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From Email Overload to Enterprise Efficiency: How Fort Bliss's 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team...

See why Trevor Terpening and Fort Bliss leaders use TeamBuildr to support soldiers across the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team.

Improving Communication to Solve Military Recruiting Crisis - Teamworks

The U.S. military is facing an unprecedented recruiting shortfall. One answer may lie in a next-generation recruiting communication platform that's proven its value in college sports.

How Pflugerville Fire Department Scaled Its Fitness Program to Meet the Needs of 225+ Firefighters

See why Pflugerville Fire Department relies on Vanessa Frost and TeamBuildr to support their firefighters' fitness and readiness.

Case Studies

Discover how RAPID's precision-driven approach has transformed the health and performance of elite athletes, executives, and high achievers. Explore real case studies showcasing data-driven strategies, cutting-edge interventions, and measurable results in longevity, body composition, recovery, and peak performance.

How to Operationalize an H2F Program - Part 1: Initiating Change

This is the first article in our three-part series on How to Operationalize an H2F Program. A huge "THANKS" to Joe Cruz for sharing his experience and wisdom.

How to Operationalize an H2F Program - Part 2: Foundational Systems

This is the second article in our three-part series on How to Operationalize an H2F Program. Click here to catch up on Part 1 - Initiating Change . A huge "THANKS" to Joe Cruz for sharing his experience and wisdom. We hope you find this series helpful and stay tuned for Part 3 - Beyond Physical Readiness.

How to Operationalize an H2F Program - Part 3: Beyond Physical Readiness

This is the third article in our three-part series on How to Operationalize an H2F Program. Click here to catch up on Part 1 - Initiating Change , and Part 2 - Foundational Systems . A huge "THANKS" to Joe Cruz for sharing his experience and wisdom.

What Is NSF Certification-and Why Does It Matter?

Less than 5% of supplement brands achieve NSF Certified for Sport® status. Fewer still follow the path Momentous is taking by pursuing certification for its entire product line. We find out why it's so important.

Managing Multi-Sport Performance Across 24 Teams

See how Johns Hopkins built a championship performance system across 24 teams using TeamBuildr for strength and conditioning and AMS.

Everything You Need to Know About Collagen

Collagen has become one of the most popular supplements. Find out how it can benefit you.

How Advanced Biomarker Testing Is Transforming Athlete Performance

Advanced biomarker testing helps athletes uncover hidden limiters, improve recovery, and create personalized plans to boost health and performance.

The Biggest Protein Myths Debunked

Protein is one of the three macronutrients (along with carbohydrates and fat) and one of the most widely used nutritional supplements. And yet despite how ubiquitous it is, there are many misconceptions and myths about how much protein you need, when it's best to take it, and more.

Smartabase Clearinghouse Solution Rolled Out to US Space Force | Teamworks

Clearinghouse is a purpose-built Military HPO Solution that enables capturing, aggregating, and visualizing wearable device data from service members in a secure environment.

Those Supplements Likely Don't Work and Might Be Harmful for Athletes

The hunt for a magic pill. Performance supplements have been marketed and sold since the early Olympics, but how do athletes and coaches know what to trust?

The Creative's Mind: How Exceptional Artists Think, Make, and Perform

Top creators like Keegan Hall, Chris Burkard, BT, Destin Daniel Cretton (Spider-Man 4 director) + Tim Allen share how they overcame writer's block, stage fright, and other mental blocks and made their mindset their biggest competitive advantage.

Kettlebell Training for Mountain Athletes: Improve Your Strength and Endurance

Kettlebell training is ideal for mountain athletes as it builds strength-endurance and mimicks the physical demands of mountain sports.

The Science and Controversy of Carbon Monoxide Rebreathing

Discover how carbon monoxide rebreathing is used to measure hemoglobin mass, its benefits for performance, and ethical concerns in endurance sports.

Help Your Athletes Heat Train Safely | TrainingPeaks

There's no need for your athletes to roast in a sauna for an extended period of time. Proper heat training hinges on regularity and quality.

