Maximal strength is the ability to exert force upon an external object. This attribute is typically measured by a 1 rep max on a barbell based exercise such as a squat or press. Maximal strength is essentially a measure of how much force your body can exert, or in
Probably the most neglected component of training is building a proper aerobic base. With the rise of high intensity training predominantly populated by the sport of Crossfit, many athletes looking for a faster route to fitness have fallen victim to it’s allure. Why train for an hour when
This is where the rubber meets the road. Work Capacity efforts are short to moderate duration efforts done at a very high intensity. These efforts have various exercises using various types of equipment. Due to the pace, as well as the external loads, these efforts challenge both metabolic and muscular fitness.
Speed Endurance is the ability to sustain speed, which is actually quite different than the ability to create speed. Speed has to do with rate of force development (sometimes called power) while Speed Endurance focuses more on resisting fatigue as you move over ground. So it’s not about creating speed, but sustaining
Hypertrophy is a training method that is typically used for muscular growth for either aesthetic purposes (bodybuilding and figure competitors) or for functional purposes (mass gain for strength athletes). Not only does this type of training make you more muscular, it also bridges the gap between Maximal Strength and Strength
We’re big fans of priorities. This applies to nutrition, training, and recovery. Below Coach Eric Burnett weighs in on the 5 biggest components to properly recover. If you’re not adhering to the principles below, and spending time and money on other methods, then your priorities are not in line.
Months ago, a wise and humble sage (ahem) shot a now classic video on the two (primary) approaches athletes take on training. And recently, a perceptive pupil pondered, “Why?” (All right, I’ll stop hamming it up). Why does purpose, discipline, and consistency yield greater results than motivation,
By: Coach Jake Saenz “Fatigue makes cowards of us all…” – General George S. Patton What is quitting? A conscious change in behavior due to external factors, in this case physical stress and discomfort. Note, that I used the term “conscious” as in you have elected
There are three rules I stick to when choosing supplements regardless of what kind. Rule # 1: If it states “supplement facts” on the back and not “nutritional facts”, then I make sure that it is 3rd party tested by a reliable source. The two reliable sources I trust
You’re Training Too Much And It’s Killing Your Gains Most people should train three to four days per week. Some – a very select group of high-level athletes with excellent technical proficiency – can train five days a week. These athletes are more than likely coached, use some form
