What to Look for in an Olympic Weightlifting Coach

What to Look for in an Olympic Weightlifting Coach

The sport of Olympic Style Weightlifting is one of the single best training protocols available for developing explosive power, flexibility, coordination and strength in athletics. Due to the immense technical component, Weightlifting demands proper instruction and the dedicated eye of a coach. Read along as we uncover what to look for when seeking out a Weightlifting Coach.

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Feats of Fitness 2017 Recap

Feats of Fitness 2017 Recap

Feats of Fitness 2017 was a gym wide competition for both our group and private coaching community. A friendly, in-house showdown, Feats of Fitness tested various energy systems as well as movement skills, determining a male and female champion. When testing physical... READ MORE
Why We LIFT Part 5: Brain Boost

Why We LIFT Part 5: Brain Boost

Since the onset of the modern physical training era, people have put up guards lifting weights. People’s dissent often comes from genuine inquiry or genuine ignorance. Be ignorant no longer! Why do we lift weights? For your brain! In today’s post, I wrap up our multi-part series on lifting by focusing on how resistance training increases confidence, improves mood, and provides a competitive outlet in: Why We LIFT: Brain Boost.

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Are You Training, or Just Working Out?

Are You Training, or Just Working Out?

If you’re actually training, like really TRAINING, you already know the answer to this question. There’s no doubt in your mind that the work you’re putting in is equating to gains at the gym. But what if its not? What if you feel you haven’t seen results in months? Read along as we talk about REAL training!

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Why We LIFT Part 4: Connective Tissue Health

Why We LIFT Part 4: Connective Tissue Health

While it’s not the most obvious reason, an incredibly important case can be made for using resistance training to improve connective tissue health and performance. We showcased in previous articles, that we lift to get strong and lift to increase muscle mass, all equating to a more resilient human being. However, one seldom discussed component of that resiliency has nothing to do with the muscle itself, but much, much more to do with what ties the muscle together and to other things.

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