In the world of sports, speed is king. Athletes, parents, coaches, and trainers always ask me if different forms of balance training create noticeable improvements in running speed. And rightfully so, with all the information out there, that’s a great question. Instead of giving you just my opinion, I’ll give you the scientific research and facts that I have on the matter, but first I want to briefly discuss the definition of balance-stabilization-based training, and break th

Zinc and magnesium are two potential powerhouse supplements that can be difficult to get enough of from diet alone. Especially zinc with competitive athletes, since this micronutrient is excreted rapidly with higher sweat or perspiration rates.1 I want to warn you that this quick blog is just a simple "primer" on each of these supplements, especially Magnesium. As you may know, Magnesium is involved in hundreds of distinct and important reactions in the human body and would

I truly and sincerely hope that gets people up in arms because it should, but I'm definitely not lying. Why is it that I've been able to develop top-notch athletes for two decades without integrating more than 5 percent of the entire program coming from static stretching? The reasons are many, and I discuss all of this in my stretching book here. If you happen to like what you read here, then I would strongly suggest picking up a copy of my book, and then you'll never hav

There is one type of training that can be a game-changer if it's being neglected. Calf training has been practiced for a long time by elite bodybuilders and individuals alike. However, the buck doesn't stop just there, as athletes or anyone looking to improve some aspect of their health and performance should not neglect this often-overlooked training method. The reality is that anyone can benefit from direct calf work in their training program if a few things are in order. T

If you’re trying to lose weight and fat, it would be in your best interest to strive to select and eat foods that are lower in calories and higher in volume. This is yet another underrated aspect of fat and weight loss nutrition that somehow eludes mainstream media. Examples include vegetables, fibrous fruits, lean protein, and healthy whole grains, and minimal healthy fats. By eating higher volume/lower calorie foods, you'll feel fuller sooner and longer by stretching stom

Speed is found on the balls of your feet This key technique calls for a majority of our body weight to be concentrated over the front of our foot. The more forward our weight is over our feet, the more forefoot dominant we are, and vice versa. This technique encourages “leaning” while sprinting, but make sure you are not breaking at the hip. Below are a couple of training video progressions that will help you hone, reinforce, and effectively showcase this essential skill

There is currently no shortage of exercises available on the open training market today. Like most things related to the training industry, it's more than safe to say that we have tipped the scales one way and offered arguably far too many exercises for physical development and athletic improvement purposes while simultaneously neglecting other viable options for other significant training factors in the process. One of those factors is "set type" training options. Below you

Glutamine, or L-Glutamine as it’s often called, is one of the more popular and hyped up sports supplements on the training market today. Moreover, Glutamine is often associated with false claims that Glutamine supplementation is essential and helps speed up the recovery and muscle-building process and is more related to performance outcomes. I’m here to hopefully offer some relief and provide you with a clear perspective on the supplement, how it applies to the research, and