Can I Gain Muscle Mass and Get shredded at the Same Time?

Probably not. Gaining muscle and size requires more calories. On average it takes another 3500 calories to gain one pound. And gaining a pound of muscle is hard because it requires multiple sessions of training to get the muscles to grow. For example, if I have 25%...

Thought on Power Training, Pt. 1

The difference in and utility of strength and power Force (max strength) and power are important qualities for any athlete. While the two terms are often used interchangeably among sports coaches, we should be aware that force/strength and power are actually distinct...

How do I get six-pack abs as quickly as possible?

There’s the “quick” word again. Changing your body…it takes what it takes. And it’s rarely quick. If you gained 100 pounds of weight over 4 years, then it is reasonable to think it will take 4 years to lose it. Of course, you can gain it or lose it faster. However,...

SISU

Sisu is a unique Finnish concept. It is a Finnish term that can be roughly translated into English as strength of will, determination, perseverance, and acting rationally in the face of adversity. Sisu is not momentary courage, but the ability to sustain that courage....

Kaizen

Kaizen. This is an unusual word, and most people have never heard of it. It is a Japanese term meaning “change for the better” and “continuous improvement”. Why is this a core value? How does it impact me and my training? William S. Burroughs...
Writing a Team Strength and Conditioning Program

Writing a Team Strength and Conditioning Program

The process of Reverse Engineering, Evaluating, and Critical Thinking Pt. 2 of 2 For individual needs, coaches should think about: Injury History Positions Team Averages The first point is fairly obvious. If you have a healthy athlete with a healed injury, this may...

Discipline

Motivation is a great. It is powerful. It is also…fleeting. Discipline keeps you going when you don’t want to, or when you don’t think you have the capacity. I will speak personally here, I have had my share of injuries. I even had a blood clot in my leg earlier in...

Writing a Team Strength and Conditioning Program

The process of Reverse Engineering, Evaluating, and Critical Thinking Pt. 1 of 2 Any serious strength and conditioning coach is a life-long learner. Apart from the money spent on required continued education for certifications, I believe that good coaches read books,...

Enjoyment

James Clear highlights in his book, Atomic Habits, that certain things must occur for new habits to start and persist. And one necessity is Enjoyment. We are “selling” restraint, work, struggle, and effort at Unbreakable Athletics. We are NOT selling beer, pizza,...
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