Recovery has become a hot topic for functional athletes and strength athletes, from the newest noob, to elite athletes. As such, it is a topic plagued by misinformation, and flat out lies. It is further complicated by scientific research that, at times, can be contradictory. The good news is that we have done our research, and distilled the key recovery practices, based on research, so you won’t have to keep wasting your time freezing your ass off in an ice bath, or rolling your hamstrings out for hours on end.
3 Fitness Myths That Are Holding You Back
I’ve been working out and coaching for decades now, and I’ve seen a huge change from the early days until now, and most of it … Read more
The 9 Week Functional Fitness Strength Program (Part 2)
If you’re reading this chances are that, you’re an athlete who wants to get stronger. This is a detailed plan to do just that. As part of the previous article you will have a total of 9 weeks of daily workouts, with one bonus week, all designed to improve your maximal strength. Keep reading if you want to see the complete plan.
The 9 Week Functional Fitness Strength Program (Part 1)
If you’ve been training for any length of time, you understand it can be difficult to find a great functional fitness strength program. Chances are … Read more
How to Choose the Right Strength and Conditioning Gym
We all know fitness is great, and so is Ronnie Coleman, blessed be his name, but how do we know if our own gym is … Read more
6 Weeks of Muscular Growth for Functional Fitness Athletes (Part 2)
The wait is over. You will now have access to 12 weeks of muscular growth for functional fitness athletes, if you can complete both 6 week blocks. I say if, for a reason. This programming has proven to be particularly difficult, and you should feel proud if you are able to complete it as prescribed. Keep reading if you want 6 more weeks of programming that will culminate in new strength gains, and WOD PRs.
6 Key Traits for the Tactical Athlete: Plus the Perfect Bicep Size
What is a tactical athlete? It’s a really over used term for dudes that carry a gun for a living. It’s also a cover term for weird training methods, that produce dubious results. Needless to say, the term needs some clarification as to what it means, and what you need to become one. This article will cover the 6 traits that every tactical athlete needs. We will also give you detailed strength predictions, and muscular size predictions that will help you accomplish your goals.
6 Weeks of Muscular Growth for Functional Fitness Athletes (Part 1)
The off season is officially over, and it’s time to work on muscular growth for functional fitness. Don’t make the mistake of working out without … Read more
Reverse Dieting for Functional Fitness: Stay Lean Eat More
So you’ve been dieting for a while and have lost a bunch of weight? Great, you’re probably going to gain it all back, or more. It sounds harsh because it is. Only about 20% of folks that drastically lose weight keep it off for over a year. However, there is a fair amount of research that shows the difference between those that make permanent changes, and those that regain it all back. This article will cover strategies to lose fat for the long term, for functional fitness athletes.
Functional Fitness Hypertrophy Plan: What 200 Research Studies Recommend
Ok functional athletes, why aren’t you bodybuilding? I mean, you already spend all your time in the gym, and are obsessed about what you eat, so you might as well go full tilt. There are several great reasons why you’ll want to complete a bodybuilding cycle: improved strength, improved body composition, and scary biceps.
This article will look at over 200 research articles on hypertrophy and muscle development, and I will tell you how much muscle you can actually gain per day, and what that means for your performance. I will also give you a free 8 week plan to get jacked and tan, based off of these scientific studies.
