In the Spotlight: Plyometrics

Plyometric exercises are essential for any athlete looking to enhance their explosive strength, and overall speed of movement. They increase your body’s ability to release and absorb forces and, as an added bonus, they help to facilitate weight loss and increase muscle tone.

I cannot emphasize enough just how important periodization training is any to anyone looking to increase and improve their strength, speed, endurance, stability, or any other fitness goal they’ve set. Following the same program month after month will leave you stuck in the mud, expecting results that you are not going to get from sticking with the same routine repeatedly.

When it comes to post-workout nutrition, it has been drilled in our heads that we need to take advantage of this magical “window of opportunity” to reap the full benefits of strength training. But is it true? Let’s separate fact from fiction and determine what will apply according to your workout routine and daily macronutrient intake. So, what type of post-workout nutrition is right for a strength training athlete?

Nutritional supplementing. Are supplements good or bad for us? We hear so many conflicting things about taking them, so what should we understand and look for when purchasing a supplement? Let’s start by looking at the supplement industry itself.