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Our mind is a powerful thing. It can be a force for great and amazing feats, or it can drive us to despair. Herb Benson, MD, in his book The Breakout Principle discusses two scenarios that cause stress: A struggle that is voluntary, begun by our own will A struggle that is involuntary, imposed by […]

We’ve all done it: made a big, far-reaching goal that’s exciting, challenging, and even a little scary. You start out strong with big aspirations. You may even tell a few friends or family members. And while the initial push goes well, before long, you start to struggle. Life starts to get in the way. One […]

Human beings are the only species that make a conscious decision to miss out on sleep because we don’t see it as being a productive use of our time. If something has to be sacrificed in our hectic lives, it tends to be a good night’s sleep. Yet getting the right amount of sleep is […]

Can post-injury nutrition affect your healing and recovery outcomes for the better?  When injury strikes, maximizing the speed of recovery is crucial for athletes seeking a speedy return to sport. Most athletes will already be familiar with methods such as rest, ice (to combat inflammation), stretching etc in an attempt to enhance recovery following an […]

HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF INJURY?   You may be new to training; you mustn’t overload your body too quickly as you may get injured. To reduce your chance of injury: Please wear proper running shoes. Old shoes should be replaced. If you need any advice, please ask your coach  Please attend the fundamentals session […]

What causes sports injuries? Sports injuries can be caused by:  an accident – such as a fall or heavy blow  not warming up properly before exercising  using inappropriate equipment or poor technique  pushing yourself too hard Almost any part of the body can be injured, including the muscles, bones, joints, and connective tissues (tendons and […]

Lay off the calorie-counting and focus on nutrients instead. You’ll likely enjoy more satiety, less inflammation, and better recovery. Density is a degree of consistency measured by the quantity of mass per unit of volume—or, the proportion of one substance in relation to a whole. The concept of nutrient density, therefore, refers to the quantity […]

As our bodies perform strenuous exercise, we begin to breathe faster as we attempt to shuttle more oxygen to our working muscles. The body prefers to generate most of its energy using aerobic methods, meaning with oxygen. Some circumstances, however—such as evading the historical saber tooth tiger or lifting heavy weights—require energy production faster than […]

Get started. Keep going. Stop. It’s one thing to reach the top of a mountain. It’s another thing to stay there for a long time, through good weather and bad. Serena Williams, Tom Brady, Lebron James, and Diana Taurasi are all notable examples of elite performers who have accomplished the latter. They’ve ascended to great […]

Many of us scoff at bodyweight-only training. However, it may be time to rethink the assumptions that expensive equipment and gym memberships are the only way to get strong. When done right, bodyweight-only training can get you — and keep you — strong. BODYWEIGHT BASICS “Bodyweight training exercises, also known as calisthenics, are arguably the […]