Plyometrics are a commonly used means in many physical preparation programs. The true value in plyometrics and rationale for their use is in the name; the term is not, contrary to common practice, synonymous with jump training exercises. In 1978, plyometrics were defined by Fred Wilt as: “Training drills designed to bring the gap between
Today we are excited to introduce another presenter for The 2013 Seminar, Landon Evans. Landon is on staff at the University of Iowa working with their Olympic Strength and Conditioning Staff and is also the department’s sport nutritionist. Landon will be presenting on a unique topic that is sure to be of great value and
I’m pleased to welcome back to The Seminar, author of Ultimate MMA Conditioning Joel Jamieson. Joel has been a favorite of all in attendance the past two years, and with his presentation overviewing his camp preparation for his MMA fighters, this year is sure to bring it! JD: Joel, it’s great to have you back
When I was a teenager, my father frequently reminded me that I didn’t know shit-from-Shinola. (Thanks to the Google, I finally know what Shinola is.) In retrospect, he was generally correct. As a new strength coach with only three years of experience, were my father still alive, he could say the same thing and be
Today, I’m happy to introduce our eighth presenter for The 2013 Seminar, Jesse Burdick. Jesse is a former collegiate baseball player, turned powerlifter, and is now a coach at Combat Sports Academy and running the Crossfit Powerlifting specialty course with Mark Bell (Super Training Gym). He recently totaled elite at 220 after leaning up, dropping
Today we would like to introduce 2013 Seminar presenter Dr. Michael Kalinski. Dr. Kaliniski is currently a Professor of Exercise Physiology at Kent State University. Prior to his tenure at Kent State, Dr. Kalinski at the Kiev State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport, first as a student, and then as a professor and department
Today I am excited to introduce another one of our speakers for The 2013 Seminar, Kelly Starrett. Kelly received his DPT in 2007 from Samuel Merritt College in Oakland, California. Kelly is most known for his work with CrossFit athletes, but his experience is definitely not limited to just that. Outside of his work
We are extremly excited to announce the latest addition to the 2013 Seminar, Dr. Natalia Verkhoshansky. Dr. Verkhoshansky gave two fantastic presentations (GAS, and Shock Method) at the 2012 Seminar and we are excited to have her back in 2013. As part of her re-introduction to our readers for this coming edition of The Seminar,
