Check out this article at a fantastic blog I just found, Evidence-Based Fitness, written by Bryan Chung. It’s about chocolate milk as an after workout drink. I think we would all like to believe the pre, intra and post-workout nutrition are very important. We’ve seen one example of how pre-workout protein probably doesn’t really make… Continue Reading
Protein Ice-Cream Recipe
One of my lifters, Roy, has an ice-cream maker and likes to make ice-cream with protein powder in it. It turns out pretty awesome, but it requires an ice-cream maker. Here’s a recipe that another one of my lifters, Brandy, sent me that is basically a “quick recipe” for a protein ice-cream that uses some… Continue Reading
Glenn Pendlay on How to Become a Great Coach – Plus 5 Things I’ve Learned
Here’s a link (pdf file) of a great interview Glenn Pendlay did on Strength training for sports. For me, as a strength coach, this was the key quote: If you really want to know how to get people stronger, train yourself like a madman, learn all you can from that, seek out people who know… Continue Reading
Carbs and Fat at the Same Time is Evil … NOT!
You’ve heard it before, and maybe you’ve even tried it. Carbs and Fat should be kept apart in each meal. Well … too bad that isn’t backed up by science. Here’s an article by Alan Aragon going over the issue: More proof that having fat with carbs won’t hinder fat loss A relatively recent trial… Continue Reading
Zen Quote of the Day: Patience
Check out this Zen-like story/joke that Roy sent me. A student goes to the dojo and asks how long it will take to become a master. The master replies “There is no answer to that, my son. First you must learn patience.” The student replies “Yeah, yeah, patience. How long is that going to take?”… Continue Reading
315 Deadlift by a 120 Pound Girl
Nia Shanks hardly looks like she works out … but boy does she!! Here’s her sumo deadlifting 315: And here she is doing 275 for 3 reps!
Zen Quote of the Day: Thank You Craigslist
I was posting an ad on Craigslist this morning, and when it came time to type the “gotcha” image letters (you know the ones that help keep down spam posts), this is what I was asked to type: Jaundiced Flatland I don’t know what it means, but it’s very “pop” Zen. Deep, man … deep.
USA Weightlifting Goes CrossFit! Pro or Con?
One of my lifters, Beth, tipped me off to this new development at USA Weightlifting: A new hybrid USAW/CrossFit competition: The event will join weightlifting – one of the oldest Olympic sports – with CrossFit – one of the most popular strength and conditioning programs in the nation that combines weightlifting, sprinting and gymnastics. Yep,… Continue Reading
The Importance of the Strength Coach
Check out this ESPN article on the rise and the development of the Strength Coach’s role in sports. Click here. “It used to be that it almost was a boutique thing if you had a strength coach, a luxury,” Kelly said. “It’s now become a leadership position. The strength and conditioning coordinator is on parallel… Continue Reading
Gold Medal Snatch – 1984
I love these old-school vids!
