Archive: Feb 2012

Off Season Training For Wrestlers

Question: Jay, wrestling season is almost over and I have a few guys lined up to come in after the season. I have a general idea of what I want to do with them, but just wanted to see if you have any special considerations for these guys. Right now, my plan of attack is: 3-4 week recovery period with lots of SMR, stretching, rehabbing nagging injuries and imbalances, and bodyweight work Off-season training- work a lot of strength work with submaximal weights, explosiveness with jumps, med ball work, and Olympic lifts (dumbbell only). Also work on muscular… continue reading.

10 World Champ Training Tips

The NFL season has come and gone. Here in America we are entering that great sports void that happens every year between the end of football season and the beginning of baseball season. It’s the dead of winter, there’s very little to do and neither of the two most popular sports is on TV for your viewing pleasure. A difficult time for fans, to be sure. The good news is that gives you more time to dedicate to your training. There’s only about 16 weeks until Memorial Day weekend so there’s no time for slacking off. (***Shameless Plug Alert- 16… continue reading.

Southwestern Eggs

Recipe courtesy of Metabolic Cooking Makes 1 Serving Perfect for a snack, spread or sandwich Ingredients • 1 whole hard-boiled egg • 3 hard boiled eggs, whites only • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt • Pinch of chilli powder • Pinch of garlic powder • Pinch of onion powder • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar Directions 1. Peel the eggs and slice the eggs in half. 2. Carefully remove 3 yolks (leaving 1 yolk) into a mixing bowl. 3. Mash the eggs with… continue reading.