Category Archives: Sports Training
Trigger Point
About eight years ago, I was a licensed massage therapist in California. I have always been facinated with how the body works. One of the many reasons that I love what I do today. To this day, I continue to … Continue reading
Filed under Injury Rehab/ Prevention, Sports Training, Uncategorized
Are you “false fit”?
Most exercise professionals would agree that there are many components to fitness. A well rounded approach to fitness that addresses all of them is usually the best way to achieve lasting gains and continual progress from a program. Being deficient … Continue reading
Filed under Fat Loss, Injury Rehab/ Prevention, mindset, Sports Training, Youth Training
Words of wisdom
“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” ~Thomas Edison
Filed under Fat Loss, mindset, Nutrition, Sports Training, Youth Training
Low back hurts after exercise…
A friend of mine recently e-mailed me about his lower back hurting him after mountain bike rides. He is an avid mountain biker and was particularly trying to figure out why the right side of his low back hurt him … Continue reading
Filed under Injury Rehab/ Prevention, Sports Training, Youth Training
Exercise of the Week: Turkish Get Up
Here is one of my favorite exercises of all time – the infamous Turkish Get Up. Start light and concentrate on these coaching cues and you’ll be doing them in no time… -James Wilson-
Filed under Exercise of the Week, Sports Training, Youth Training
Choose your own path…
Here is a fact of life – most people want to look and feel better. If you did a poll I would guess that 80-90% of Americans would agree with that statement. However, 2/3 of all Americans are overweight. Why … Continue reading
Filed under Fat Loss, Injury Rehab/ Prevention, Sports Training
A punch is not just a punch…Wisdom from Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee was a brilliant coach and his wisdom transcends martial arts and has a lot of relevance for fitness training. Here is my take on one of his most famous quotes… -James Wilson-
Filed under Fat Loss, Injury Rehab/ Prevention, Sports Training, Youth Training
Are you twisted?
Most of us are twisted in one way or another…and I’m not talking about anything that you might be involved in (that’s your business). What I am talking about is how your body holds itself. Whether you realize it or … Continue reading
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Exercise of the Week: Split Squat
This is one of those exercises that gets little attention but can deliver powerful results. Unilateral leg strength is vital for most human movement and this exercise is the first step in gaining it.
