Squats Are Bad For Your Knees

By Mike PerrySports Performance

You’ve heard this before. “Squats are bad for your knees.” I don’t know the origin of this foolishness about squats being bad for your knees, but it needs to stop! I’ve been a personal trainer and strength coach for about 12 years now. Over those years, I think I’ve seen 2 cases where someone shouldn’t … Read More

Improve Your Training Consistency

By Amanda PerryMindset, Sports Performance

Last week I talked about the importance of consistency for athletes. Consider your training volume (how often you are training), in addition to the quality of your training. Take an honest look and ask yourself if you are truly consistent or if you need a little help in this department. Sometimes training isn’t convenient. However, … Read More

Consistency: The Secret to Success

By Amanda PerryMindset, Sports Performance

Athletes spend so much time and energy looking into anything that may or may not give them an advantage. Everyone is looking for the ONE THING that will give them an edge over their opponents. Go ahead and try the latest crazes if you’d like, but as you bring your elevation mask, minimalist shoes, gallon jug … Read More

MMA Strength and Conditioning Gear

By Mike PerryCoaching, MMA 1 Comment

Over the last few years, I’ve experimented with hundreds of drills, tried various types of equipment and spent hours researching the best ways to condition my fighters. When I look back through my programming, I see a pattern. There are a handful of tools that I always use with my fighters. There’s a ton of … Read More

Your Strongest Year Ever

By Mike PerryCoaching, Strength 1 Comment

How are you going to make 2015 your strongest year ever? Well, 2014 is over and 2015 is just beginning. When it comes to health and fitness, most people have similar goals: Lose weight Gain lean muscle Eat better Improve their quality of life Get stronger There are several ways to do this, but I … Read More