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 | 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...
by Brady Hill | Jan 24, 2023 | Sports Performance, Strength and Conditioning
Introduction When hiring a strength and conditioning coach, it’s important that you look for more than just the basics. If you’re an athlete looking for someone to work with, ask about their qualifications before signing a contract. So you’ve decided...
by Brady Hill | Dec 20, 2022 | Sports Performance, Strength and Conditioning, Training Tuesday
There has been an ongoing debate in strength and conditioning on whether lifting weights makes you faster or slower. The focus of this article is to dive into this topic, but the answer is that it depends on the following factors. You have to produce force to lift,...
