Resistance Training Just Got a Big Upgrade
Reishi For Health 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.
Improve Your Golf Game With Better Training
Here are some results showing data on our Proteus Motion with a golfer who specifically started training with us to improve performance for golf. We go over the results of the three different golf assessments he’s done and discuss how the force-velocity profile and dictated how we train him. We also show just a few of the exercises we’ve done with him but nowhere near all of the exercises we use.
Should You Take a Pre-Workout?
Stimulants such as caffeine can affect androgens because stress can affect androgens. I am not an expert on pharmacology or physiology but I have attended expensive seminars addressing them such as Biosignature Modulation Level 2 with Dr. James LaValle. My best analogy from what I’ve learned is this: Androgens are anabolic and stress hormones are […]
2 Unique Core Exercises Added To The Exercise Index
Our playbook consists of around 20-25 core exercises give or take when you factor in variations. When I find something that I believe has value, I add it to the playbook. Recently, I came across the 1-Arm Farmers March from someone I follow, and the Half Kneeling Low-to-High Cable Chop I saw multiple times over […]
Showcasing The Training of a Amateur Boxer
Lance Hughes commenced his training with Ascend Perform in April of this year. Following his aspirations of becoming a professional boxer, he approached Ascend Perform to enhance his strength. This write-up will not delve into the intricate details of his training program, as it would be undesirably comprehensive. Rather, the subsequent section will scrutinize Lance’s […]
3 Things I Learned From Bobby Stroupe (Patrick Mahomes Strength Coach)
1. Movement Literacy
2. Muscles are mainly for stability and deceleration
3. Have continuity, but vary speed
Do You Need To Take Exercises To Complete Failure?
The Henneman Size Principle Dr. Henneman’s discovery of the “size principle” in 1957 explains the order in which motor units are recruited. This principle is widely discussed in exercise science classrooms. Among strength and conditioning experts, focus is given to hypertrophy, force production, and the rate of force production. However, regardless of the desired adaptation, […]
What Supplements Should You Take?
To be at your best, taking supplements is crucial. Nowadays, being average won’t cut it. However, it’s important to remember that the supplement market is like any other industry – there are high-quality supplements and there are low-quality ones. Investing in high-quality supplements will yield the best results. Here’s what the Metabolomics test is (straight […]
Your Shoes Are Making Your Feet Weak
https://youtu.be/40goxohxSuM When I’m not training people at my gym I am spending a considerable amount of time studying, whether that’s from books, videos, podcasts, webinars, seminars, etc. I absolutely love what I do and never get bored because of all the new information that’s constantly coming out. Here is some resources on training the foot […]