The Pullover
The “Upper-Body Squat” The Pullover was the first machine that Arthur Jones built of what would become fitness giant “Nautilus Inc” (he sold the first one in 1970). He claimed that up until the point, it was impossible to isolate…
5 Reasons Why CrossFit Athletes Should Use HRV to Improve Performance
What is HRV? What can it do? Heart Rate Variability, or HRV, is the difference in the time interval between one heartbeat and the next. One would assume that someone with a pulse of 60 would have exactly one second…
Feel The Burn with “1.5 Reps”
It is typically human nature to seek the path of least resistance. Unfortunately, the path of least resistance usually isn’t the most effective means of generating a potent stimulus. 1.5 reps can be an effective way to make training more…
Making the Most of your Mobility Tools Taught by Marie Finamore
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Get more out of your self care. Learn how to help recovery and prevent injuries by learning to utilize mobility tools and accessories effectively. Innovative, new techniques will be taught as well! Clinic will be led…
When Should You Foam Roll?
Do you foam roll before or after working out? Foam rolling can have a range of different effects on the body, which means that athletes need to consider timing in order to maximize benefits. If you only foam roll prior…
Mobilize, Stabilize, Optimize the Hips: Taught By Marie Finamore
Led by Marie‐Elizabeth Finamore, MS, ATC, CSCS Marie has served as team trainer/massage therapist for 3 USAWrestling Olympic Freestyle Teams. Has 6 years USA Weightlifting SportsMedicine committee, and over 10 years as an Athletic Trainer. THIS CLINIC WILL HELP: To improve…
Iron Athlete Rowing Clinic for Coaches with Kare Williams
Can you row with power and efficiency? If so, GREAT! But can you coach someone else to row with power and efficiency? Come learn the basics, and not so basics on how to row, and how to coach rowing! Iron…
5 Training Methods Worth Borrowing from Bodybuilding
Every specialty has areas of expertise that are fundamental their chosen pursuits. Bodybuilding has very different objectives than weightlifting, powerlifting, strongman, or functional fitness, but bodybuilders do possess knowledge that can benefit us. In the early days of strength sports…
Three Costly Training Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Athletes face a minefield of potential mistakes when it comes to choosing a training program. The following are several common errors made by motivated, ambitious athletes in regards to programming. These are “macro level” errors; in other words, these pitfalls…
Playing with Paused Reps
Paused Reps are exactly what they sound like: pick a lift, pick a position, and decide how long to pause. The addition of a brief pause is a simple and potent way to modify the stimulus created by an exercise…