Spring Football is around the corner. In fact, it’s already here when you count the off-season. Track coaches who coach multi-sport athletes such a American football will love this complete program as it resembles Track and Field due to the speed, power and strength requirements. Duane Carlisle, … [Read more...] about Do you Need an 8 week Off-Season Football Training Program?
Myofascial Release
Exercise, Recovery, Regeneration and Movement (Part 1)
I am going to attempt to discuss the “why’s” on Recovery, Regeneration and Movement . This is a continuation of a previous series of “what” and “how to" articles related to Trigger Point Therapy and Self-Myofascial Release. If there are 3 components that are a common theme for this … [Read more...] about Exercise, Recovery, Regeneration and Movement (Part 1)
Trigger Point Therapy and Self-Myofascial Release, Part 4
This is Part 4 of a multi-part series. Click here for Part 1, here for Part 2 and here for Part 3 This will be the last installment of the series. I know I sound like Lyle McDonald of the Protein Book with these multi-part articles. I mentioned the 3 basic things for Trigger Point Therapy … [Read more...] about Trigger Point Therapy and Self-Myofascial Release, Part 4
Trigger Point Therapy and Self-Myofascial Release, Part 3
This is Part 3 of a multi-part series. Click here for Part 1, and click here for Part 2. If you liked the 7 Squats Tip video by Eric Cressey last month, you’ll like love his simple demonstration on how to use a foam roller and tennis ball. By now, if you are following the series, you’ll … [Read more...] about Trigger Point Therapy and Self-Myofascial Release, Part 3
Trigger Point Therapy and Self-Myofascial Release, Part 2
This is Part 2 of a multi-part series. Click here for Part 1. Here is another resource for you, and best of all, it’s free. It’s called Self-Myofascial Release: Purpose, Methods, and Techniques by Mike Robertson. If you look at the cover of the ebook, you will notice 3 objects, and … [Read more...] about Trigger Point Therapy and Self-Myofascial Release, Part 2
Trigger Point Therapy and Self-Myofascial Release, Part 1
. This is Part 1 of a multi-part series. If you wonder why a big portion of this Blog is dedicated to recovery and regeneration, it is because I believe it is the next important element next to training, especially for Masters athletes. Sure, nutrition and supplements are also … [Read more...] about Trigger Point Therapy and Self-Myofascial Release, Part 1
Duane Carlisle Total Football Training DVD
Are you ready for some football? Football is around the corner. Actually, it’s already here when you count the off season. Track coaches who coach multi-sport athletes such a American football will love this complete program as it resembles Track and Field due to the speed, power and strength … [Read more...] about Duane Carlisle Total Football Training DVD
Videos of the Top 5 Foam Roller Exercises
Last week, I posted 2 videos on How to Use a Foam Roller. The videos included pretty women in tight outfits. So in all fairness, here are two more videos with men from YouTube that describes some different Foam Roller Exercises. Unfortunately, the men aren't very pretty and they could use a … [Read more...] about Videos of the Top 5 Foam Roller Exercises
Foam Roller Exercises
Last weekend, I was at the Death Valley Marathon and one of my athletes had a very tight IT band. Obviously, he suffers from IT band syndrome. And with the course having a very long downhill section, it was imperative that his IT band and quads were both loose and ready for the … [Read more...] about Foam Roller Exercises
