It’s been my experience that a lot of people misunderstand sports performance training. You may be thinking, what’s to misunderstand? Isn’t sports performance training just a fancy way of saying you are an athlete working out so you’re not completely out-of-shape when the season rolls around? Kind of, but not really. Here’s the issue. Many people view sports performance … Read More
Month: May 2015
Skill of Strength Kettlebell Workshop at Puma
Last week, we were able to host a kettlebell swing workshop at Puma North America in Westford, Massachusetts. We worked with our awesome HR contact over at Puma to set up a 45-minute kettlebell swing workshop for any interested Puma employees. Luckily, it was a gorgeous day so we got to have the workshop outside which … Read More
Shoulder Mobility for Overhead Lifting
Every so often I work with a client/ athlete who has incredibly restricted shoulders. Whether due to injury, poor training habits, or postural issues, the restrictions and decreased range of motion can make for some grumpy shoulders. A common theme I’ve seen with these clients is that they don’t respond well to traditional mobility work. They … Read More
Tempo Running for Athletes – A Game-Changer
Every fall and spring as athletes transition back to their field sports, they inevitably find themselves riddled with hamstring pulls and hip flexor strains. Often times athletes are procrastinators, and they try to cram what should have been 3 months worth of training into a 3-week period when they realize pre-season is right around the corner. Now, … Read More
The Greatest Mobility Drill in Massachusetts
We made up the title of this drill because the actual description is incredibly long. However, it’s still accurate because it really is a great mobility drill. What we’ll go over in today’s video is a front-foot-elevated split squat paired with a behind-the-neck overhead press. The goal of this mobility drill is to improve overall hip … Read More
Use Kettlebells to Increase Your Vertical Leap
Did you know you can train with kettlebells to increase your vertical leap? The kettlebell swing, in particular, is a great exercise for many reasons, but today we’ll discuss how practicing and nailing this exercise can help you improve your vertical leap. The vertical leap is used as a measure for athleticism among high school, collegiate … Read More