I am going through a slump right now. I know I should be writing the second installment on blood flow restriction (BFR) training, but instead I am here, getting off track yet again. Plus, I want the BFR piece to be a good one. I feel this training tool is way too often misunderstood, or […]
Programming Around Pain: Adjusting Volume to Allow for Healing
Any experienced athlete will develop aches and pains throughout their career. While this is almost completely unavoidable, the way that we handle these minor set-backs can make or break our progress.
Injury By Adam Ripa, MS, CSCS
As a strength/physique athlete there are many challenges. Dieting and training are two that most know well. These are challenges that we are all well aware of and, in a sense, we enjoy them. But on the other hand, there are challenges that we don’t necessarily “sign up” for. One that took me by surprise […]