Forest Bathing: Bust Stress and Boost Your Health by Reconnecting With Nature | Onnit Academy

"All truly great thoughts are conceived by walking." - Friedrich Nietzsche What's the best thing to do when you're feeling overwhelmed, angry, or depressed? While booze, drugs, or finding the source of your frustration and breaking its nose might be the first thoughts that spring to mind, you're more likely to get relief by taking a walk outside accompanied by a few deep breaths.

Case Study: How RAPID Helped McKinsey Executive Sunil Sanghvi Master Healthy Aging and Peak...

David Burt has built a successful career optimizing business performance at some of the world's most demanding companies-from Netflix to high-growth startups. But when it came to optimizing his own health, he felt almost helpless. During years of 100+ hour work weeks, he neglected his physical and mental well-being.

Case Study: How RAPID Helped David Burt Run His First Marathon, Fix Gut Health Issues, and...

David Burt has built a successful career optimizing business performance at some of the world's most demanding companies-from Netflix to high-growth startups. But when it came to optimizing his own health, he felt almost helpless. During years of 100+ hour work weeks, he neglected his physical and mental well-being.

5 Stretches for Runner's Knee Pain

Struggling with runner's knee? Here are five illustrated stretches for your legs that can help you treat and prevent knee pain.

Heavy and Punching Bag Workouts: The Expert's Guide - Onnit Academy

The heavy bag provides a fat-burning, cardio-boosting workout that's fun. Here's everything you need to know about training on one at home.

The Expert's Guide to Alcohol on The Ketogenic Diet - Onnit Academy

Can you follow a ketogenic diet and still drink alcohol? This guide shows you how much booze is ok, when, and what kinds.

Emmy-Winning Documentary on Civil Rights in Kansas City

Throughout American history, the Black community has struggled to gain equal rights. Olathe’s history is no different. However, through the actions of students, teachers, and city leaders of all races, Olathe has moved beyond a segregated community.

New High Performance Home in Westwood, Kansas | Kala Performance Homes

Learn how a family of six stayed on their beloved Westwood, Kansas lot when building a Kala home.

The Only 3 Pieces of Gym Equipment Athletes Need

In a sea of marketing messages touting the best fitness equipment available, how can you help an athlete train effectively with a minimal kit of equipment?

The Latest Evidence Proving Resistance Training Is Essential For Athletes

Do your athletes get sufficient stimuli to trigger Wolff's Law? Let's examine why resistance training is essential to include in endurance programming.

Emmy-Nominated Documentary: WE BELONG - THE BLACK BOB BAND OF SHAWNEE INDIANS

When the Shawnee tribes were forcibly removed from Indiana and Missouri in the 1830’s they settled in the Kansas City area. One smaller band, led by Chief Black Bob, came south and settled in southern Johnson County, near Olathe, where their plight continued.

Creatine vs L-Carnitine: Key Differences and Unique Benefits

Discover the key differences between Creatine and L-Carnitine, their benefits for exercise performance, and how to choose the right supplement for your goals.

Coaches Using TrainingPeaks to Train Athletes Across Unique Disciplines

It's not only runners, cyclists and triathletes. Learn how mountaineer, MMA fighter and Nordic skier coaches thrive on the TrainingPeaks app.

Breathing Techniques for Relaxation and Sleep | TrainingPeaks

Quality breathwork has been proven to promote a healthy mind and body. Here are three easy ways to incorporate calming breathing techniques into your daily routine.

Monitoring Injuries and Player Availability at North Melbourne FC - Teamworks

North Melbourne FC (NMFC) is an Australian rules football club that competes in the Australian Football League (AFL), the sports premier competition. Kevin White, Head of Performance, recently shared how Smartabase is helping the club oversee players availability, injury status, and overall wellbeing.

You're Part of Our Family: Cole Summers on Building a Legacy in Coaching and Life | StrongFirst

After nearly 50 years of coaching, Cole Summers shares his training principles for becoming stronger in sport, character, and life.

