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Knowing Your Energy Systems And Strength Training With A Purpose

August 11, 2014
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Did you know that understanding your energy systems will completely shape the way you prepare and train for a sport, fitness goal, or life situation?

Did you know that whether you’re training to prepare for an MMA fight, the upcoming football season, or for and endurance event like a long distance swim the energy systems that you harness can make, OR break your success?

Did you know that by applying and programming for the correct energy system you will completely transform your fitness level?

So for today’s topic I’m going to discuss the importance of bioenergetics (energy systems) as it pertains to your biological processes and it’s application to your strength training program. Ok I know what you’re thinking. Coach what in the hell are you talking about? That’s a great question and I’m going to work hard to clear that up right here in this article.

The Juggernaut Workout…

May 1, 2014
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Well if there’s one character that’ll build some momentum once they get going it’s the Juggernaut! So this is exactly why I’ve chosen to title this workout for the same reason. As far as your strength and mobility this workout is going to help you build on some serious momentum and you don’t have to have a lot of equipment, or access to a gym in order to make it happen. That’s right this one is all about a jump rope, some kettlebells, and your own body resistance.

Examining The Power Of Unilateral Movement…

January 10, 2014
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by: Brandon Richey

Examining The Power Of Unilateral Movement…

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For today I want to shift the focus over to incorporating unilateral movement into your strength program. Trust me, I know this sounds a lot like your mother telling you to make sure to finish eating the rest of those brussels sprouts on your plate, or Obama telling you to go sign up for healthcare. Well, I’m not here to be your nanny, but I am here to go over the reasons why you may want to examine the possibility of including more unilateral work into the fabric of your strength program.

Why Unconventional Strength Training?

December 20, 2013
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by: Brandon Richey

Why Unconventional Strength Training?

Unconventional Strength Training

Unconventional Strength Training: Training that doesn’t adhere to convention by utilizing tools and equipment that integrate athletic specific movement for the purpose of physical preparation.

Today’s blogisode is all about the value of utilizing unconventional strength training methods. The value of creativity is that it can be harnessed to foster the development of new methods and new ways of doing things. It’s been my experience that the most creative methods generally come from very simple ideas. Unconventional strength training is just another example of that very thing.

The Role Of The Strength And Conditioning Coach For MMA Performance…

December 9, 2013
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The Role Of The Strength And Conditioning Coach For MMA Performance…

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Unless you look and perform like the guy in the picture above then you need to understand the role of the strength and conditioning coach. Even if you do the Brock Lesnars of the world still had to be trained by somebody. A few things come to mind when I look at athletes such as Brock and others that I have had the fortunate opportunity to train and that is commitment, planning, and performance.

Let’s face it, no matter the sport you compete in if you can outperform the other guy then you stand a greater chance of winning. I know I sound like Captain Obvious by saying that, but the point is that you can train, but do you train with purpose? To figure out which combo meal you’ve been ordering keep on reading.