Functional Training
This section of the site collects content relating to functional training: build muscle, strength, speed, agility, mobility, endurance, and more.
Your Amazing Muscle Fascia – An Excerpt
This post is an excerpt from Functional Training and Beyond that discusses the crucial role of the fascia for movement and power.
Why Everyone Should Run (Like Bruce Lee)
Running is not just for “runners!” There’s a reason that Bruce Lee used to jog every day.
It’s Time to Reconsider the Three Set Approach
This post explores the traditional 3 x 10 approach to sets and reps and argues that there are more efficient & interesting ways to train.
Quadrupedal Movement: The Bear Crawl Exercise Explained
This post explores the benefits of quadrupedal movements – for coordination, strength, and endurance.
Five Kettlebell Exercises to Jump Higher – At-Home Athleticism!
This post lists five kettlebell exercises to jump higher quickly. All can be done from home and are highly effective!
How to Train Reflexes, Focus, and Decision Making
This post explores the many ways athletes and others can train reflexes, focus, and decision making. Learn about sports vision and more!
How to Strengthen Knees for Rehab, Prehab, and Explosive Jumps
This post explores how to strengthen knees for faster running, higher jumping, and injury prevention and recovery!
REAKT Performance Trainer Review – The Most Effective Brain Training Tool Yet? (Oculus Quest)
This is a review of REAKT Performance Trainer for the Quest Platform. This VR brain training tool may be the most powerful yet.
Plyometric Training Explained In Depth
This post explains plyometric training: what it is, what it isn’t, and how to get the most from it. Train for impressive explosiveness!
An Homage to the Incredible Athleticism of Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan’s amazing athleticism is often underappreciated. Here’s why Jackie is inspirational and what we can all learn from him!