Helping Performers Fly Higher and Women Believe in Their Strength | StrongFirst

Whether helping Cirque du Soleil artistes or giving women the confidence to achieve, Artemis Scantalides spreads the message of strength

The Rise of Great Lakes SUP

When it comes to SUP hotspots, we typically think of Malibu, Tahoe or pretty much anywhere in Hawaii. But in the past few years, the Great Lakes paddling scene has flourished.

Creatine: Separating Facts from Fiction

When it comes to sports supplements, creatine probably only trails protein in terms of popularity. But while it's almost universally accepted among gym rats, misunderstandings about its benefits and alleged downsides have made others think twice before taking creatine. Let's examine some of the most popular myths.

Nashville SC Case Study: Keeping Players Safe and Parents Informed - Teamworks

See how Nashville SC Youth Academy uses Teamworks Hub to safeguard its players by consolidating communication and relevant documentation within Hub.

How Knowing Your Chronotype Can Improve Your Sleep

In this article, Vincent Mysliwiec, retired Army colonel, Professor of Research and Director of Sleep Medicine at UT Health San Antonio, shares how understanding your chronotype and circadian rhythm can help.

Post-Race Blues: Why It Happens & What to Do About It

Feeling inexplicably sad after a big race is a common feeling. Understand why it happens and use these practical steps to prevent the post-race blues.

From Chemo to the Leadville 100 Red Carpet

When an event is called "The Race Across the Sky," it's not to be taken lightly. Just ask anyone who has lined up at the start of the Leadville 100. The stats-15,600 feet of elevation gain and loss, the highest starting elevation of any US trail race at 9,200 feet, and, as the name suggests, 100 miles of rocky single track-are intimidating enough.

Top 5 AMS Integrations for Rugby Teams - Teamworks

Learn the top five types of AMS data integrations rugby teams are using to optimize player performance and derive deeper insights.

Can't Sleep Before a Race? Try These 3 Expert Sleep Strategies

Neurologist and sleep specialist Dr. Chris Winter provides helpful tips on how to get restful sleep in the nights leading up to a big race.

How to Cut In-House Engineering Costs with a Build & Buy Approach - Teamworks

Teamworks AMS sits alongside your in-house solution to drive efficiencies for software engineering teams to create propriety tools.

How INFLCR's Global Exchange Empowers Student-Athletes - Teamworks

See how INFLCR's Global Exchange connects student-athletes with national brands, helping them create valuable partnerships and access educational resources.

Protecting Student-Athletes from Harmful NIL Deals - Teamworks

Protecting student-athletes in the era of NIL is crucial, and platforms like INFLCR provide athletic departments with the tools to centralize, verify, and transparently manage NIL-related contacts, payments, and reporting.

Top 6 HPO Integrations for NFL Teams - Teamworks

Learn about the top performance technologies NFL teams are using and integrating with their HPO platform

Top HPO Integrations for MLB Teams - Teamworks

Learn the top human performance data integrations MLB teams are using for the collection, interpretation, and application of player data.

Smartabase for Football Clubs: Return to Play - Teamworks

Smartabase supports football (soccer) clubs' unique Return to Play process and protocols. See this workflow in action.

VIP Fireside Chat

We will have 10-12 Warriors with some of the most heroic feats ever completed during service present to share perspective, talk antics off the battlefield and to answer questions on anything non-classified you might be interested to know.

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The Leader's Mind: How Great Leaders Prepare, Perform, and Prevail

Amazon.com: The Leader's Mind: How Great Leaders Prepare, Perform, and Prevail (Audible Audio Edition): Jim Afremow PhD, Phil White, Tom Parks, HarperCollins Leadership: Audible Books & Originals

‎The Basketball Strong Podcast on Apple Podcasts

The Basketball Strong Podcast is not just for basketball junkies, this podcast is for anyone who loves to hear the human stories behind great people!The Basketball Strong Podcast brings experts, legends, and hidden gems of the game to one place to share their stories and insight. By asking the quest...

Endurance Athletes and Ozempic: What You Need to Know

What are the risks and benefits of taking Ozempic? Can it benefit athletes? Sports dietician Meghann Featherstun and nutritionist Kristen Blake weigh in.

