“The most dangerous phrase in the language is ‘we’ve always done it this way’”- Grace Hopper Do you ever think about what you’re doing? Do you ever think about …
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An Athlete’s Relationship With An Exercise Environment Via Afferenation and Energy
Sensory information dictates our perception of the world around us-whatever world that may be to you. That world may be walking down the street feeling the sunlight on your face, holding a barbell in …
Allostatic Overload: Stress and Emotional Context Part 2
What we have learned from Part 1 is that physiological adaptations during training are due to the planning of stress. As humans, we need the stress response to survive. Stress is training …
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Allostatic Overload: Stress and Emotional Context Part 1
Okay, I get it... ‘Allostasis’ has become the new catch phrase. However, I think it places an emphasis and understanding on the consequences of training adaptations. No, not every adaptation we make …
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Why Your Coach Might Be Wrong About Your Squat: Knees In For The Win
Whether you're an elite powerlifter, a strength and conditioning coach, a personal trainer, or a physical therapist, you've probably been versed in the concept that proper cueing for the squat with …
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Hormones and Training: What You Need to Know
There are two communication systems in the body, one wired, the nervous system, and the other non-wired, the endocrine system. Communication systems are used to decode the meaning of the environment …
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