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#MotivationMonday: Find Your “Why”
For a high majority of today's fitness world, their motivation is fueled by cute motivational memes and the alluring promises of a 5-day shred. But those sources have one major flaw: their motivation is only temporary. That inspirational quote or false promise will...
This 325 pound weighted chin-up will motivate you to become a record-setter!
Although we may refuse to admit it, we've all had at least one moment in our lives when we wanted to be a trendsetter. Some of us were lucky enough to be one of the cool kids, but for many of us, junior high, high school, and maybe college were dark days for our...
#WorkoutWednesday: Learn how to pick things up with Tony Gentilcore!
This week's #WorkoutWednesday comes from the one and only Tony Gentilcore! Tony is known for his love to "pick things up" (particularly heavy things, like barbells) and that love led him to create his Pick Things Up workout programs. The best part is that today, we're...
#TipTuesday: The Guide to Handling Dead Bugs and Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Them!
Most of us treat dead bugs (yes, the exercise) the same way we treat dead bugs: we avoid them and hope that they'll magically disappear; or, better yet, we hope that someone else will do the dirty work. While this attitude is common, there are a few people who feel...
#Motivation Monday: Learn How to Work Out Frankenstein-style!
Ah, Monday. It's the day that taunts us with promises of a new work week while making us feel more like monsters than human beings. You know the feeling: bleary, lifeless eyes, a greenish complexion, stiff arms and legs, and a nail protruding through our foreheads....
Watch this man’s journey to the 2016 Olympics!
Since his days of competing on the University of Minnesota's (UM) swim team, David Plummer dreamt of competing in the Olympics. In 2012, his dream seemed to be coming true until he failed the Olympic trials by a fraction of a second (0.12 seconds to be exact). But...
#WorkoutWednesday: Learn how to absorb energy with this workout from Calvin Dietz!
This #WorkoutWednesday Calvin Dietz brings you a preview of his Multi-Sport Elite High School Triphasic Training program! After hitting a brick wall with two of his athletes, Dietz realized the need for a training method that would help his athletes generate more...
#TipTuesday: Get bulletproof ankles with this tip from Calvin Dietz!
From hockey players to swimmers, today's ankle band tips are important for all types of athletes! As the head Strength and Conditioning coach at the University of Minnesota, Calvin Dietz is not only committed to helping his athletes grow stronger but also to...
#MotivationMonday: Do you have what it takes to train like a decathlete?
Although athleticism can be measured in many ways, one of the ultimate tests is the Olympic decathlon. With its unique combo of strength, agility, speed, and explosiveness, the decathlon is ranked as one of the most elite competitions. As proof of the decathlon's...