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Want to Be More Explosive? Know Your Five Pillars!

by February 13, 2015, 9:22am 0

You need to be solid in five key areas to maximize how explosive you are. Ren's got the list, along with ways to test and exercises for getting better.

The Five Phases of Your Training Year

by January 29, 2015, 10:18am 0

When it comes to training, you can either throw things together piecemeal, or you can plot your year out in a way that sets you up for maximum performance. Why not do the latter?

The Stability Series (Part 1): An Introduction to the Gluteal Muscles

by January 15, 2015, 10:00am 0

In our first article in a series on sport-specific stability, Thom Wendelboe introduces us to our butts and explains three stretches to assess flexibility and improve proprioception.

Troubleshooting for Power Performance

by January 8, 2015, 8:27am 0

Are you struggling to translate your gym strength to the field? Do your joints hurt after a plyo work? Too much pressure on your knees when you squat? Ren Caldwell is here to help!

Growing Up Strong – Girls and FPT

by November 13, 2014, 10:36am 0

Ren advocates strength training for women and girls and examines inequality in the weightroom.

How to Plan Your Training During the College Season

by November 4, 2014, 5:00am 0

Read it and dominate: Melissa is the latest of our fitness gurus to chime in on how to plan your college season training.

Talkin’ About Tractice

by October 9, 2014, 5:30am 0

Ren hits hard with a definitive guide to the what, why, and how of running track practice... which, it turns out, doesn't always have much to do with an actual track.

Creating an Athletically Competitive College Team

by September 25, 2014, 9:57am 0

Managing a college team is tough, especially if you're determined to integrate training into your process rather than making it a side conversation (which you should be). Ren's here to help!

Are You Training Like an Athlete?

by September 18, 2014, 6:30am 0

There's a big difference between exercising to stay in shape and training for athletic performance.

Three Things We Can All Agree On

by August 28, 2014, 6:27am 0

There's a lot of information on fitness out there, and sometimes experts disagree. This week, Melissa highlights three key ideas that have consensus.