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MF-er!: The Benefits of Myofascial Release and Dynamic Warm Ups
Hey MF-er, are you mobilizing and foam rolling? Mobility and myofascial release are two things commonly left out of everyone’s exercise routine. We are more concerned about the workout itself and less worried about the prep and recovery. Overlooking this process can take a toll on our bodies as well as our workouts. Preparation and…
Youth Sports Performance – Why is it Important?
Why is Youth Sports Performance so important? What are the benefits to the child? These are the two million dollar questions that I get asked daily. When a child gets to feel successful at a young age, they will begin to build confidence. Not only do I get to see this newfound confidence as a…
Olympic Lifts from the High Hang/Power Position
One of my all time favorite variations of the Olympic lifts is to perform the lift by starting from the high hang or power position (Figure 1). The power position is your “launch point” during your pull. This is where the transition from first pull to the explosive second pull ends. When an athlete is…
Be COMFORTABLE with being UNCOMFORTABLE
“I think goals should never be easy, they should force you to work, even if they are uncomfortable at the time.” -Michael Phelps I could talk to you all about science, anatomy, sports performance, or nutrition stuff and I most likely will. But, today, that is not what I wanted to talk to you about….
The Underutilized Secret of Abs That Pop!
How many of us have asked our trainer, fit friend, or the internet.com, “How do you get abs?!”. After asking the age old question, how many times have we heard the tired adage, “Abs are made in the kitchen!” I am sure we have all heard this answer at one point if not many times…
Why Do We Deload?
Any legitimate strength program should incorporate a Deload Week. Most programs are usually three weeks hard, one week at 50% or so. The reason we do this is to let the body recover, so we can continue to lift hard and heavy. It’s been proven time and time again, that Deload Weeks are a huge…
Coach Coop’s Food Tracking Method
Disclaimer: If you are new to tracking calories and macros and are working with a new nutrition coach, do exactly what they tell you to do, in exactly the way they tell you to do it. This article is for those who have been tracking their nutrition numbers for a while with some sort of…
5 Nutrition Tips From the Worst Cook EVER
5 Nutrition Tips From the Worst Cook EVER What do you eat? What type of recipes do you like? Do you always only eat chicken, rice and veggies? Is cake okay? Is beer okay? These are the most common questions I get asked daily. The list goes on and on. Starting a habit is a…
Pre, Intra, and Post Nutrition: Why It Matters
Pre, Intra, and Post Nutrition: Why It Matters The Importance of Pre-Workout Nutrition Sustains energy Boosts performance Provides the body with circulating amino acids Preserves muscle glycogen, minimizing muscle damage and breakdown Stimulates the release of insulin (anabolic hormone) Aids in recovery What to eat and when to eat it? The main components of a…
“Not Your Normal Chicken & Rice” Recipe
Greek Chicken Bowl I love Mediterranean food! There something so delicious about simple ingredients working together to make a nutritious and filling meal. When it comes to meal prepping, I have a tendency to get stuck in the familiar and make the same thing every week, e.g. sweet potatoes, chicken, broccoli, rice and brussels sprouts….
