French Contrast Training
French Contrast Training seems to be on fire right now with the amount of Tik Tok and Instagram stars pushing this method of increasing...
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Chris Still
- Apr 4
- 2 min
Micro-dosing Workouts
When it comes to training athletes, we are always looking for new ways to push the envelope and create the best athletes while being as...
Chris Still
- Mar 21
- 2 min
Fitness vs Fatigue: Creating Balance for Increased Performance
Our one goal when completing a training program is to become more fit in some way. Our fitness could be endurance, power, strength,...
Chris Still
- Mar 7
- 2 min
The Juggernaut Method
The Juggernaut Method was created by Chad Wesley Smith but is rooted in training methods used by Jim Wendler and Doug Young. Chad is a...
Chris Still
- Feb 28
- 2 min
THE 5/3/1 TRAINING METHOD FOR STRENGTH
The 5/3/1 method was made famous by weightlifter Jim Wendler. Jim was known for having a 1000-pound squat, 675-pound bench, and 700-pound...
Chris Still
- Feb 14
- 2 min
Preventing Overuse Injuries
Overuse injuries are one of the most common types of injuries we suffer and can sometimes turn into a nagging injury that lasts years....
Chris Still
- Jan 14
- 2 min
WHY CROSSFIT MAY NOT BE A GOOD TRAINING OPTION FOR ATHLETES
CrossFit is one of the biggest names in the fitness industry, and often times one of the most popular training gyms for athletes....
Chris Still
- Dec 12, 2021
- 4 min
What Goes into Exercise Selection for Athletes?
There is no denying the potential positive outcomes of strength training for athletes. I rarely meet an athlete that does strength train...
Chris Still
- Nov 17, 2021
- 2 min
Strong vs Powerful Athletes
Most people will often use the terms power and strength interchangeably, especially when talking about physical qualities. One person...
Chris Still
- Nov 7, 2021
- 3 min
The Importance of Speed and Strength Training in Youth Sports
Speed and Strength training is often overlooked in youth sports. Most parents wait until their child is more developed, or in high school...
Chris Still
- Aug 2, 2021
- 2 min
Sports Specific Training vs Functional Training
In an oversaturated world of training for sports performance, the lines between sports specific and functional training become blurred....
Chris Still
- Jun 25, 2021
- 3 min
How Does Lifting Weights Increase my Speed
Thousands of athletes a year reach out to speed coaches for help expecting to accelerate their speed and improve their game, but often...
Chris Still
- Jun 7, 2021
- 2 min
Why Specificity Matters for Athletes
Specificity refers to how specific the training is for an athlete and how well it transfers to their sport. When looking to create a...
Chris Still
- May 21, 2021
- 2 min
How Can I Improve My Sprinting
Speed is one of the most sought-after characteristics of great athletes, no matter the sport. With so many gurus and coaches pushing...