There are a ton of misconceptions when it comes to nutrition. You might be surprised by how many you believed in prior to this. Here’s a brief myth vs. fact check for you to use and move forward with in your nutritional endeavors. Myth: “I want to … [Read more...]
Coach’s Corner: 2019 Crossfit Games Open Reflections
Thoughts From the Power and Grace Staff The 2019 CrossFit Games Open has come and gone. We preach to our athletes, in the gym or remotely, to periodically reflect on their goals to ensure that their actions match their pursuit. As coaches, we also … [Read more...]
2 Truths and A Lie: Coaching in the Sport of Weightlifting: Truth #2
Truth: Minutia Makes the Difference By: Spencer Arnold My coaching career began as an assistant under Stan Luttrell at Chestatee High School. He gave me the privilege and the responsibility of training his middle school team. I wasn’t writing a … [Read more...]
2 Truths and A Lie: Coaching in the Sport of Weightlifting: Truth #1
Truth: Successful Coaches and Athletes Think in Years not Months By: Spencer Arnold When I walked into my high school weight room at fourteen years old I had no idea what sport was about to ignite in my life. I weighed 80 pounds soaking wet, had … [Read more...]
Nutrition Choices : Does “quality over quantity” apply to athletes?
By: Jourdan Delacruz As an athlete, I battle with this question time and time again. With all my experience I still do not truly know the answer. I have worked with multiple nutritionists and dieticians in order to boost my performance and … [Read more...]
2 Truths and A Lie: Coaching in the Sport of Weightlifting: Lie #1
An Athlete’s Success is Linked to the Big Lifts they Make in Training By: Spencer Arnold I remember the first time I saw a human being put 400 pounds over their head. It was Matt Mays, an assistant football coach and competitive weightlifter at … [Read more...]
Power and Grace Radio | Episode 40: Athlete Panel – Regional Memories
In this edition of Power and Grace Radio, J.J. talks with athletes who recall their favorite Regionals moments, recorded from the 2018 Power and Grace Fall Training Camp. As always you can find this episode on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher! … [Read more...]
Power and Grace Radio | Episode 38: Masters, Firefighters, and More
In this edition of Power and Grace Radio, J.J. talks with Phil Kniep and Austin Kemink about coaching and training as a masters, fitness and health in fire departments, and more from the 2018 Power and Grace Fall Training Camp. As always you can … [Read more...]
“Sugar-Free,” Not As Glorious As It Sounds
The label, “sugar-free” has made quite the appearance on many popular food products in the last few decades. “Sugar-free” is surprisingly enticing to many, as people often choose certain products with this label because they think it is a healthier … [Read more...]
Power and Grace Radio | Episode 37: Programming & Starting a Weightlifting Program
In this edition of Power and Grace Radio, J.J. and Spencer talk discuss recent events in weightlifting, how to start a club, and how to program for different demographics. As always you can find this episode on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher! … [Read more...]
Power and Grace Radio | Episode 36: Sanctioned Event News
In this edition of Power and Grace Radio, J.J. and Duke talk about the recent news on of sanctioned event replacing regionals and what this means for coaches, athletes, and fans. As always you can find this episode on iTunes, Google Play, and … [Read more...]
American Open 3: Las Vegas: In Review
We knew this one would be different. I don’t think anyone knew just how different this one would be but we knew it would be different. Add 1600+ weightlifters to Las Vegas, a final World Championship qualifier, and the first time the new weight … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Leverage Velocity for Competition Prep: Part 3
In my previous two blogs, there’s been a high emphasis on the science and technical parameters of competition prep using velocity based training. In this final installment in the series, I’d like to take a little less look at the science and a little … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Leverage Velocity for Competition Prep: Part 2
In Part 1, I mentioned how we use velocity based training to transition the speed of our squats from strength gain to competition prep. In this blog, I want to talk a little bit about how we used peak velocity as a preparatory means of measurement in … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Leverage Velocity for Competition Prep: Part 1
Over a year ago, I stumbled upon velocity based training. I was fascinated by the idea that a coach could directly create the type of impact and stimulus desired with almost precise certainty. I loved the idea that if I wanted to work a certain phase … [Read more...]