by Brady Hill | Mar 10, 2024 | Sports Performance, Uncategorized
1 Creatine: Friend or Foe? Unveiling the Benefits and Busting the Myths Creatine, a naturally occurring molecule found in muscle cells, has become a popular supplement among athletes and fitness enthusiasts. But what exactly are the benefits of creatine? How can it...
by Brady Hill | Jul 26, 2023 | Sports Performance, Strength and Conditioning
I had a conversation with some athletes this morning about training age. By definition, training or biological age is the amount of time that an individual has been training consistently throughout their career. The more trained you become, the more precise you need...
by Brady Hill | Apr 29, 2023 | Mindset Monday, Psychology, Sports Performance, Strength and Conditioning
Introduction Books have been written on periodization, training age, biomechanics, and functional performance for years. However, it wasn’t until recently that Brett Bartholomew, a strength and conditioning coach, brought awareness to the complexity of...
by Brady Hill | Mar 6, 2023 | Sports Performance, Strength and Conditioning
Everyone loves to improve and get better, but what happens when that improvement gets tough? In training, it’s not a matter of if this happens but when? Similar to the early stages of a relationship, there is the honeymoon stage; many things are new and...
by Brady Hill | Feb 1, 2023 | Sports Performance
Weightlifting movements (e.g. cleans, jerks and snatches) and their related training exercises (e.g. hang/power/block clean, power jerks, hang/power/block snatches) have been found to be effective in increasing power output for athletes of all types. Studies conducted...
by Brady Hill | Jan 27, 2023 | Sports Performance, Strength and Conditioning, Training Tuesday
Introduction: The back squat is a common weightlifting exercise that can be misunderstood. In this article, we’ll debunk the common myths about the back squat and discuss ways to perform it safely and effectively. With the help of a qualified coach, you can...
