Recently, while both attending and presenting at a professional conference, during a particular speaker presentation a conversation (actually a debate) arose by some attendees regarding their opposition (actually condemning) of the utilization of specific weight room...
The Paradox of the Strength & Conditioning Professional
The role and responsibilities of the Strength and Conditioning (S&C) Professional are very distinctive, especially when considered in comparison to the other organization “team” of professionals whom are also responsible for the medical care and athletic...
Analyze Mistakes and Correct Your Weaknesses
This is a case study on preparatory success, using Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson’s victory against Ian McCall as a blueprint. In case you missed it, on June 8th, 2012 the UFC got one step closer to having its first Flyweight Champion as...
Roadwork 2.0: The Comeback
Conditioning has been integral parts of training for combat sports ever since there have been combat sports. As soon as the first combat athlete gassed – probably within the first minute or two of the fight no doubt – it quickly became obvious that any sort of hand to...
How Much Strength Do Athletes Need?
Throughout my 30-year career in in the fields of Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Performance Training, I have spent thousands of hours in conversation with many good friends and mentors in the Strength and Conditioning profession. In a specific conversation that...
Interview with Dave Tenney
Today, I’m happy to have coach Dave Tenney of the Seattle Sounders (MLS) on the site. I first met Dave a couple years back when he asked if I could evaulate some of the players on the team using the Omegawave because the organization was considering purchasing...