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
Suspension training is a great way to use your bodyweight to improve strength and strength endurance while also engaging your core. There are a number of benefits from using a TRX training system, but TRX systems can cost anywhere from $100-$200. Not all of us have the luxury of going
The tire and drag harness is probably the cheapest and most effective training tool in our arsenal. Its simple design and execution allows athletes of all levels to train 3 distinct types of fitness and is a great substitution exercise for injured athletes. Unlike barbells which are expensive and
STRENGTH IS AN POWERFUL TOOL WHEN IT COMES TO PERFORMANCE, BUT HOW STRONG IS STRONG ENOUGH? Like any trained attribute, strength has huge returns on investment up front. The athlete will see excellent progress with basic programming and very little volume. But as you continue to train, it becomes
