by Colby Schreckengost MS, BS, CPT, FMS When it comes to middle school athletes, parents often ask, “Should my 12 year-old be lifting weights?” For children participating in sports, organizations like The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommend some form of strength training…
by Chris Ludwig, CSCS, Noonan SportsShared with permission Editors note: When we come across an article from another fitness professional that conveys a strong and accurate message, we are happy to share it with our readers. Below is one such article! Summer can sometimes be a very busy time for athletes, with this camp and that…
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by Cory Albright Director of Athlete PerformanceCertified Strength & Conditioning SpecialistUSAW Level 1 Sports Performance Coach No matter how dedicated to the gym you are, you will be faced with days where you just don’t want to go. Maybe it was a long miserable day at work or there are chores waiting at home or…
By Colby Schreckengost Owner/Director of Training Next Level Fitness & Performance Recently I had the opportunity to spend some time with an accomplished Division 1A Football strength and conditioning coach, Coach Ben Hilgart of Virginia Tech. We chatted for hours and it quickly became very obvious that our philosophies meshed on nearly every topic. When…
Wow, we can almost taste this one by just reading the ingredients! This recipe from CookingLight turns a fairly tough cut of beef (brisket) into a tender and mouth-watering meal. While it looks tasty with tortiillas, we suggest it over a bed of greens to keep calories and carbs in check! Slow Cooker Barbacoa Brisket Ingredients…
