews Thomas Palumbo. Coach Palumbo has been a strength and conditioning coach for the Ohio State Buckeyes since 2001. Palumbo came to Ohio State from the Pittsburgh Pirates organization where he served as a Minor League conditioning coach for the 2001 season. His team, the Williamsport Crosscutters won the NY/Penn League championship. [...]