Training Endurance Athletes for the Long Season
I am known for my work with endurance athletes, such as cyclist Lance Armstrong and motocross legend Chad Reed. Here how I train them to peak performance.
The Top 5 Ab Training Mistakes
By now, proper abdominal training should not be a mystery. Pavel sets us straight with his own list article of ab training mistakes.
TSC Competition Prep: The Final 2 Weeks
Let’s take a look at the last two weeks leading up to a TSC competition and outline how you can best set yourself up for success on event day.
StrongFirst After Pregnancy: Postpartum Workout Advice
What enabled me to regain my strength and to perform better than I ever had prior to pregnancy? The starting point was reconnecting to my “core.”
How to Build Your Slow Fibers Part III
Attempting to combine FT and ST training for all major muscle groups is a different ball game. Before you jump in head first, here is what you need to consider.
The Tactical Strength Challenge as Celebration of Life
October 4 was Jim’s one year anniversary of heart surgery and the date of the Tactical Strength Challenge. Jim had begun his reborn life and was determined to compete.
Golf Fitness Training With StrongFirst
Strength and conditioning training for golf doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, a routine of squats, get-ups, and swings can do wonders for injury prevention and performance.
How to Build Your Slow Fibers, Part II
I present you with a plan that will increase your pressing strength and endurance by building up slow muscle fibers in your triceps.
Optimizing Back Health With the Kettlebell Swing
As a rehabilitation professional and a former back patient, I believe the properly performed kettlebell swing is essential for a pain free back, and the science backs it up.
How to Build Your Slow Fibers, Part I
Selouyanov’s protocols have been used with extraordinary success by many elite Russian athletes from a variety of sports, so let’s take a look at them.