Hamstring savers!
The hamstring is a major risk area for many athletes. Hamstring strains and tears are possibly one of the most common soft tissue injuries amongst…
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Keeping it simple!
The world of fitness is heavily influenced by marketing and advertising. Fitness now seems to be not so much concerned with sport as it is…
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The Great Offseason!
For many sports in the Northern Hemisphere we are now entering the offseason portion of the annual cycle. For some this is simply a period…
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It’s never wrong to be strong!
There are very few sports where absolute strength is unimportant. Regardless of whether or not the athlete’s bodyweight is important to performance, strength is always…
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“4 Steps to Efficient Recovery” as featured on BOXROX magazine!
Practical approach to recovering from training featured in BOXROX magazine. Useful for any athlete! Follow the link to read the article. http://www.boxrox.com/recovery-after-crossfit-training/
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The critical factor to gaining muscle!
There are thousands of young athletes desperately trying to increase lean muscle mass. There are also an equal amount of training programs, diets and supplements…
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Conditioning for the competitive Crossfitter!
Crossfit can seem like a daunting undertaking for many coaches. It’s not so different to other sports. It should be viewed similarly to team sports…
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Jetlag and the athlete!
It is common for athletes to travel long distances for both competition and training. Seasonal differences may make travel essential in sports where weather is…
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Blueprint for big legs!
My old coaches used to say “The legs feed the wolf! There are few sports where having big, strong legs does not carry over into…
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Sleep and Competition
This post comes in response to a question we received from a reader. “Why is getting a good night sleep important before competition?” Sleep is…
