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
Why Cyclists Should Use Sleds
Cyclists should be doing heavy resistance training. The research – and common sense – make that very clear. Having worked with a lot of cyclists and runners, however, has proven how problematic this can be. First, most cyclists (except for us track sprinters) really aren’t built for heavy lifting. If your back doesn’t already bother… Continue reading Why Cyclists Should Use Sleds
No Lifting Follow Up Results
So I haven’t really “lifted” weights (other than loading my sled) for about six weeks now. I look and feel better than I ever have given all of the sled training, but I was concerned that my lifting numbers might be suffering. So I went to the gym to do some follow up testing. I… Continue reading No Lifting Follow Up Results
All the Equipment you Need to get Fit
Here is all of the equipment that you really need to get fit… Right… NOTHING. I can teach you how to get stronger, faster, and leaner with just bodyweight. Really, you could probably do it with just the three moves of our isometric warm-up. Lunge Isometric plank hold Rows or pull ups Or you… Continue reading All the Equipment you Need to get Fit
The BEST Athletes use Sleds
And so do my 10 year-old athletes, and my 70+ year old mother… Sleds are increasing in popularity as an amazing way to cultivate athletes. Here are just a few of the superstars that have incorporated sleds to their programs: Michael Phelps: Most decorated Olympic athlete of all time Mikaela Shiffrin: Multiple World Champion… Continue reading The BEST Athletes use Sleds
6 Days of Sleds Test Results
My 6 Days of Sleds experience was another success. I did 6 straight days of sled work to get a sense of what that kind of frequency would feel like. I know I can’t do 6 straight days of weightlifting, at least not if I want to walk any time soon. But as I discussed,… Continue reading 6 Days of Sleds Test Results
Sled Rx 