1. This is a myth that has been disproven. Please read this NY Times article https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/24/phys-ed-the-benefits-of-weight-training-for-kids/ about the birth of this myth and you will see that the correlation was tenuous at best from the beginning. There is no evidence that strength training will “stunt your growth.” As to the ideal age to start weight…
Ever have that morning where you don’t feel like working out? Of course you have, we all do. When You’re feeling unmotivated You can change your emotion just by doing something light like stretching, biking or rowing. Within a couple minutes my mind is focused and motivated. Try this next time you’re feeling down in…
1. Tries to compete with younger crowd. This path ultimately leads to disappointment & injuries. Let’s face it in every sport there is always going to be the new generation of younger athletes who have started their sport at a younger age and learn all the new methods. There’s a reason why there is a…
We have all heard the expression “go hard or go home.” That is a nice sentiment but if everyone stuck by that as a rule, admit it, most of us would go home. Yes, to see results you need to train with intensity but you also need to listen to your body. Champions in any…
There are 168 hours in a week and some people say they don’t even have 2 hours for themselves to improve their health. It’s important to learn new skills, surround yourself with positive people and blow off some steam. Our athletes enjoy the stress relief that comes from putting time into yourself and leaving the…
Nothing is better at the end of a tough workout than your fellow teammates cheering you on. That encouragement can be the difference between being a few reps short or finishing strong. How many times have you watched a sporting event when one of the athletes gets the crowd to cheer? Audience participation fires up…
🏋🏼♀️ Drilling technique is how we program our mind and body to perform lifts under pressure. If we understand the whys of each move and embed them into our muscle memory. When it’s time to lift you can be athletic, your body just knows what to do. You won’t have to stop and think 🤔…
Moving too fast and rushing increases the chance of mistakes, which ultimately slows you down. Moving carefully and deliberately with a mind for technique will help reduce fumbling and needless mistakes. Practicing technique at reduced speeds will anchor good form and solid movement. When you have to move at full speed, you will retain a…
🚫 No Ego Zone Is your ego hindering your progress? I have seen too many people unable to reach their potential because they let their ego get in the way of their training. Those people are too concerned with what other people are doing and trying to out lift them. If you want to out…
