“WHEN YOUR FOOT STRIKES THE GROUND EVERYTHING CHANGES”
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(Pic is of a Vivo Barefoot shoe. My favorite shoe for training and life.) 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 […]
THE VOLTRA: A REVOLUTIONARY CABLE DEVICE
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IMPROVED SPORTS PERFORMANCE WITH GANODERMA
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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.
SHOULD YOU BE TAKING A PRE-WORKOUT?
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This last week I’ve had two new clients come in and both say that they took a pre-workout drink so I figured I should talk about this and share what I told them. You can but I would spend my money on foundational supplements before spending money on a pre-workout. If money isn’t an issue […]
TWO UNIQUE CORE EXERCISES WE’VE ADDED TO OUR PLAYBOOK
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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 […]
PROFILING THE TRAINING OF AN AMATEUR BOXER
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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 PATRICK MAHOMES STRENGTH COACH
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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?
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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 DO YOU NEED?
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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
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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 […]