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Power in Asymmetry: Real Life Examples of the Complex Human Engine

What is one of the “red pills” when it comes to coaching? Athletic movement is asymmetrical. I am the kind […]

In my experience, the running two leg jump is likely the athletic skill with the least knowledge revolving around it,

By Colby Mamigonian When programming for clients or athletes, there should be a constant risk/reward debate going on in

As long as I’ve been a coach, I’ve realized the greatest distinction of experts in the field is their ability

There is a lot of talk these days in the movement and rehab field on how to achieve optimal function

Becoming a coach has been a transformational experience in my life, and is oftentimes a reference point for looking at

Have you ever done a workout that was borderline exhausting, but for some reason you felt great the next day

I started my coaching career as a voracious reader, going through pretty much anything I could get my hands on

The best way to jump higher is to do plyometrics, right? Well, sort of. Depends on what your definition of

Bounding is as old as time in track and field. The triple jump has been in existence for around 100

If you’ve been around sport long enough, you start to realize something: the athletes who are really good at plyometrics

Most plyometrics posted these days are the result of a moment of inspiration via a creative coach, or the evolution