Without question, I am still very green in a field as hands-on and nuanced as ours is. One’s evolution as a strength and conditioning coach, much like the journey of any other professional, is one of continual growth that hopefully only deepens with time. With that said, the weight room is an environment where your skills as a coach and leader are tested by every session you instruct. You will find out fairly quickly if you have what it takes to run the show, what works, and what does not. In what seems like the fastest year of my life, here are 8 tips, paralleling do’s and don’ts, that I’... READ MORE
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Patrick Kane is off to an amazing start this year and credits how he feels to his off-season preparation! This is a huge W for Kane and for his trainer Ian Mack! BUT, instead of validating the importance of quality training methods, this Men’s Health headline pushes kids and parents away from what they really need. What if the headline read, “Kane Credits Early Success To Off-Season Training” Same article, but much different message. We’ve already had several people send us this article asking how we feel about Kane’s off-season program. So, let’s dive in and clear the air.
First... READ MORE
Without a doubt the most common excuse for a lack of daily movement is “not enough time.” I could go on at length about the absurdity of such a statement (see image above), but it’s the holidays and somehow I feel willing to give the benefit of the doubt. Honestly, it doesn’t take much experience to rack your brain and come up with a few equipment free minutes that are safe, feel good, and challenge you appropriately - that’s not even to mention the infinity-paged socialized healthcare manual that is accessible to anyone with an internet connection (if you’re reading this…). But, I’ve... READ MORE
On Thursday of this week, I’ll officially be IN my 30s! Let me be clear right off the bat, age is merely a number and has little bearing on who an individual is, but as I enter the home stretch of my 31st round trip I can say with certainty that Father Time stops for no one!
Thirty-one is by no means “old,” the majority of my trainees have beat me here - some by several decades(!) - many of whom continue to inspire me both within the gym’s walls and outside of it. But since I first unracked... READ MORE
This blog post was originally posted on LoriandErin.Com
Today we have a special guest post for you, coming from local strength coach Kurtis Bednarcyk, CFSC of ... READ MORE
Which of the following have you done most recently?
- Slog through an arbitrary number of burpees or [insert any trending “fat burning” exercise here] in the name of caloric output
- Skip, somersault, or climb a tree
- Spent 30 minutes or more on your smartphone or other tech device
If you’re over the age of about 25, chances are pretty good you haven’t answered with #2. And I can’t say I blame ya; the societal expectation as we progress into adulthood is that we phase out play in favor of responsibility – or at least the appearance of it. A... READ MORE
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting the Hip Hinge 101 Workshop! It will take place here at Next Level Strength & Conditioning on Saturday, April 29.
This workshop is presented by Matthew Ibrahim and Dr. Zak Gabor. Their hybrid team approach provides attendees with the insight of both a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Strength & Conditioning Coach, through a hands-on practical workshop.
Attendees will walk away with... READ MORE
1) Increased self-esteem
2) Lifelong habits
3) Er...this isn't going as planned...
Ok. Change of script..Deal with this longer post. This is important stuff.
As a strength coach at the high school level as well as the private sector, I was recently inspired to write about WHY young girls NEED strength & conditioning. Check out this awesome post that also triggered my inspiration by Tony Gentilcore "... READ MORE
Regular exercise has been proven, in most circumstances, to improve health and prolong a person’s overall quality of living. There are many benefits from exercise that have been shown to occur time and time again; some even occur as soon as exercises is starts! However, one not-so-talked-about detriment from exercise is known as Exercise Induced Oxidative Stress.
This is not the same stress that is experienced during a hectic day at work, or deciding between chocolate cake now, or a beach body later. Exercise induced oxidative stress results in inflammation, and is our bodies... READ MORE
Stiff, painful neck? Tingling down your arm? Forward head posture from sitting at your desk or looking at your phone all day? Check out the neck reconditioning and postural maintenance series below! # Due to an epic ATV fail this summer, I found out what an actual pain in the neck feels like. What started off as stiffness and lack of mobility progressively turned into jolting pains, numbness in my arm/ hand and pulsating aches that started to affect my day to day. After a few appointments for soft tissue work/ cervical traction and 2 cortisone shots, I’m feeling much better!
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