Developing Foot Speed and Agility Michael Boyle A couple of threads on the StrengthCoach.com forum got me thinking about the question of foot speed and athletes. I can’t tell you how often I hear a parent or a coach ask,…
Guest Blogs
Guest Blog by Michael Boyle: MMA for Football?
by Bret • September 16, 2010 • 16 Comments
MMA for Football? By: Michael Boyle StrengthCoach.Com “MMA training for an NFL athlete does not only NOT make sense, but would simply be counterproductive. The demands of the two sports clearly could not be any more different from each other.…
Mythbusters! A Guest Blog by Mark Young
by Bret • August 17, 2010 • 48 Comments
The Growth Hormone Hypertrophy Myth By Mark Young The common assertion in strength training literature (I use that term loosely) is that compound movements must be done (and short rest intervals used) to maximize the growth hormone output associated with…
Guest Blog: Shoulder Packing by Joe Sansalone
by Bret • May 2, 2010 • 17 Comments
Today’s post will be from my friend Joe Sansalone regarding the topic of shoulder packing. The best part about this guest-blog is that Joe doesn’t even know I’m posting it; I simply compiled information from Joe’s posts on the StrengthCoach.Com…
My Top Coaching Influences by Michael Boyle
by Bret • April 25, 2010 • 8 Comments
Yesterday Mike Boyle posted the following article on his website StrengthCoach.Com. I found it so inspiring that I emailed him and asked if I could repost it on my site. He was kind enough to grant my request. When I…
Perspective in the Fitness “Business” by Sam Leahey
by Bret • March 23, 2010 • 10 Comments
The following is a guest-blog by my friend Sam Leahey, a 23-year old rising star in the fitness field. Sam has interned under Mike Boyle and Eric Cressey. Recently I was afforded the luxury of attending a 3-day fitness business…