Look, we all want to be strong, fast, and powerful. But let’s be real—if you’re only lifting heavy or running long distances, you’re missing a HUGE piece of the puzzle. Enter: power exercises. These bad boys are the secret sauce to explosive speed, monster jumps, and the kind of athleticism that makes people say, “Damn, what’s their secret?”  If you’re an athlete and you’re NOT doing power exercises, you’re missing out on a lot of your potential. So buckle up, because we’re about to dive into what power training is, why it’s a game-changer, and how you can sprinkle it into your workouts like magic fairy dust (except way more…

Read time: 7 minutes. Biological age refers to the physiological age of our bodies, which can be different from our chronological age. Exercise has a positive impact on biological age since it helps to reduce the impacts of aging. Exercise promotes the production of telomerase, an enzyme that is important for maintaining the length of our telomeres. Telomeres are protective structures at the end of our DNA strands. Shorter telomeres are associated with a variety of age-related health issues, including cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, and cancer. By promoting the production of telomerase, exercise can help to maintain the length of our telomeres and reduce the impact of aging on our…

Read time: 7 minutes, 30 seconds. As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, including a decline in muscle mass and strength. For those in their fifties, the effects of aging can make it challenging to gain and maintain muscle mass. But it is not impossible. Building muscle in middle-age requires smarter and more strategic lifestyle choices. These include regular exercise, proper nutrition, and habits that support strong muscles. Men and women in their fifties face different physiological changes that can impact body composition. For example, men experience a decline in testosterone levels, which can reduce muscle mass, strength, and bone density. Men may also be more susceptible to cardiovascular…

Athletes are incredibly competitive, not just with other athletes but with themselves.  They have this innate desire to win and continuously improve every aspect of themselves.  People often ask me “how much can you bench?” or “what’s your deadlift at these days?”  In all honesty, right now I have no idea.  I think testing max strength can be useful for a variety of reasons, but as a team sport athlete, I don’t chase personal records or PRs the same way a powerlifter, crossfitter or Olympic lifter would.   The type of personal records (or PRs) I’m referring to here is the most weight you can lift given certain parameters.  These parameters…

In this post, I share my favorite and most effective core exercises for athletes and active individuals.  Regardless of the sport you play, having a strong core will provide stability in every movement. A weak core can increase the risk of injury elsewhere in the body, contribute to poor posture, cause lower back pain and make daily activities difficult. I personally think that a strong core is one of the most important aspects of keeping adult athletes in their sport for longer. Implementing these core exercises for athletes into your training can ensure that you’re training smarter, not harder.   I’ve been working with Mike Anderson, CSCS from Anderson Strength and…