TrainHeroic Presents: The Training Lab

The Training Lab is a collection of curated content from the Strength & Conditioning industry's top minds. We source content designed to empower coaches and athletes to Be Your Best.

Holding Paradox: How to Stop Being a Unidirectional Coach | TrainHeroic

Our job as coaches is to grow an athlete, client, or student three-dimensionally. To do so requires range and the ability to be multi-directional, so that we can adjust our tactics depending on what the person and situation demands at any given moment.

TrainHeroic Presents: The Training Lab

Nobody wakes up intending to spend half a day on social media platforms, yet that can easily be your reality. Coach Kenny Kane set out on an experiment to answer a simple question: Are social media platforms supporting or undermining people's efforts to become more fit, healthy, and well?

The Case for Continual Coaching Development and Education | TrainHeroic

If you're anything like me, I bet you were on fire those first couple of years - eager to learn everything you could and apply it to help your athletes get better every day.

How Communities Supports Veterans Service Organizations

Communities can help your organization better serve Veterans' transition to civilian life, extend the reach of VSOs, and attract corporate sponsorship funding.

Fat: The Most Misunderstood Fuel Source

Understand how your body uses fat as fuel, and the difference between fat oxidation and fat loss.

5 Micronutrient Deficiencies to Look for in Athletes

While many coaches are aware of common macronutrient requirements, there are five common micronutrient deficiencies in endurance athletes to monitor.

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Academy: Safeguarding

‍ The Wolverhampton Wanderers FC partnered with Teamworks in 2022 to streamline communications and operations across the club, from first team to academy. As safeguarding became a top priority for the Wolves, they turned to Hub to help protect players and ensure compliance with team and league safeguarding policies.

Revealing the Impact of Sleep Loss on Athletes' Performance Physiology

It's logical to assume that if your clients' sleep duration or quality is compromised, it will be detrimental to their health. Studies have shown that sleep loss hampers healing from injury, increases emotional volatility and decreases immune function. But does sleep impact endurance performance, and if so, what objective and subjective markers might be moving in the wrong direction?

A Political Apprenticeship: What Winston Churchill Taught Harry Truman

The two men couldn't have been more different. One was born in a magnificent palace, the other in a humble farmhouse. One had been in politics for 40 years, the other was a relative newcomer. One was lauded as his country's greatest Prime Minister. The other was derided as an accidental President...

Insights to Coaching Powerful Athena and Clydesdale Triathletes

Discover coaching tips for Athena & Clydesdale triathletes, overcoming stereotypes and boosting performance in these bigger influential athletes.

Empowering More BIPOC, Para-Athlete and Military Veteran Coaches

Members of the BIPOC community, para-athletes and military veterans can all provide valuable services to athletes, yet many find it difficult to get into coaching. We interviewed Paralympics triathlete and coach Jamie Brown, 80/20 Endurance Foundation's Coaches of Color director Bertrand Newson and US Military Endurance Sports executive director Mandy Midgett to find some of the tools, groups and strategies available to help underrepresented coaches breakthrough.

How the Norwegian Training Method Powers World Champion Triathletes

Although Kristian Blummenfelt felt broken after the 2022 Ironman Kona World Championship, he still finished third, while compatriot and reigning 70.3 champion Gustav Iden took the top spot. Blummenfelt had also had a historic year. Claiming the Ironman world title when the race temporarily moved to St.

67th Terrace | What it's like to live in a high performance home

Quietness is one of the qualities that make the Govindans feel most at ease in their Kala home. "Our son was born while we were in our old rental house and we couldn't sleep train him," Morgen said.

UCONN Study Shows How PR Lotion Keeps You Hydrated in Heat and Humidit

You may be aware that PR Lotion helps you keep going harder, for longer during training and reduces next-day soreness. But did you know that it can also keep you hydrated, particularly when you're in hot and/or humid conditions?

TrainHeroic Presents: The Training Lab

While I was writing this article, I caught my mind wandering as I jotted down my notes and recognized a couple of the cognitive distortions that I'm particularly susceptible to. How about you? Try going back through the list and pick the two or three that you struggle with most (even if you didn't realize it before I brought them to your attention).

