Written by: Kevin Cann “How many days a week should I be training” is a question I get practically every day. I encourage people to do some type of physical activity daily, but this does not mean picking up a barbell every single day. We need to take into consideration how the training program affects… Continue Reading
How to Squat with Longer Limbs
Written by: Kevin Cann This is one of my favorite excuses in the world of powerlifting, “My squat sucks because I have long limbs.” I have even seen numerous posts circling around the web showing pictures of people with different anatomical makeups squatting and even skeletal diagrams showing the exact same thing. The problem with… Continue Reading
Importance of the Midfoot in the Squat
Written by: Kevin Cann I love the squat. This exercise to me is the single most important exercise one can do in their training program. Now, this does not mean that we should see everyone throw a bar on their back, sit down and stand up with it. The squat has many different variations whether… Continue Reading
Are Your Upper Traps Hurting Your Lifts?
Written by: Kevin Cann This article is inspired by the numerous athletes and clients that have come into my office complaining of shoulder pain. One thing that I have noticed in this group is that almost all of them have increased tone in their upper traps. This is not too hard to believe, as the… Continue Reading
Do You Suffer from Elbow Pain?
Written By: Kevin Cann One of the most popular complaints I get at Total Performance Sports is “My elbow hurts.” When you think about it this makes quite a bit of sense. We write, text, type all day at work and then we go to the gym and grip a barbell or dumbbell to lift… Continue Reading
What is Strong?
Written by: Kevin Cann I got the idea to write this article from an internet hater that told me I have no idea how to get people strong. What does that statement even mean? What exactly is strength? I know what it is not. It is not sitting behind your computer commenting on articles, that… Continue Reading
Why We Do Not Step Over the Bar: A Psychological Approach to Training
Written by: Kevin Cann The strength sports and Crossfit are more popular now than they ever have been. With one calendar year ending and another beginning, even more people will begin their journey into these sports. This makes this as good of a time as any to take a look at the psychological aspect of… Continue Reading
Go Down Swinging…
This post was written by Russ Blanck, a 56-year old police officer who adopted CrossFit and a Paleo lifestyle as a means to maximize his functional fitness. CrossFit and Paleo have helped him achieve his goals. He works and trains alongside officers 20 to 30 years younger than him. As a certified emergency manager he provides logistical… Continue Reading
Are You Recovering or Resting
Written By: Kevin Cann Charlie Francis is one of my favorite strength and conditioning coaches to have ever walked the planet. He was well ahead of his time in understanding that an athlete’s success does not only come from workouts, but from everything going on in their lives. He knew everything going on personally that… Continue Reading
CrossFit and The Aging Athlete
Guest post written by: Judah Boulet In a prior post, I discussed strength and conditioning considerations in the aging athlete. CrossFit is the greatest growing strength and conditioning program. If you are like me, and enjoy CrossFit workouts, enjoy the camaraderie and community of a gym atmosphere, how can you make “CrossFit” fit into… Continue Reading
