Last week I posted a picture of the Dutch BMX cycling team doing box squats. I was asked at that time to comment on the exercise. In the spirit of Eric Carr’s suggestion I will always head these observations as Exercise Comments. Also recognize that this is my opinion based on my experience and research where available.  I assume the rationale for using the box squat with this group of [...]

 To The Honorable Mike, Carl and the unknown but debating "West58"I have some questions and some concerns with the Weyland study being discussed.1. I understand that much of the information came from treadmill running...2. While I don't object to the premise:Faster Top Running Speeds are Achieved with Greater Ground Reaction Forces not More Rapid Leg Movements  I do have co [...]

Wouldn't it be great if we had a fall track season? It would beat the monotony of training day in and day out without anything to look forward to (at least in the immediate future). The key in making it successful would be in differentiating it from indoor and outdoor track season. In fact, in my opinion indoor and outdoor track are too similar as it is and this potentially sets up problems wi [...]

Someone wanted a sample in season program, here it is, including my thoughts as to why things are done. Testing: As far I am concerned this should not be a major emphasis in the fall. This should be emphasized in the winter/spring with the goal being to identify strengths and weaknesses to better direct the off season training. I recommend the Yo/Yo (Beep Test) with a team goal of 15.6 without [...]

We have just revived the Breakfast Club in our now infamous high tech garage training center. Today it was a pleasant 81 degrees and 87% humidity when we were working out. The regulars are myself, Chris Dapolito, former Quarterback at Duke who is playing American Football in Europe, Jon Haskins, former pro football player that I have worked with over the years just getting in shape and Kristen Gam [...]