My dad has a lot of tools. I walked in to his garage the other day, and I swear it looked like the inside of a Lowe’s shopping center. My first thought was “man, this is pretty cool.” After all, to me – and most guys out there – power tools are pretty intriguing. My […]
A Case FOR Exercise Machines
“Exercise machines suck.” “Exercise machines don’t build muscle.” “Exercise machines don’t build strength. “Exercise machines aren’t functional.” These are just a handful of the things I hear on a regular basis regarding exercise machines and their use – or lack thereof – in an exercise routine. Now, I’m all for compound, barbell exercises, and I […]
The Four Horsemen of Optimal Recovery (Part 2)
Nick Smoot-Owner of Smoot Fitness smootfitness.com Last week I covered what I consider to be the first two “horsemen” of optimal recovery, sleep and nutrition. If you haven’t read part one, I highly recommend you check it out HERE before moving forward. For everyone else, let’s move right in to horsemen three and four, rest […]
Mobility Basics to Increase Performance
Mobility Basics to Increase Performance Nick Smoot- Owner of Smoot Fitness Whether you are a strength athlete, soccer player, gymnast, or a stay at home mom, having good mobility is a must. It allows for efficient movement, the ability to perform normal activities, provides the environment for optimal athletic performance, and is the kryptonite to […]