Exploring Back to Basics Training with Andy Galpin | XPT®

By Dr. Andy Galpin | Tue May 14 2019 "As to methods, there may be a million and then some, but principles are few. The man who grasps principles can successfully select his own methods."

Kettlebell Training for the Fire Service | StrongFirst

I first became aware of kettlebell training in 2000 and began using them two years later, when I recognized their ability to make people more powerful and flexible. One of my driving forces was finding ways to fix my own shoulder issues, and when I saw the true potential of kettlebells firsthand, I knew this kind of training could also help my fellow firefighters become more durable.

How HANAH HERO Michelle Parker pursued Mastery in the mountains after a potentially career ending...

Part one of how Michelle Parker picked up the pieces of a could-be catastrophic knee injury. We catch up with her between photoshoots and filming segments, to discuss resilience, her groundbreaking six-part Red Bull TV show Originate, and the role of mentoring in her never-ending pursuit of mastery.

Jrue Holiday Talks Faith, Family + Basketball

NIL & the Transfer Portal - Performance Programs | Smartabase

Many facets of intercollegiate athletics have remained unchanged for a long time. But over the past few years, two elements - the NCAA transfer portal and new name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules - have started prompting significant changes in college sports.

TEXAS ATHLETICS : ELEVATING ATHLETE PERFORMANCE, RECOVERY, AND HEALTH

Enhancing Student-Athlete Wellness, Performance, and Readiness

Best Practices for Using Data to Develop NFL Players

Using multiple technologies, NFL teams are able to capture more information than ever before to provide greater insight into player performance, health, and wellness. Below are some of the best practices we've gleaned from NFL teams successfully using data to develop their players.

3 Tips for Using Anonymous Surveys to Improve the Athlete Experience

Anonymous surveys provide more regular touch points with athletes so you know how they're doing, if they feel supported, and what they might need help with. Not only does asking for feedback increase engagement, it helps foster trust and ultimately, improves the athletes' overall experience.

University of Oregon | Smartabase

Learn how the University of Oregon uses Smartabase to provide individualized training and care to student-athletes at scale.

The Workaholic as President: How Harry Truman's Whistle Stop Work Ethic Won the 1948 Election

By the time Truman ended his campaign the night before the election, several days after his opponents had retired, he had spoken to more than 6 million people in more than 350 places, covering more miles (31,000) than any Presidential candidate up to that point....

How Smartabase Works with Your In-House Systems

Smartabase, the premier human performance optimization platform for elite sports teams, was designed to integrate into your existing tech stack. Below, we explore the benefits it brings to your organization and how it works. Jump to: The Hub for Specialized Solutions Reducing Total Cost of Ownership Decrease Risk Using Third-Party Analytics Tools Smartabase provides a mature API, allowing you to push and pull data from it.

How a Human Performance Optimization Platform Delivers Value to Colleges

Collegiate athletic departments are investing significant resources in capturing student-athlete data and building out sports science or high performance teams. All too often, this information is of limited value because it's collected and managed inconsistently, stored in silos, and isn't readily available to those who need it.

Your Sleep, Upgraded - How Momentous Elite Sleep Works

What is Momentous Elite Sleep?Momentous Elite Sleep is a unique, research-backed formula created to help athletes fall asleep easier and achieve higher quality sleep, thus improving recovery and performance. Momentous Elite Sleep can benefit anyone looking to improve their performance by helping them sleep better and l

How to Make Your Small Coaching Business Thrive

Most of the articles, podcasts and books about the business of coaching focus on growth and scale. The thinking seems to be that if a small coaching setup is good, then making it midsize will be better and big will be best.

Momentous Collagen Peptides: Improved Joint Health

Momentous Collagen Peptides . Before you buy, take a look at how our formula is different and why collagen is a great tool to add to your routine. If you're interested in speeding your recovery, reducing injury risk, and boosting your joint health, then collagen is something you should be paying attention to.

