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Nutrition
Coach Jake

Is Sugar Bad for You? Here’s the Truth

Is Sugar Really Bad for You? Here’s the Truth Alright, let’s get one thing straight right from the start: sugar is not the villain it’s been made out to be. You’ve probably heard countless health gurus, diet coaches, and fitness influencers scream about how sugar is the reason your pants

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General
Coach Jake

Training Goals as You Age: Shifting Focus from Numbers to Longevity

Training Goals as You Age: Shifting Focus from Numbers to Longevity Ah, the training goals of yesteryear—a glorious parade of ambition and misplaced optimism! Back in the day, it was all about hitting big numbers and pushing limits: Squat 500 pounds, Clean 300 pounds, Bench 300 pounds, Deadlift 500 pounds.

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From the Coaches Desk
Coach Jake

TRAINING AT THE RIGHT INTENSITY

  Episode 5: Training at the Right Intensity As an athlete, it’s important to understand the difference between objective and subjective measures of pacing when it comes to improving your performance.   Objective measures of pacing are quantifiable measures, such as your race time for a certain distance. You can

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From the Coaches Desk
Coach Jake

Conditional Progressions

  Episode 6: Conditional Progressions The fitness landscape is filled with misconceptions, often perpetuated by marketing campaigns that promise quick and effortless results.   The truth is, there are no shortcuts to achieving optimal fitness. It requires dedication, hard work, and the right training approach.   One effective method that

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From the Coaches Desk
Coach Jake

Exercise Mastery

  Episode 7: Exercise Mastery Exercise mastery is a crucial aspect of optimizing your workouts and reaching your fitness goals. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of exercise mastery and how to achieve it.   First and foremost, safety should be a priority when performing any exercise.

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From the Coaches Desk
Coach Jordan

Training as you age

  5 Tips on how to train as you age As we age, our bodies change, and we may find that our athletic performance is not quite what it used to be. You can still train effectively and safely, even as you cross the 40-year-old threshold. Here are five tips

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From the Coaches Desk
Coach Jordan

Mesocycles vs. Macrocycles

  Mesocycles vs. Macrocycles in Strength and Conditioning As athletes, regardless of level, we are always in pursuit of unlocking our full potential and reaching new heights. One key aspect to achieving these goals is understanding the role of mesocycles and macrocycles in strength and conditioning. In this blog post,

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From the Coaches Desk
Coach Jordan

Show Horse vs. Racehorse

  Aesthetics vs. Performance In today’s fitness world, there’s a growing debate between focusing on aesthetics (the show horse) versus performance (the racehorse). The harsh reality is that there’s a big difference between looking in shape and being in shape. When people say they want to get in shape, they

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From the Coaches Desk
Coach Jordan

The Power of Progression

In the world of fitness, progression is the key to success. Progression means making something harder, and it is essential to make progress in your training. Whether you’re looking to get stronger, faster, or more fit, progression is the defining hallmark of training.   There are three ways to progress