There are two things that are proven to improve your life and make you a better person, athlete, student, spouse, parent, etc. Exercising Mindfulness These two are proven to be the best things you can do for yourself and for the world at large (along with being in nature and being with friends – so… Continue reading Mindfulness and Maximal Effort
Month: July 2018
Training Program for Schools
We are rolling out a new program to target the needs of schools. This is primarily aimed at smaller colleges that don’t have full-time strength coaches, as well as high school programs. We know that all athletes need strength and conditioning programs. But without proper instruction and adequate equipment, these are missing, or worse, can… Continue reading Training Program for Schools
Nof1: Work out your own Salvation with Diligence
More and more I have come to realize that there are no answers. There is no best way to do something. There is no path to success. There are, however, likely best ways for YOU to do things. And there are many paths to success, some of which will suit you. I have always had… Continue reading Nof1: Work out your own Salvation with Diligence
Fitness and Free Will
And now for a bit of a digression into the philosophy of fitness. There is a considerable amount of talk of free will in the world of philosophy. Even though I majored in philosophy, this is one conversation that never really interested me. But my recent research in neuroscience brought me to this subject in… Continue reading Fitness and Free Will
Sleds Can Make the World a Better Place
This may seem like an outrageous claim. If everyone in the world spent 6 minutes every morning doing their sled training (preferable outside in small groups), the world would be a significantly better place. The first time I said this, I laughed at myself. But then I thought about it for a minute and realized… Continue reading Sleds Can Make the World a Better Place
Skiers Should Use Sleds
Alpine skiers – and increasingly Nordic skiers as well – know the value of resistance training, especially heavy lifting. But there are enormous potential benefits to NOT lifting weights – but using the sled instead (above is arguably the best skier of all time, Mikaela Shiffrin, working the sled). Alpine skiers are known for their… Continue reading Skiers Should Use Sleds