MEASURE YOUR STRENGTHS. TARGET YOUR WEAKNESSES
DISCOVER HOW RADAR GRAPHS MAKE PERFORMANCE DATA ACTIONABLE, HELPING YOU TARGET WEAKNESSES AND OPTIMIZE TRAINING Objective data can be a game-changer in a world of guesswork. Training programs often rely on reps, sets, load, tempo, and perceived effort, which are good, but they don’t always reveal if you’re improving performance-driving qualities. Measuring force, power, and […]
A GLIMPSE INTO THE TRAINING OF A HIGH-LEVEL KARATE ATHLETE
Training a high-level athlete is never about checking boxes—it’s about solving problems. In this case, the goal wasn’t just to support the demands of karate, but to identify what would actually help Jesus perform better, recover faster, and stay durable over time. This article gives you a quick look behind the curtain. https://youtu.be/1oJuGtzrFD4?si=gT8BO9xCiGkt8zQo What you […]
PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD: A MAJOR KEY TO PROGRESS (IF APPLIED CORRECTLY)
The screenshot above is from the training app I use to collect data. I’m discussing progressive overload specifically for my remote clients, or anyone who might come across this article. In contrast, my in-person clients don’t need to worry about this because I ensure that progressive overload is happening. What is Progressive Overload? It’s the […]
HOW PRE-SCRIPT LEVEL 1 ELEVATED MY APPROACH TO TRAINING AND MOVEMENT
BIOMECHANICS INSIGHTS: OPTIMIZING MOVEMENT, STABILITY, AND PERFORMANCE I originally was going to take a course from Tom Purvis (still plan to) but came across the Pre-Script Biomechanics course. I’ve taken so many certifications throughout the years that I’m initially pretty skeptical to drop hard earned money, but after checking them out, I believed it was […]
NEW SUPPLEMENT PROVEN TO ACCELERATE MUSCLE GROWTH?
The team at Nuritas studied biomarkers related to muscle maintenance to determine if a compound impacts the skeletal-muscular system. Key biomarkers include the mammalian target of Rapamycin (mTOR) complex 1 (mTORC1), which is crucial for protein translation and maintaining muscle mass. mTORC1 influences the S6 ribosomal protein and eukaryotic initiation factor 4E binding protein 1, […]
SPLIT SQUATS > BACK SQUATS FOR IMPROVED ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
I’ve been training people for a living since 1999, and during this time, my views on certain training concepts, methods, and exercises have changed. I learned about certain split squat variations from Charles Poliquin probably around 1995. Before him, my only sources of knowledge were bodybuilding magazines, and split squats were never discussed or mentioned. […]
INSIGHTS AND CONSIDERATIONS ON SOME RANDOM EXERCISES
This blog post showcases some exercises I’ve been practicing. Some are discovered from coaches I follow on Instagram, while others come from my personal experiences with different coaches. Additionally, I’ve used these exercises with athletes and clients in the past and recently introduced them to another coach and friend for feedback. HIGH KNEE STEP DOWN […]
“WHEN YOUR FOOT STRIKES THE GROUND EVERYTHING CHANGES”
Physical therapist Gary Grey made this statement over two decades ago, emphasizing the critical nature of foot strength. Previously, my focus was primarily on training various body parts while neglecting the feet and striving for maximum strength and muscle gain. It was only in recent years that I grasped the significance of developing robust feet […]
THE VOLTRA REIMAGINES CABLE SYSTEMS FOR ADAPTIVE TRAINING
REISHI FOR RECOVERY AND PERFORMANCE – INSIGHTS FROM DR. BOB RAKOWSKI
Talking about how amazing ganoderma is (also called the reishi mushroom) with Dr. Bob Rakowski.
EVERYONE should be taking this, but the quality of the mushroom matters.