Written by Brian Grasso There is no real danger in kids performing machine based training under the proper supervision and appropriate guidelines. Many studies done the world over have concluded that strength based training programs done on this kind of fitness equipment is very safe for young children (again under appropriate guidelines). My issue is …

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Written by Brian Grasso   As the parent or coach of a young athlete, this is going to be the most important article you ever read. It has to do with speed training and, as a parent, what you likely don’t know about that topic. Moreover, the incorrect information that many other Trainers and Coaches …

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Written by Brian Grasso Flexibility is a very misunderstood concept. For starters, flexibility and stretching have long been considered to be the same thing, when in fact, they’re not. Performing basic static stretches (like a standard hamstring or calf stretch) can certainly increase the resting length and decrease the tone of a given muscle, but …

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