Why just be fat…. When you can be fat AND uncomfortable?? This is a rhetorical question that I pose to everyone that performs hundreds of crunches and sit-ups to improve the aesthetic appeal of their midsection. The sorer the better, right?? WRONG! Research has been good to us in this area-Spot reduction is not possible! […]
Since a lot of my background is in injury prevention, I get questions all the time about preventing and rehabbing injuries, as well as the “when I do this, this hurts” questions. The two most common ones: 1) My shoulder hurts after I bench 2) My low back hurts after I deadlift Both are extremely […]
Do you think all athletes should train the same? Before answering that question, think about differences in the power, speed, strength, range of motion, coordination and conditioning demands of the sport and various positions within a sport. The key to successful training is specificity. I’m a hockey guy so I’ll use that as an example. […]
I have a gift for those of you that have invested in Hockey Training U’s Off-Ice Performance Training Course. Details below… I just started a new job as the Director of Athletic Development at Endeavor Fitness in Sewell, NJ. The facility is awesome. Check out the pictures on their site www.EndeavorFit.com. If you live anywhere […]
Recently, I posted the exact program I used with a female college hockey player this season to help restore functional ability and minimize pain related to chondromalacia and patellofemoral syndrome. If you missed it, go check it out here: The Knee Pain Program I wouldn’t consider myself a knee expert, far from it actually. But […]
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