How often should you train? What days should you train? When should you rest? And how much? These are the needs that have to be assessed as you determine your…
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Every year, I try to go to The Big O in Eugene, Oregon. It’s a totally rad tournament that hosts teams and skaters from all over the world. It’s usually…
There’s an old saying that goes something like this: “You can’t out train a poor diet.” — WISE (PROBABLY DEAD) WHITE MALE Pithiness aside, it’s true. If you’re not covering…
At this point in your athletic career, you’ve probably been exposed to the cookie analogy of strength training. If not, here’s a refresher: “Let’s look at an example of a…
You can’t always get to the gym. TRUTH. You can’t always get to the massage therapist or chiropractor. TRUTH. You can’t always get out for a run. TRUTH. So keep…
Last week, was the beginning of a list of mistakes that derby skaters make ALL. THE. TIME. when it comes to their cross training. Without further ado, part two: You…
*Mistake is a harsh word. I know you’re not sitting on a bench lacing up your skates and thinking, “How can I possibly make myself less effective when I play…
Working out — exercising, cross-training, whatever you want to call it — forces your body to adapt to the demands you put upon it. Think about it this way: when…