Working on the skill of landing is just as important as jumping. This standing drop to jump sequence will help you do both.
Today's Edge: Just because the internet says an exercise is great, it doesn't mean it's great for you. Have you ever tried classic deadlifts and had trouble with form, pain or both? Before you give up on deadlifts all together try this landmine variation.
Today's Edge: I've posted before about how eggs are super nutritious, how they don't cause the cholesterol problems like many folks blame them for, and how evidence suggests that consuming 2-3 eggs per day is part of a healthy eating approach. Choosing the right eggs can be confusing. Let's make sense of all of the marketing jargon surrounding eggs so you can make the healthiest choice:
Cardio tends to be the go-to mode of exercise because it's easy to do on autopilot. This isn't a message to say cardio is bad; it's not.
The supplement aisle shouldn't be the first place you turn for vitamin D3. It's easy to get carried away with vitamin D3 supplementation. Try these 3 sources first:
It's not good enough to work hard in the offseason. You need to work hard on the right stuff:
Agility and change of direction speed are independent skills (read: different skills). However, many people continue to train and test them in the same way (shocking, I know…but as TDAE blog readers, you don’t have to be one of these people).
Push-ups done with poor form can cause low back pain and shoulder problems. Use this checklist to make sure you're a push-up pro 💪🏻:
Today's Edge: There could be some sneaky but easy to fix things that could be contributing to your low back pain:
Today's Edge: If you want to get faster, you'll need to train for horizontal force production. The Band Broad Jump will help you.
You wouldn't plant a rose in a garden of weeds and expect it to turn into a garden of roses. Stop looking for one food or nutrient to magically make you healthier.
Today's Edge: There's nothing worse than hammering away at the gym and not seeing results. When you first start a new training program, results can come quickly. Sometimes, after you've been following a plan for awhile the results start to level off. Here are 5 ways to responsibly spice up your workout program to help you bust through training plateaus:
Waiting for change to happen or a better path to pop up is a death sentence. Write that down: waiting is death! You always have 3 options when you're in a situation or on a path that is not what you want:
I know you want to jump higher, but what about the landing? One question I get often is "What exercises will help me jump higher?" My answer isn't complicated - squat, deadlift, hip thrust, and lunge variations are the foundation of good jump training. Most people ignore the fact that when done correctly these tried and true lifts also prepare you for the landing.
You're going to have cravings for sweets. The secret is to have healthy dessert options on the ready. This honey walnut topping is a great example. Scroll over to see the easy steps to making it.
The oils you use to cook with can make or break your healthy intentions. This Southwest Turkey & Bean Salad is a perfect example of how you can turn a healthy recipe unhealthy depending on the oils you use.
Sometimes we lose sight of what's necessary for training at a high level. The bells and whistles are lovely, but great training requires commitment, attention to detail, and patience. It's never easy, but keeping your body at it's best will be easier when you stay anchored to these training tenets: