What Does Paralympic Strength Training Look Like? TOPIC: Paralympians undergo rigorous training when preparing for the Paralympic Games. While the Paralympics only last about two weeks, getting ready takes place all year, as these athletes are among the most dedicated...
Ballistic vs. Plyometric: Understanding Dynamic Movements TOPIC: Have you heard the Russian proverb, “once you stop jumping, you start dying”? A little dramatic and fatalistic maybe, but the basic idea centers around maintaining your body’s capacity to perform...
Top 5 Exercises for a Better Deadlift TOPIC: How many reps should you do for muscle growth? How can you get a better pump from a movement that usually doesn’t make you sore? Tweaking your program to include high-volume and tempo sets is sure to get you the kind...
TrainHeroic’s Massive Gift Guide for the Fitness Nerd in Your Life The most wonderful time of the year—when everything is on sale and your inbox is flooded with promos and each time you click “purchase”, you can feel your bank account groan. But man, there is some...
Everything You Need to Know About Energy Systems It pays to know about your body’s energy systems, whether you’re a coach or an athlete. Jonathan Mike, PhD, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, USAW, NKT-1 is a currently a faculty member the Exercise Science department at...
Program Design 101: How to Build Your Own Workout Program How are you navigating the world of fitness after years of being coached? Are you just winging it in the gym? Are you making any progress, or just spinning your wheels? It’s easy to fall into fitness...
