Whoa, this is a loaded question! With very different answers depending on what you are trying to accomplish. Let’s start out by giving you this FREE NUTRITION MANUAL. Then watch this video!
Protocol or program? Which is a better choice? Well, the answer to that question is based on what you are currently doing. Are you currently training? If so is it comprehensive or just focusing on improving a certain physical attribute? In this video Coach Saenz explains the difference between the
One of the most frequent questions we get is “which program should I do next?” The answer to this can vary greatly depending on numerous factors. Let’s see what Coach Smothermon has to say on it.
Creating an aesthetically pleasing physique is probably the biggest motivator for many to start training. Unfortunately mainstream media has made this out to be a much easier and short term process than the reality. Today Coach Smothermon unpacks the question of “When will my body start to change.”
One of the most common movement issues we see is during the Hinge. A hinge is when your hips move to the rear, causing your torso to fall forward. Hinging is part of many exercises we do including: The KB Swing, Squats, Deadlifts, Cleans, and many more.
Most endurance events, with the exception of the sport of triathlon, focus on a single modality. Unless you train specifically for many of these events attempting to execute one will likely result in an injury. The Shield Maiden Endurance Test is a gym based endurance assessment that pushes
What is strength and how do you measure it? The quick and obvious answer is a 1 rep max. And without a doubt if measuring maximal strength there is little room to argue that this method is not the most valid. But unless you plan on stepping
More is better right? In this video we address an athlete’s question if they can do Crossfit with War Machine. Let’s breakdown the main purpose of military prep and it’s demands of not only volume, but intensity and exercise selection.
It’s important to understand that for hypertrophy (muscle growth) to occur you need to be eating a surplus of calories. It’s not just lifting the weights that does it. You need energy to train, live, then grow. Without the raw materials to do so you’ll simply stay the
One of the most challenging aspects of training local athletes in a group setting is to create programming that addresses the needs of the entire group. There is no “one size fits all” program, and anyone that says otherwise is either lying to you, or simply ignorant. The
