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Use this Strategy to Avoid Choking Under Pressure

You may love or hate me for this, but I’m a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan. We’ve had a pretty good little season.  There have been some frustrating losses, but overall we got the top wild card spot and took care of the Buccaneers when it mattered most, which has excited…

Just Keep Swimming

At one point in my life, I decided to do a Triathlon.  I was a good runner and could survive on the bike for that time, so I just had to apply my fitness to get through the water. As a lifeguard throughout High School, I knew “how” to swim…

The Correct Way to Taper for A Competition

Every athlete has the natural desire to “panic train” in the weeks leading up to the event. It’s completely natural to feel this way—wanting to utilize every ounce of energy possible to get into peak condition. But in the final weeks of training, it’s the rest more than the work…

How to Maintain your Olympic Lifts While Your Gym is Closed

Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen people putting in work with whatever they’ve got and prioritizing movement in every way possible.   If you’ve been following the tag #keeplifting promoted by USA Weightlifting, there’s been great stuff.  Everything from this washer squat to technique work with a simple broomstick.  Despite…

The Reasons Why You Should Warm-Up

The workout bible says you must warm up to prevent injuries and improve performance.  But knowing a bit about why you should warm up will give you a better appreciation for the process and what to strive for as you go through its application. Here’s a quick look at why…

Bogey-Proof Shoulders

I need to set the record straight… Two years ago I was featured on the golf podcast called 18STRONG with Jeff Pelizzaro. Jeff is a physical therapist and trainer who has created an awesome show dedicated to helping golfers improve their performance and fitness. It was an honor to be listed among…

Maximize Your Arm Care By Using Your Grip

A recent article went around pumping up the advantages of wrist cuffs when doing arm care. Although the advice was well intended, an even better option presents itself when you look deeper at the evidence. You can read the article here: Why You Should Be Using The Wrist Cuffs On…

Become a Pushup-Pullup Machine With the Murph Prep Challenge

We call this the Murph Prep Challenge because it will lead up to the classic Memorial Day test of strength and fitness called Murph. For those unfamiliar with the workout, it’s in honor of Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, who was killed in action and later awarded the Medal of Honor…

How We’re Building Better Swimmers

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]A grindstone is a rough slab of stone used to grind, sharpen, and polish.  It’s designed to make tools and weapons that are built to perform. The Crossover Symmetry System is a grindstone in an athlete’s training program, used to build a foundation for movement. This foundation is key to…