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What the World Needs is More Coaches

Posted on August 5, 2020


What does it mean to be a coach? On the surface a coach can be defined as someone who is helping an individual work towards achieving a goal. This is … Continue reading What the World Needs is More Coaches

 

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Review of Muscular Tension

Posted on August 3, 2020


One of the best books one can read to understand training (IMO) is  “Science and Practice of Strength Training,” by Vladimir Zatriorksy. Dr. Zatriorsky was a professor at Penn State … Continue reading Review of Muscular Tension

 

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Iron City Open Update

Posted on July 31, 2020


We at UF are proud of our connection to the local powerlifting community. As the GM I was lucky to step into a position that the great relationships were already … Continue reading Iron City Open Update

 

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A Conversation in my Head

Posted on July 29, 2020


Hamer and I were taking a break from some heated bocce ball matches after work one day and started having the old debate: low bar or high bar. Hamer stopped … Continue reading A Conversation in my Head

 

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Chef CeJ

Posted on July 27, 2020


Hello Union Chefs   Today it’s time to get on the line and run a dish on the fly (chef jargon).   Here is what is on the menu at Cafe … Continue reading Chef CeJ

 

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Training Optimally and Recovering Efficiently

Posted on July 24, 2020


In one of my recent blogs, I touched on understanding the basics of a training program. I discussed the areas of main movements, assistance work, accessories, volume, and intensity. Today … Continue reading Training Optimally and Recovering Efficiently

 

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He Blinded Me With Science

Posted on July 22, 2020


Attention Attention!!   Toss on your goggles because you’re about to be blinded by science…SCIENCE!   Union….this has been hiding in the shadows for far too long. Buried deep in … Continue reading He Blinded Me With Science

 

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Enjoy the Ride/State of the Union

Posted on July 20, 2020


Happiness Quotient (HQ) is the level of happiness one has achieved in their lifetime. How much happiness do you generally have in your life? This is a simple yet important … Continue reading Enjoy the Ride/State of the Union

 

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It Goes Beyond the Gym

Posted on July 17, 2020


You’ve probably heard it before, “ you can’t outwork a bad diet.” I mean you can try but at some point you’ll either hit a plateau with your goals or … Continue reading It Goes Beyond the Gym

 

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Being a Female in a Male Dominated Industry

Posted on July 15, 2020


I get many questions related to being a female in the strength and conditioning world. Often times it is related to how I work with other male coaches (sport coaches … Continue reading Being a Female in a Male Dominated Industry

 

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