The term Electric Muscle Stimulation or EMS needs some clarification, so I will attempt to dissect the facts, fiction and certain laws to prevent … [Read more...]
March 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Coaches Roundtable: Sports Medicine for Performance, Peaking and Recovery
Presented by USATF-GA Coaches Advisory Committee (Thanks Ian Dube and Mike Goss for the info) When: Monday March 25, 2013 - 8:00 PM EDT (5:00 … [Read more...]
February 22, 2013 by 4 Comments
Interview with Mike Hurst, Journalist and 400 meter Coach
This is part 4 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, Professional … [Read more...]
January 31, 2013 by 1 Comment
Don Chu on Recovery and Regeneration [VIDEO]
In 2009, Don Chu was invited to speak at the BC Recovery and Regeneration Seminar at SFU. Don Chu received his Ph.D. from Stanford University in … [Read more...]
January 16, 2013 by 2 Comments
Eating Real Food Instead of Protein Powders
My article last week on Vitamin D in real foods instead of supplements got re-tweeted due to popularity so I think a similar article is called for. … [Read more...]
December 18, 2012 by 3 Comments
5 Reasons Why YOU Need More Sleep
Sleep is one of my favorite topics, because that is when you really recover from your training. I am guilty of not sleeping enough, like most North … [Read more...]
December 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Catch-22: Electrical Muscle Stimulation Benefits
Here is an interesting story I want to share with you, about the misuse of Electrical Muscle Stimulation. Even though I promote the Globus … [Read more...]
December 10, 2012 by 4 Comments
Hamstring Injuries – Risk Factors, Assessment and Rehab
By now, I’ve exhausted you with several good resources on hamstrings, especially on the Rehabilitation side of things. I hope you enjoyed them … [Read more...]
December 5, 2012 by 2 Comments
Hamstring Pull Recovery: EMS and Weight Training
This is part 9 of a multi-part series on hamstring pulls and rehabilitation. Click here for Part 1 of Hamstring Pull Recovery: The Rehab. Part … [Read more...]
December 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Hamstring Pull Recovery: The Rehab, Part 3
This is part 8 of a multi-part series on hamstring pulls and rehabilitation. Click here for Part 1 of Hamstring Pull Recovery: The Rehab. Part … [Read more...]
November 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Hamstring Pull Recovery: The Rehab, Part 2
This is part 7 of a multi-part series on hamstring pulls and rehabilitation. Click here for Part 1 of Hamstring Pull Recovery: The Rehab I also … [Read more...]
November 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Hamstring Pull Recovery: The Rehab, Part 1
This is part 6 of a multi-part series on hamstring pulls and rehabilitation. I discussed hamstring pulls in several past articles: Hamstring … [Read more...]
November 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
How to Recover from Injuries: PRIDE vs RICE?
Here is another guest article from By Thach Ho, the creator of REgel. REgel is an all-natural anti-inflammatory topical gel popular with … [Read more...]
October 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
What to Do If You Miss a Workout
Another question from the mailbag (actually my Email InBox, but mailbag just sounds sexy): Q: Coach, what do I do if I miss a workout? Answer: … [Read more...]
October 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In Season, Off-Season, and Electrostimulation
It’s now October, which means a few things… School and NFL football has begun with REAL referees, and you probably are returning to the track for … [Read more...]
September 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Peak Performance Starts with Testing your Current Levels
Frank Shorter once said he took vitamins because if he lost a race when he didn’t take his vitamins, he didn’t want to be beaten by a guy who did! … [Read more...]
September 7, 2012 by 3 Comments
Aries Merritt: I Want to Run the Most sub-13 Ever
First, congratulations to Aries Merritt and his coach Andreas Behm. Andreas is also a Volunteer Assistant Coach at Texas A&M University. … [Read more...]
August 22, 2012 by 3 Comments
More on Sleep Deprivation [Infographic]
Once you fall asleep, I’ve long advocated that 7.5 or 9 hours is the perfect number of hours to sleep, give or take a few minutes depending on your … [Read more...]
August 15, 2012 by 1 Comment
Why Sleep is Good for You [Infographic]
I just got back from London, and boy, do I need sleep. Going to bed at 2am and early rising to attend seminars at Global Coaches House... Earlier … [Read more...]
August 14, 2012 by 1 Comment
Dan Pfaff on the Importance of Rest and Recovery
Last month I published an interview with Dan Pfaff on Tapering for the Big Meet. Here is a another great interview by Tom Crick with Dan Pfaff from … [Read more...]
