That being said, over the course of working with a range of athletes, I have a few simple guidelines for physical preparation and training protocols that are important and help to reduce injury rates. These tips donβt just apply to those of sport, but various training levels as well.
Read MoreIt's important to realize that we are constantly taking in information through a "filter." We are making our best attempts to piece together billions of small bits of information and creating a distorted "best attempt." We need to be AWARE of that fact.
Read MoreProgress comes with adaptation. Adaptation is quite often painful and uncomfortable, mentally and physically! Correcting movement, lifestyle habits, and increasing training volume all aid in the progress clients are looking for, but dialing in mindset will lead to harder work ethic and improved behaviors OUTSIDE the gym. The correct mindset will help change the perception of pain and the uncomfortable feelings that come with change and lead your clients down the path of progress.
Read MoreItβs pretty commonplace to hear that the knees traveling over the toes in the squat is dangerous for the knees and can lead to frequent nagging pain. After looking into what actually happens at the knee joint we were able to debunk this misconception. Healthy athletes can perform the squat to full depth without worrying about hurting their knees given proper training methods.
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