Nick Smoot- Owner of Smoot Fitness Smootfitness.com There seems to be a trend going around promoting soreness and fatigue as leading indicators of workout success. Although soreness is a common by-product of a hard training session, is that really what we should focus on when determining whether or not we are making progress in the […]
All About Foam Rolling
Nick Smoot-Owner of Smoot Fitness Smootfitness.com There has been a rise in awareness recently on the importance of mobility and flexibility work. Stretching, joint distractions (using a band to pull apart two joint surfaces and clear up the joint capsule), SMR (Self-Myofascial Release), dynamic mobility exercises; they are all extremely important in your ability […]
Warming Up for Optimal Performance
Warming Up For Optimal Performance Nick Smoot- Owner of Smoot Fitness Smootfitness.com When I first started lifting weights, I was the stereotypical “beginner” that did everything completely wrong. I didn’t pay attention to proper nutrition, never gave my muscles time to recover, and let my pride dictate my weights, leading to improper technique development […]
The Exercises That Every Training Program Should Focus On
The Exercises That Every Training Program Should Focus On Nick Smoot-Owner of Smoot Fitness Smootfitness.com Email: nsmoot2@gmail.com Twitter: Smootyn Common knowledge in the strength and conditioning world is that the variables of training need to constantly change in order for someone to continue making progress toward their goals. Among these variables is exercise […]
How to Set a Personal Record Every Workout
How to Set a Personal Record Every Workout Nick Smoot- Owner of Smoot Fitness Smootifitness.com A core belief of mine is that a personal record should be set in every training session. Not each week, month, or year; every single workout. Now many people are going to fall prey to the “I can’t” mindset, […]