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Chris Holder: An Argument for Early Specialization in Sports
The argument against early specialization is a strong one, but Chris Holder believes that an early focus on one sport can be beneficial, if done correctly ...
Kathy Dooley: Hip Compression in the Lunge
If you sit all day, you’ll eventually deal with hip compression. Kathy Dooley takes you to her working position—the lunge—for decompression and full hip extension.
Dan John: Wandering Weights, Issue # 156
Dan John's Wandering Weights: Our Epic Journey Through All Things Heavy, Issue # 156
Training Wheels Don’t Teach Balance
Have you ever seen a child lean on one training wheel while making a turn? The child learned a behavior that will need to be unlearned. This was not learning to appreciate balance; it w...
Josh Hillis: How to Gauge Weight Loss Progress
One of the toughest factors in weight loss is gauging progress; to know what’s working and build momentum. Josh Hillis discusses using a combination of weight, bodyfat and body measur...
Stuart McGill: Scientific Odds Ratios and Injury
Stuart McGill gives us a quick review on understanding the statistics of injury risk, discusses what his studies have learned about injuries in first responders and posits what that mea...
Dan John: Wandering Weights, Issue # 155
Dan John's Wandering Weights: Our Epic Journey Through All Things Heavy, Issue # 155
Gray Cook: Rolling Isn’t Magic
Rolling is great as a corrective exercise because of its position in the developmental sequence, but as Gray Cook explains, it can also be an informative assessment to have in your tool...
Sue Falsone: Cervical Thoracic Junction Yoga Mobility Drill
Looking for a drill to regain mobility in the shoulder and cervical thoracic junction? Sue Falsone goes back to yoga for the perfect movements.
Dan John: Wandering Weights, Issue # 154
Dan John's Wandering Weights: Our Epic Journey Through All Things Heavy, Issue # 154
Iron History
Even though our training has evolved since the memorable days of the 1950s and '60s, it's still great fun to look back at the formative years of our iron history.