Beyond Fitness: Fast Twitch, Slow Twitch and the Athlete

The terms “fast twitch” and “slow twitch” are thrown around pretty liberally in the exercise industry.  And going by some of the comments posted on my youtube videos, there might be a “slight” misunderstanding about the meaning of these terms.

I frequently read about an athlete in the media who has started a new "fitness routine", and I immediately wonder whether the "fitness program" is the right one for that particular athlete.  While general fitness is good enough to just get into shape, a more specific approach is needed with athletic program design.  If I read Nadal was running... read more

Myth-Busting

5 Training Myths Debunked Athletes have unique needs, and we must make smart choices. No matter your age or sex,  you can continue to compete and thrive by making good training choices.  Like everyone else, athletes are sometimes mislead by training myths.

In this blog post, I break down five training myths.

1.Weight training is only for younger athletes

If you compete in anything, weight training will probably improve your game.  Even as a runner, weight training improves running economy and can increase power production.  Body weight exercises and activities like yoga can have a place in the... read more

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