?️Sweat with Purpose: How to Get Ready for the MURPH
Memorial Day is more than a long weekend — it’s a time to honor the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. One of the most powerful ways the fitness community pays tribute is through The Murph Challenge — a grueling workout named in memory of Navy SEAL Lt. […]
Why ADAPT? Uncover the Powerful Difference in Our Coaching
ADAPT is revolutionary because it helps you finally take control of your nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle in a way that makes sense for you and fits your lifestyle, rather than someone telling you to do something that just doesn’t make sense in the long term, or an approach that feels like you’re “white knuckling” and […]
Building Endurance for Outdoor Activities This Spring
As the weather warms up and the days get longer, it’s the perfect time to start preparing for all those outdoor activities you’ve been eagerly awaiting. Whether you’re planning a long hike, a biking adventure, or a running challenge, endurance training will be key to ensuring you’re in top shape. With the right approach to […]
Negative Step Starts: Unleashing Power in Acceleration
Acceleration is a critical phase in sprinting, and refining your start mechanics can make a huge difference. Negative Step Starts are a powerful drill that enhances force production, reaction time, and sprint-specific power by teaching athletes how to generate explosive acceleration from a standing position. What Are Negative Step Starts? Negative Step Starts train sprinters […]
Overcoming Shin Splints: A Runner’s Guide To Beating Shin Pain
Shin splints often cause pain along the inner edge of the shinbone (tibia), especially during or after running. Pain in the shin – that ache along the front of your lower leg – affects about 13 to 20% of runners. If you’ve felt that telltale shin splint pain while running, you’re not alone – and […]
Falling Start Sprints: Mastering Acceleration Mechanics
Acceleration is one of the most critical phases in sprinting. To get out of the blocks with speed and precision, you need proper body mechanics, forward lean, and explosive power. Falling Start Sprints are a fantastic drill for developing these qualities, training you to maximize your drive phase while reinforcing the fundamentals of efficient sprinting. […]
Drill of the Month: Bounding Progressions
What Are Bounding Progressions? Bounding involves taking exaggerated strides, focusing on covering both distance and height with each step. As a plyometric exercise, bounding helps to enhance lower body power, balance, and explosive strength. Bounding progressions challenge you to increase the intensity by focusing on longer, more powerful strides. Benefits of Bounding Progressions 1. Enhanced […]
Run Faster: What Muscles Matter for Speed and Performance
Whether you’re chasing a bus or aiming to beat a marathon personal best, speed matters. It’s a defining hallmark of physical ability that athletes, coaches, and physical therapists strive to improve. But what truly determines how fast you can move? A new study provides some fascinating insights into this, highlighting key muscles and mechanics at […]
Drill of the Month: Skipping Progressions
Skipping is an explosive, rhythmic exercise that involves exaggerated step-hop motions, alternating between legs. As a form of plyometric training, skipping helps develop lower body power, coordination, and quickness. Skipping progressions allow you to gradually increase the intensity of the exercise by focusing on improving height, speed, and movement control over time. Benefits of Skipping […]
How to Tackle Golfer’s Elbow: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery
Golfer’s elbow—fun name, not-so-fun condition. If you’ve ever had a sharp, nagging pain on the inside of your elbow, chances are you’ve run into this frustrating injury. And here’s the kicker: you don’t even have to play golf to get it! It’s a common problem for anyone who relies on repetitive arm motions—whether you’re swinging […]