A mental block happens in an athlete's head that creates an obstacle that prevents them from performing a skill. This block can cause a lot of anxiety, fear, and stress. This fear could stem from an injury, fear of injury, or develop over time from using poor technique or not feeling safe doing a skill. When trying to assess a...

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As an athlete, you are always looking for the next best thing. It is in your nature to compete, push yourself, and still better your skills. The drive to make your skills better than they were the day before is one of the main things that keeps us going as athletes. This motivation can come from many different places, but...

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I am a huge fan of kettlebell flows. Not only are they incredibly challenging, but they also provide your training program with conditioning work that doesn't comprise of boring cardio equipment. Many have played with kettlebells, but have you have gone through 3-5 minute bouts of exercises using them before you rest?What is a Kettlebell FlowTwo or more exercises are...

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Have you felt the need of a quick breakfast before the morning rush, an energy replenishing lunch that is super easy to make, or a meal you can eat to or from the gym? I'm talking about something you can bring in the car or a travel bag that doesn’t require a fork, spoon, or napkin. Something energizing and healthy...

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Since March, it seems like the sports world has been flipped upside-down and inside out like the rest of us. Major sports leagues were put on hiatus, college sports were canceled, and rec leagues were completely shut down. Fortunately, all of our favorite sports found a way to return in some modified fashion towards the end of summer and the...

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A plyometric (plyo) exercise is any movement that incorporates the Stretch-Shortening Cycle (SSC) to increase power output. The SSC has three general phases - 1) Eccentric (downward motion/force absorption), 2) Amortization (short pause between eccentric and concentric), and 3) Concentric (upward/force production). Some form of plyometrics should be a major part of any strength and conditioning program. It helps build...

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Soups are an excellent way to get your vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants because usually they are loaded with vegetables. Especially at this time, during the fall and winter season, they can ramp-up your immune system to prevent colds and flu. This homemade chicken vegetable soup makes a perfect well-rounded meal because of the addition of protein. Furthermore, it is a...

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Balance is an essential part of every athlete's performance. An athlete's ability to move efficiently requires all body parts to be in cohesiveness, especially in the core. Most athletes tend to think of balance training as standing on one leg, but other types of balance training can be applied to upper body exercises as well. Adding sufficient balance training exercises...

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When most people think of boxing workouts, they think of the new chain gyms that offer group classes and fancy lights, illuminating a ring that's only there for effect. For me, someone that grew up watching the early Rocky movies, boxing is much simpler. With the COVID age, one of the things that we've lost and has had the most...

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It can be so tempting dieting and working from home while dealing with the everyday stresses of life. The temptation is there. Your desk is 2 feet away from the kitchen, and one more cookie never hurt anyone right?The answer is wrong! Having such easily accessible food at home and limited self-control is a recipe for not meeting your fitness...

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