Fitness
Eliminating the White Noise
Jason Ralya, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, USA-W LVL1, CSAS, FMS Introduction The assumption many make with coaching is that in order to provide a superior service, you must stay up to date with the latest research and technology developments. While l agree, this constant pursuit of the latest information should not come at the cost of…
Read MoreDISCIPLINE EQUALS FREEDOM
I want to focus this weeks blog on a quote from a guy I respect enormously, Jocko Willink. A little back story, I was introduced to Jocko Willink after listening to the Tim Ferriss show, I bought and read Jocko’s books, I was an immediate fan. More recently, I was listening to Tim Ferriss’ podcast…
Read MoreA Long, Long Running Story for Change
A few years back I was a young strength coach earning my stripes in the new world of Military strength and conditioning. I entered as an outsider into a military unit that had, for several years, bought into the teaching and practices of a well-known “extreme” fitness program. This program was so integrated into the…
Read MoreNew Mission
Matthew Moyer, TSAC-F Life in the military was easy, there was usually a clear objective; there was always a mission or a mission to prepare for. Then we transition out of the military and things get muddy, where is the mission? You need to create your own mission and find your new purpose. We were…
Read MoreVariety Maintains Momentum.
(But Beware of Mediocrity) A clear difference exists between a strategy of throwing shit against the wall to see what sticks, and methodically tweaking training variables to avoid stagnation. Variety might be the spice of life but changing for change’s sake likely leads to mediocrity – aka over seasoned shit. Maintaining physical and psychological momentum…
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