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Cold Water Immersion
Cold water immersion isn’t just some trend for fitness influencers on Instagram – it can be a powerful recovery tool that can help you level up physically and mentally.
Don’t Panic – Fueling Kids’ Minds & Bodies
Promoting a variety of physical activities from a young age is vital. With a lifetime goal to improve cognitive and mental development. Parents and schools need to encourage kids to participate in activities that challenge their minds and bodies. At Power Athlete, this study really aligns with what we have been preaching for years.
Why Is Your Grip Strength Weak AF?
Is your grip as strong as your desire to thrive? Today’s 20-somethings have weaker grips than in 1985. A weak grip isn’t just a bad handshake—it’s a weak body and mind.
Reclaim your strength. Heavy pulls, Farmer’s carries, thick bars—train hard, grip harder. Don’t be part of the decline. It’s time to reclaim what’s ours and build back that raw power.
Stretch Shortening Cycle (SSC)
Dive into the Stretch-Shortening Cycle (SSC) and learn how to harness the power of plyometrics to elevate your game. Time to load that spring and let it rip
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
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Why Sprinting Is Important
Sprinting isn’t just a “leg” workout; it requires a full-body effort, taxing a well-developed energy system and pushing it to its limits. An increase in VO2 max is a hedge against aging. Your lungs get better at processing oxygen, making you more efficient in everything you choose to do. The more you sprint, the better you get at delivering oxygen to your muscles, resulting in greater output.
Training in a Transverse Plane
Training in the confines of the gym space (GPP) with a focus on transverse plane and rotational power like apply as much to sport as it does everyday life. For example, lifting a heavy tire from the ground into a pickup truck requires rotational strength and stability. While we might not be able to train this exact movement in the gym we can use sandbags, medballs, kettlebells and throws to train for such an occurrence. Thus by training in the transverse plane, athletes can improve their overall efficiency, making them stronger and generally more useful.
Post Activation Potentiation Training aka PAP
As athletes and coaches continue to explore the potential of PAP, its impact on strength, power, and explosive performance will remain a crucial element in achieving athletic excellence. By understanding and applying the principles of PAP, we can optimize their training and enhance their performance across a range of sports and physical activities.
Compensatory Acceleration Training aka CAT
Compensatory acceleration represents a significant advancement in the field of strength training, influenced by the pioneering work of Dr. Fred Hatfield and the practical applications here at Power Athlete. Hatfield’s theoretical foundation in Power and John’s integration of these principles into the Power Athlete training system have collectively enhanced the understanding and application of this method. As athletes and coaches continue to explore and utilize compensatory acceleration, its impact on strength, power, and overall performance will likely remain a crucial element in achieving athletic excellence.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE
Go from Average Joe to MVP with performance programming battle tested at the highest level.
Grind in Silence. Let Success Make Noise.
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Fighting Fire With Fire
Power Athlete Leo Rosa: Forged by Training, Strengthened by Fire In the realm of pinnacle performance, some…
Unleash Your Inner Champion
Alright let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of leveling up your nutrition game. Let’s talk about behavior goals…
Liquid Calorie Landmines: Fat Loss Saboteurs
Listen up, because I am about to drop some truth bombs that could be the game changer…
