Category Archives: General Strength Training
Nonlinear Periodization for MMA
Nonlinear Periodization for MMA David Bellomo, PES Introduction Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a complex sport that combines the punching and footwork of Western boxing, the elbow and knee strikes of Muy Tai, and the grappling of Greco Roman wrestling … Continue reading
Core Training for Swimming
Core Training for Swimmers In recent years, Core Training has been the subject of countless articles and books for athletes and non-athletes alike. Originally prescribed by physical therapists to patients with low back pain, Core Training is now commonly practiced … Continue reading
Stability Training for Strength and Power
Stability Training? I know, you are probably picturing some anorexic contortionist kid who works for Cirque du Sole` jumping and balancing on exercise balls. Before you send this article to the trash, hear me out. I completely understand that to … Continue reading
KISS and Grow Strong
Strength training has been around for thousands of years. In the 6th Century B.C., Milo of Crotona, a city in what is now Southern Italy, came up with a simple, yet ingenious system for achieving strength and power. Milo would … Continue reading
