You already know that setting goals is important. Here’s why you should be writing down your workout goals. We all have workout goals that we want to achieve. For some of us they are as grand as mounting the podium at the Olympic Games, while for others it’s getting back into the habit of working […]
Sprint Athletes: Do Quarter Squats for Speed and Power
Want to improve your vertical jump and 40-yard dash? New research shows that when it comes to developing speed and power quarter squats is the way to go. Ass to grass—that’s always been the directions given when an athlete or gym-goer walks over to the squat rack. The theory has always been that deploying a […]
Why Athletes Should Not Skip Eating Breakfast
Breakfast has long been touted as the most important meal of the day, and for athletes, it very well might be. Here is why breakfast continues to reign supreme in athlete nutrition. When that alarm clock goes off, blaring and vibrating across your nightstand, it can be tempting to hit snooze on it. The temptation […]
How to Develop World-Class Self-Awareness
Self-awareness and accountability are the ignition for improvement, whether it’s in the gym, on the playing field, or in life. Here’s how to become more self-aware. Why does being self-aware matter? When you better understand yourself, how you work best, and what makes you tick, you are better positioned to see better results from yourself. […]
How to (Finally) Develop Better Eating Habits
Ready to create some excellent eating habits? Here’s your guide to finally conquering your unhealthy eating. For far too many of us, a healthy, balanced and yummy diet seems like a pipe dream. After all, we have tried countless times, with different plans, diets and tricks to master our nutrition, racking up defeat after defeat. […]
Active Recovery: 5 Ways to Recover Like a Champ
Conquering the gym means working out and recovering like a champ. Here’s why you should start doing active recovery sessions after those tough workouts. The workout had been absolutely awesome. New PRs all over the place, conditioning work beyond anything I’d ever done before, and that warm, fuzzy feeling of satisfaction that comes from murdering […]