Power training is often measured or expressed as a product of our extremity movement. The reality is that if we are unable to move or control the forces produced internally, then our power production in any movement is compromised. We can manipulate exercises to emphasize different aspects of internal force management, but we need to […]
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Simplifying Lower Cervical Mechanics
Simple rules repeated. Cervical spine mechanics tend to be misunderstood and overcomplicated. Joint shape needs to be appreciated. When you compare the lower cervical spine to the rest of the spine, look for the commonalities rather than the differences. You can make it as complicated as you like, but in reality, we can simplify lower […]
Simple Self-Tests to Assess Breathing
We can use shoulder flexion and hip flexion as self-tests to assess your ability to breathe effectively. There are other simple tests like a toe touch or squat, but they may allow compensatory strategies to achieve the end result. I’m more in favor of the asymmetrical tests as you can test both extremes of inhalation […]
Application for The Intensive X is now open… for 24 hours only.
Are you ready for round X? So here’s the deal. I’ve already opened applications to the mentorship list and, in just 24 hours, I have a record number of applications submitted. Only 8 professionals will be selected from the application process. Without question, keeping it small maximizes the benefits to the attendees, so I anticipate it […]
The IFAST Podcast #5 – How We Train Professional Athletes
We’ve been lucky to have had some great professional athletes work with us at IFAST in Indianapolis. Here’s how we do it. :25 Mike’s beard check 1:15 Do we only train pros? 2:10 Can a business survive only training pros? 2:30 How much off-season do we get? 6:00 How we got our first pro 7:55 […]