How to Stretch Effectively
At IFAST, we’re big on a holistic style of programming. In other words, every program is going to have some element of soft-tissue work, stretching, strength training, cardiovascular or energy system training, etc. One of the hot topics of today is stretching. We all know that stretching is “good,” but a key ingredient to a [...]
The Three Pillars
So I’ve got an admission to make – I watch the Biggest Loser. It’s not so much for the heartwarming stories and pop psychology, though. I watch it because I know my clients watch it. And I want to know what’s going in to their minds regarding strength training, fat loss, etc. Normally, I cringe [...]
Dedication and Focus
I’m really trying hard to not be a crotchety old man. You know, the guy who relives his glory days and talks about how all the kids of today are punks. But honestly, there are some times when I do feel that way. I guess it comes with the territory – I am 30 now! [...]
Fall in love with “The Grind”
I had a good discussion with Chris, one of our early fat loss clients today about “The Grind.” With the holidays firmly behind us, it’s normal to resent the fact that we now have to get back to reality! Work, school, and other commitments all get in the way. But is this really a bad [...]
Sport-specific training
I love the term “sport-specific.” Not because it’s a hot buzz word, but because it’s so overused nowadays. It seems as though if you aren’t talking about sport-specific programming, sport-specific exercises, etc., you obviously don’t know what you’re talking about. The key with sport-specificity, however, is the context within which you’re applying it. Especially with [...]
