We shouldn’t be hitting the pavement and running miles just to say “We’re building a base”. When we see general prep phase, our minds immediately associate that with aerobic work…
Author: John Grace
John Grace
John is a Sport Performance Coach at Athletic Lab. He earned his Master's degree from Ohio University in Coaching & Sport Science. John holds his CSCS, USAW-L1, and USATF-L1. He is the former Assistant Fitness Coach of the MLS Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
I’ve spent the last week in New York visiting family and friends. I’m a people watcher. During my time in Upstate NY, I’ve been frequenting a couple of different gyms…
A common misconception of the arm swing at max velocity is that it will help propel the athlete horizontally, increasing stride length. Think of two people hooked up by a…
“A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.” The definition of stress doesn’t specify where the strain or tension has to come…
Recently, I’ve spent a lot of my own training time in a collegiate weight room. I enjoy it because it gives me the opportunity to see some good, new things…