Top Five Movements for Athletes in Their 40s & Beyond
Romanian Dead Lifts – The ultimate strength builder for the hamstrings and erector spinae group. Also helps to “glide” tight hamstrings and nerve fascia. (see photos) V-Up Core Strengthening – Develops deep pelvic stabilizer strength. Iliotibial Band Release using foam roller – The ITB gets shortened and tight from sitting long hours. Proper rolling technique requires a full breathing...
Top Ten Strategies to Build Fitness Over Age 40
(1) Move every day!(2) Anchor your week with at least four strength training sessions(3) Workout with a professional who can identify & correct under-active & tight muscle groups(4) Eat a range of protein from both plants (legumes, nuts) & deep ocean (sardines, salmon)(5) Increase zinc intake – pumpkin seeds, Oysters, dark chocolate, lentils(6) Eat plant-based oils – coconut, flax, sunflower(7) Build...
Pyramid of Success – Coach John Wooden
Coach John Wooden amassed a stellar record, and ten NCAA Championships, in his twenty seven years coaching basketball for the UCLA Bruins. His book, “Wooden on Leadership”, describes timeless leadership attributes and personality skills that everyone can develop in their quest to enhance personal mastery. At the heart of his Pyramid of Success is the following:Condition – mental, physical, moral ...
Can Sports and Fitness Training Build Entrepreneurial Leaders?
More people are turning towards entrepreneurship - possibly out of necessity due to a layoff and a stagnant job search, possibly due to the satisfaction that self-employment brings, and possibly due to the technology revolution that is occurring with mobile devices, social platforms, and cloud data storage. So I often wonder: is it possible to build habits and traits to...
Cold Weather Bodybuilding Fuel
When the cold weather hits, I encourage my clients to maintain their training and nutrition program by creating hot, nutrient dense, and delicious breakfast fuel, like this one below. My favorite contains ample slow release carbohydrates including hemp seeds, oats, quinoa, blueberries, almonds, coconut, cinnamon, turmeric, milk, and whey protein....
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The box jump is one of the best movements for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. However, it is often executed incorrectly. My football/lacrosse client is executing the box jump with precision. Key points are the following: from an athletic base, explode the hips up and out towards the box, drive hands/shoulders to the sky; drive knees high and absorb the forces...
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I train my clients outdoors as often as possible. The benefits to being outside are numerous, whether it be in the ocean, on the sand, in parks, in the woods, using traditional resistance, or odd objects. As I train my athletes, we focus on techniques to develop total body power that is transferable to their sport, prevent injury, build core/hip...
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In the effort to be more connected to our Paleolithic roots, I often have my clients train outside and use the training objects and variability that Mother Nature provides. These include boulders for Functional Training lifts and cross body throws, logs for lifting and walk outs, hills for sprinting, and snow for extra resistance in the explosive phase, as well as to provide extra...
Instant warm up and mobility after a “desk bound day”
Some of my clients are sitting too much: at the desk, in the car, on the couch, unconsciously collapsed over their iPhone, etc. For my new clients who habitually sit more than ten hours, I have observed that excessive sitting can cause physical changes to their dynamic posture, which can affect their performance. Studies have shown that sitting too much can cause spinal compression, tight...
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These short metabolic training bursts combines two of my favorites for developing explosiveness, ground based stability (especially for offensive linemen), and functional strength. Combine this series with a 40 yard sprint and repeat for 5 rounds.Offensive Lineman Plate Punch: Assume O-Line staggered stance with solid upper body posture. Produce explosive punch with plate, while maintaining abdominal strength. Hip Drive...