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Evy Lyons and Ariel Paul on the Science and Practice of Palm Cooling for Faster Recovery
Are you looking to take your performance to the next level? Do you want to really tighten the screws and see how much stronger or fitter you can make your body? If so, you need to look into the science of palm cooling. And if you’ve never heard of this concept before, don’t worry – […]
Continue Reading4 Breathing Exercises to Unlock Your Neck, Shoulders and Lower Back
It seems like everyone and their mother these days talks about adding “Breathing Exercises” into their program. But what exercises are best? And are some exercises better than others if your goal is to unlock mobility and help your body feel better? I sure think so! In this video, I’m going to outline four of […]
Continue ReadingPete McCall on Programming, Periodization and Recovery for Gen Pop Clients
As trainers and coaches, we love to talk about fitness. Whether it’s writing training programs, how to better coach and cue our clients, or simply nerding out about our favorite exercises, the training part of the equation is always fun. But what about the other side – what about recovery? While it’s getting more and […]
Continue ReadingSerum Testosterone: The New “How Much Do You Bench?”
Note from MR: After running my recent podcast with Dr. Ben House, it seems as though a ton of you are interested in what he has to say. And why not? I think there’s a ton of merit in being proactive about your health and well-being, versus the typical model where we only react once […]
Continue ReadingMy Top 5 Fitness Apps
Ever since Al Gore invented the internet, technology has seen explosive growth. And in recent years, one of the biggest areas of growth in our world comes in the form of “fitness apps.” Whether it’s interval timers, apps to help improve sleep and recovery, or guided meditations, there are literally thousands fitness apps out there. […]
Continue ReadingStrategic Deconditioning for Athletes
This is a guest post by Travis Hansen This particular training concept or technique was originally brought to light by Bryan Haycock. 1 I read a statement from Christian Thibadeau and I think he references its definition very well. Paraphrasing of course, Strategic Deconditioning is the improvement of our muscle cells “trainability” or responsiveness to […]
Continue ReadingThe Basics of Recovery
Note from MR: Even though this is “Strength Month” here at RTS, we also know that it’s not just what you do in the gym, but what you do outside of it that’s important. As such, Sol Orwell and his crew at Examine.com are really doing good things with regards to supplementation and recovery, so […]
Continue Reading20 Ways to Decrease Stress and Anxiety
If you’ve followed my blog, writing or speaking for any extended period of time, you’ve probably seen a fundamental shift in my focus. And it’s not so much even whether I’m talking corrective exercise vs. performance training. This goes a lot deeper than that. When I first got into the industry, my sole goal in […]
Continue Reading6 Tips for Better Recovery
One aspect of training that I feel never gets enough exposure is the concept of improving recovery. Far too often, we’re focused on simply doing more. More reps. More sets. More exercises. More, more, more! But as we all know, this can often lead to frustration, burnout and injury. While it’s easy to focus on […]
Continue ReadingStress: The Real Epidemic
The following is a guest blog from my good friend Dan Brown. Enjoy! – MR ————— I was doing some research on energy systems and was looking at differences between animals and humans (yawn). With a few clicks of the mouse the next thing you know I was watching a gazelle being devoured by a […]
Continue ReadingQ&A: Is Static Stretching Good?
Mike – I have a question I was hoping you could possibly answer on your blog. I’ve been reading a lot lately about stretching and the various methods that can be used. While I’m still a big believer in static stretches I have slowly been becoming more familiar with stretches by Kelly Starrett and Pavel […]
Continue ReadingBioForce HRV Available NOW
Everyone, just a quick heads up that Joel Jamieson’s BioForce HRV is now available! He’s only got 250 units to sell, so if you’re interested, please check this out ASAP: Joel Jamieson’s BioForce HRV And for the record, I can’t wait to get my grubby little paws on mine! Stay strong MR
Continue ReadingTraining Without Sleep
The following is a guest blog from my good friend and DC-based personal trainer, Josef Brandenburg. Enjoy! – MR “What am I supposed to do with my workouts when I can’t sleep?” We get this question from members sometimes. There is a very good practical answer, however, first, there is a very important mindset shift […]
Continue Reading12 Ways to Improve Recovery
Last week I submitted my next piece for T-Nation . The jist of it was simple: It’s not how often or how hard you can train. The real question is, how well can you recover between sessions? While many are focused on training harder or more frequently, they’re only looking at half the equation. If […]
Continue ReadingTop 10 Posts of 2010
With the year winding down, I thought today might be an appropriate time to do a year-end Top 10 post. This is really helpful for two reasons: It helps me understand what you guys want and enjoy reading the most, and It’s typically strong content that many of you may have never even seen before!
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