A recent meta-analysis by researchers in Japan (Momma et al 2021) showed just how important it is to include both strength and aerobic conditioning in your training program if your goal is the live the longest, healthiest life possible. What their analysis of a group...
A few years ago, at the end of one of our training sessions, UFC fighter Demetrious Johnson (DJ) told me a story about the day he spent installing rain gutters with his father-in-law. DJ thought he was going to learn the tricks of the roofing trade, but what he...
Over the past 17 years I’ve coached combat athletes, cheerleaders, housewives, executives, roller derby girls, ultimate frisbee players, and just about anyone else you can think of. I’ve seen what’s worked. And I’ve seen what doesn’t work. Today I want to share with...
Over the last couple of weeks I’ve featured some amazing coaches in my article series, The Smartest Coach in the Room. That’s where I talk with a wide variety of experts from the fitness, sport, and performance industry about the profession they’ve dedicated their...
This fitness industry is growing and changing so rapidly that many coaches will be left behind if they don’t continue to surround themselves with new people and new ideas.That’s why in The Smartest Coach in the Room, I talk with a wide variety of experts from the...
It doesn’t matter if you’re a coach, therapist, or athlete: becoming better is a continual process. This field is growing and changing so rapidly that many coaches will be left behind simply because they won’t grow along with it. In order to build a successful career,...