Stellar Offense: Translating Your Strength Into Power On The Field

by Ren Caldwell July 28, 2016, 8:55am 0

The work you do to get stronger in the offseason is important, but so is turning all that lifting into on-field performance. Ren talks skills and drills to help translate your strength into power. 

Groin and Adductor Strains In Ultimate Players: Why It Happens And What To Do About It

by Ren Caldwell June 23, 2016, 10:19am 0

Groin and adductor strains are a common pain in ultimate players. Ren Caldwell has a whole lot of advice for assessing the injury and getting healthy again.

The Basics of a Beginning Strength Training Program

by Melissa Witmer June 9, 2016, 7:30am 0

Getting started on a lifting program can be a daunting task, especially when players don't know where to begin. In this week's training blog, Melissa Witmer discusses the foundational pieces of a basic training routine.

Research Is The New Sexy

by Ren Caldwell May 26, 2016, 8:01am 0

Injuries are a reality in ultimate, but the community still knows regrettably little about the factors that contribute to them and the best patterns for recovery. Ren sat down with researcher Dave Swedler to talk research areas and community responsibility.

Five Rules for In-Season Training

by Melissa Witmer May 12, 2016, 7:45am 0

Handling a smart training routine in the midst of a busy ultimate season is hard. Melissa Witmer shares five rules to live by to stay healthy and play it smart.

Footwork For Defense: Why, What, and How

by Ren Caldwell April 28, 2016, 7:15am 0

Ren Caldwell offers up a veritable library of drills to improve your defensive footwork.

An Easy Conditioning Plan

by Melissa Witmer April 14, 2016, 8:30am 0

Conditioning workouts shouldn't leave you feeling exhausted or limping to your car. Frequency and recovery are critical pieces of this easy framework for constructing a smarter conditioning plan.

Testing, Testing, 1, 2 ,3: Your Own Path

by Ren Caldwell March 24, 2016, 7:45am 0

Ren Caldwell explains how a deep understanding of level of play, injury history, and role on the field should shape a training plan.