In the recent months, I have noticed more and more athletes who have running mechanic issues. One of the more prevalent issues is being pigeon toed. The term pigeon toed refers to an athlete that points their toes inward while standing, walking, or running. It is possible that a young athlete can grow out of this phase, however there are a few things that can be done to help correct the issue. One way to help with correction is to have the athlete walk heel to toe trying to keep their foot straight instead of turned inward. This can be done as a drill and should be reinforced daily as they … [Read more...] about Is your athlete pigeon toed?
What’s your excuse?
We live in a busy society in which many individuals have to juggle a variety of balls in their life. Adulting is a lot harder than most people realize when growing up. When your a child, typically you have to worry about school, sports, and your social life. As an adult, you have to worry about your job, family, bills, health insurance, investments, chores, house maintenance, your health, and somewhere in there have time for a small social life. Any one of these things can disrupt your daily agenda of what you had planned to get accomplished that day. We often take on too many things and then … [Read more...] about What’s your excuse?
Shin Splints: The Athlete Killer
Female Athlete Sitting On Ground And Taking Treatment For Knee Pain During the course of a season there are many things that can cause the downfall of a team, injuries tend to be the most problematic. One of the most prevalent injuries that occurs are shin splints. The definition of shin splints is acute pain in the shin and lower leg caused by prolonged running, typically on hard surfaces. This type of injury can sideline an athlete for weeks if not treated properly. What is the treatment for shin splints? Most physicians and/or PT's will say that rest is the only cure. This is only … [Read more...] about Shin Splints: The Athlete Killer
How to Design your Strength Training Protocol
One of the most important aspects of an athlete's regimen is their strength training protocol. There are a variety of ways to determine what is the best, however here are some guidelines to follow when putting together a successful program. The first step is to fill out a medical history form to determine if there are certain injuries past or present that you may have to navigate around during a workout. The athlete should be cleared by a medical professional before starting any type of physical activity. Upon completion of both tasks, then the process of designing a program or hiring a … [Read more...] about How to Design your Strength Training Protocol
Are you suffering from an injury?
Female Athlete Sitting On Ground And Taking Treatment For Knee Pain Are you an individual suffering from an injury? Have you been through physical therapy and are still having issues? Are you an athlete trying to recover from a nagging pain or injury? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then you came to the right place. I have been in the fitness industry for 23 years and have had a great amount of success being able to find solutions to nagging issues. Many times people are dealing with chronic pain that could be treated. In my time as a personal trainer, I have treated ACL … [Read more...] about Are you suffering from an injury?
Nutrition, proper mechanics, and strength training are needed to become a Bigger, Faster, and Stronger athlete.
Athletes need a balanced nutrition, proper mechanics, and strength training to become bigger, faster, and stronger. The most common phrase in Performance Based Training today is every athlete wants to be bigger, faster, and stronger. The true question is how does one accomplish such a goal. An athlete only becomes bigger, faster, and stronger with a multi-faceted approach. Athletes need proper nutrition, mechanics, and strength training to achieve this result. The first step is to take a look at your nutritional protocol. If you don't have the right fuel in your system, it really … [Read more...] about Nutrition, proper mechanics, and strength training are needed to become a Bigger, Faster, and Stronger athlete.
Feeling Under the Weather?Boost you body’s immune system.
We are officially in the glorious year of 2021 and our world is fighting an invisible virus that attacks people's immune system. You would think we are talking about the latest movie to hit the theatre, however unfortunately we are living the real thing. As any virus that attacks the immune system, the stronger your immune system is the better chance you have of either not contracting it or fighting it off successfully with little to no symptoms. Most people do not do enough to take care of their mind and body. They resort to poor choices/habits such as eating poorly, drinking, abusing drugs, … [Read more...] about Feeling Under the Weather?Boost you body’s immune system.
Body Imbalances can affect speed and agility
Most athletes have the desire to be bigger, faster, and stronger than their competition. Coaches are continually looking to push athletes to the next level, yet many don't understand the basic fundamentals of how to get an athlete there. Throughout my years in the fitness industry, I have come across a broad spectrum of coaches and athletes. In 22 years in this industry, I have only found a select few who understand what it takes for an athlete to get to the next level. Coaches and athletes alike, many are utilizing the ways of what was taught and/or coached many years ago. We live in a new … [Read more...] about Body Imbalances can affect speed and agility