Both are scary to endure, but as an athlete, it’s part of the game. A little bit of knowledge can go a long way in managing this kind of stress.
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Today I’m going to address one line of scientific inquiry that has a direct impact on our current understanding of human strength: the changing view of the human grip.
Brainstorm: Changing Perspectives on Human Strength — Human Grip Read More »
By George Harrolds Cover image: By Ricardo630 – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=30626126 How many chess sets do you have in your home? If you’re one of the many people who has chosen to embrace chess as part of your lifestyle, you have no doubt already moved beyond the decision to learn to play
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There is an abundance of negative claims and evidence about the effects of AAS. These claims and evidence are much more visible and accessible than those about beneficial effects of these substances. The consequence of this discrepancy is a state of misinformation.
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Authored by Zhill Olonan and Geoffrey Woo • Originally published at HVMN – May 3, 2019 • 4 min read Before an important talk or podcast, Dr. Rhonda Patrick drinks exogenous ketone esters. Why? With Dr. Patrick describing the main benefit as feeling “less anxious and more in the present”, there’s something worth unpacking here. Can ketones help with anxiety? What’s the state of
Everyone who has ever considered a weight control or weight loss program heard about “cheat days” and “off days”. The technical term for this is “intermittent energy restriction” (IER). Like “intermittent fasting”, it is a diet regimen in which longer periods with a constant energy consumption level are interspersed with an unrestricted period or a
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Authored by Dr. Brianna Stubbs and Zhill Olonan • February 28, 2019 • 13 min read Originally published at HVMN To stay up to date on the cutting-edge of health and performance, HVMN Research Lead Dr. Brianna Stubbs tends to read a lot of scientific literature…a lot. Every month, she will dive into the latest and most exciting research papers by walking us
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Understanding the foundations of motor skill learning allows the coach to create a strategy tailored to that specific athlete.
When the skill doesn’t stick or is lost: two stories and their strategies – part 1 Read More »
(Originally published on elitefts, authored by me) This is the 11th day after my young friend and athlete’s passing. It’s a lot of time but not time enough to elaborate on my questions. They remain unanswered. I only coached him for a couple of months but the darkness in our continued private conversation kept me
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Today I won’t share someone’s program. It doesn’t make sense anymore. He’s gone (as in deceased). (originally published at elitefts – authored by me) I was informed of his passing Monday, two days later. I still can’t explain my inner paradox: I had been engaging in mental rehearsals, “auto-biographical function” or just entertaining random trains
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