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“Nothing endures but change.”-Heraclitus (540 BCE – 480 BCE) Ancient Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, was onto something big. Although the quote has been translated in a number of ways, the theme remains the same and encompasses one of the major aspects of the human condition. Ultimately we cannot prevent change, therefore, we are driven by not…
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When it comes to paella what’s your pleasure? All meat, all seafood or a combo? I’m partial to seafood in mine, shellfish especially but I do like the flavor of spicy sausage thrown in. And the beauty of paella is beyond the basic ingredients you can vary it up each time you make it. In…
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“A real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength in distress, and grows in reflection.” Power Athlete and Talk and to Me Johnnie cover topics like coaching tools, nutrition guidelines, and even accessory work that works. To guide or build upon topics, Power Athlete coaches use a powerful tool: Reflection. Essential, yet seldom used, reflection links…
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In the first installment of How to Approach a Sport Coach, we explored the dynamic relationship between the sport coach and the strength coach. As with most careers, social intelligence is key. To be a successful strength coach, you must effectively communicate, listen and have a handful of ways to say the same thing. The initial…
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Standard anatomical textbook approach to our body’s joints is to identify the action; flexion, extension and rotation; and the muscle groups that control these actions. Following this identification, strength coaches identify which muscles should be trained to enhance performance in a given sport. Often this approach is applied to prime movers like the hips and…
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In case you didn’t know, music matters. It’s science. And when it comes to choosing music at Power Athlete HQ, our rule is simple- the strongest person in the gym gets to play DJ. This is how I’ve inadvertently become something I’m not entirely proud of, something I hide from my friends and family, something…
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Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines an athlete is “a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina.”…
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