Over the years, I have learned that city tennis leagues like the Atlanta Lawn and Tennis Association, and the United States Tennis Association have some of the most competitive athletes I have ever worked with. Women ranging in age from their early 40’s to their mid 70’s, who are very active, and who simply put, […]
You know you have the work ethic. You know you have the potential to be a contributor on your team. You see other athletes who work nowhere near as hard as you, but coach stays patting them on the ass. Your coach doesn’t take you seriously. He looks right by you and seems to always […]
One of the most accurate biological markers that can tell us how long we will live are called telomeres. They are the “end caps” of our chromosomes that keep them from breaking down and fraying. As you begin to age, segments of your telomeres begin to get clipped off until eventually there is nothing left, […]
It does not take much to get an effective workout. Resistance bands are a staple in our training programs not only for our elite athletes, but our general fitness clientele. They are a great tool to have at home when you don’t necessarily have access to a full gym, but you still want an effective […]
Running can be one of the most beneficial exercises that you can do to stay in shape, and stay strong. Some people do it recreationally, competitively, to relax, meditate, or just to maintain or stay in shape. Running too excessively can cause muscle pain, achy joints, stiff tendons, which will ultimately lead to a decreased […]
Here are a few guidlines that you can follow to ensure that you make the most of your fitness journey. Set a clear, definable goal. I want to lose X weight, by X months Break the larger goal down in to smaller manageable ones Drink a lot of water Expect setbacks, but keep on with […]
Elliptical machine. Treadmill. Maybe the reclined bicycle. Then possibly a few of the exercise machines to get a little burn after spending 45 minutes in the cardio section. While I will ALWAYS give credit to any individual who takes the time out of their day to get work in at the gym, I will also […]
Aside from the obvious trait as to whether or not you can actually play and excel at your respective sport in college, what other traits do collegiate coaches look for when they are recruiting? For those of you athletes who deeply aspire to play competitively at the next level and are willing to do what […]
There is a little phase of training that we always incorporate in our programs for athlete and fitness clients after going through several weeks of “intense” training. A typical phase may consist of training for maximal strength for 4 weeks at a time, and then on the 5th week, we take what’s called a de-load […]
Not too long ago during one of our Saturday athlete training sessions, one of my athletes approaches me before the workout to let me know that she had been dealing with shin splints and was in a boot temporarily. I asked her if she had ever dealt with shin splints before and she tells me […]