Training Insights From Shaun White and Other Winter Olympic Legends

With the Winter Olympics in Beijing in full swing, three members of Team USA at various stages of their career used different but equally effective approaches as they prepared to take on the world's best. In this article, I'll share how Shaun White's volume management, Mikaela Shiffrin's consistency, and Jessie Diggins's versatility can help you beat the winter training blues.

You're Part of Our Family: Cole Summers on Building a Legacy in Coaching and Life | StrongFirst

An interview with Cole Summers. If you were to ever mention the name Cole Summers to anyone involved in Canadian track, hockey, or rugby, you'd most likely get a knowing nod and a smile in return. The title of 'legend' is overused in sports, but in Cole's case, it's valid.

How Triathlete Morgan Pearson is Attacking His Olympic Dream Through Nutrition

Photo courtesy of Ventum. While every athlete wants to get an edge, triathletes are all about marginal gains. A stroke adjustment that slashes a few seconds of a swim PR, new shoes that are a couple of ounces lighter...the list goes on and on.

MENTAL SKILLS TRAINING FOR YOUNG ATHLETES

Dr. Jim Afremow is a much sought-after mental skills coach, licensed professional counselor, co-founder of the Champion's Mind App , and the author of The Champion's Mind, The Champion's Comeback, and The Young Champion's Mind. For over 20 years, Dr. Afremow has assisted numerous high school, collegiate, recreational, and professional athletes.

Podcast Ep 78: Dan John, Strength Coach & Author - Hosted by Phil White

Our guest this week is Dan John. Dan has been a strength coach for over 40-years and was an All-American Discus Thrower. Dan has also competed at the highest level of Olympic Lifting, Highland Games, and Weight Pentathlon, in which he holds an American record.

Momentous: The Cleanest, Safest Supplements on the Market.

L-Theanine (200mg) is an amino acid that helps ease anxiety, stress, and reduce insomnia. It is found in green, black, and other kinds of tea, but drinking these in the evening poses the problem of caffeine negating the sedative effects of theanine, which is why it is more beneficial to take it as a supplement.

How Triathlete Morgan Pearson is Attacking His Olympic Dream Through Nutrition

Photo courtesy of Ventum. While every athlete wants to get an edge, triathletes are all about marginal gains. A stroke adjustment that slashes a few seconds of a swim PR, new shoes that are a couple of ounces lighter...the list goes on and on.

80 | Meghann Featherstun, Founder of Featherstone Nutrition & CSSD Sports Dietitian - The...

Today's guest is Meghann Featherstun. Meghann is a Clinical Dietitian, a Wellness Coach, a Mother, a Runner, and the founder of Featherstone Nutrition. At Featherstone Nutrition, Meghann helps clients find their happy place with nutrition, exercise, body composition and life. Additionally, Megha...

3 Types of Resistance Training Sessions Endurance Athletes Need

Resistance or weight training is often thought of as being a singular discipline. Still, when it comes to you coaching endurance athletes, there are actually three different outcomes you should work backward from when programming such sessions. This article will explore the methodology behind training for strength, power and muscular endurance.

Podcast Ep 79: Rachel Sanders, CEO & Co-founder of Rootine

Our guest this week is Rachel Sanders, CEO and Co-founder of Rootine - a health and wellness company focused on optimizing cellular nutrition through better data science and personalized health solutions. 1:00 - Getting Started in Genetics. "There are two copies of the GPX1 gene, which plays a role in how your body protects itself against free radicals.

Sleep For Young Athletes | TrainHeroic

Previously in this youth sports series, we've looked at how coaches can nip bad sports parenting in the bud, improve players' hydration, and enhance communication by tapping into different learning styles. As impactful as all these things can be, it's arguable that they pale in comparison to the importance of young athletes getting good sleep.

Getting Your Mind Right for a Better Coaching Season

Guiding athletes has a lot to do with mastering the coaching craft, understanding the nuances of physiology, and being able to adjust on the fly. But if your mind isn't quite right, then you're going to struggle to make the most of the experience.

4 Ways to Use Momentous Essential Protein

You're probably well aware of how supplemental protein can improve recovery, support muscle growth, and even boost your immunity. But maybe you're unsure of exactly when to take it.

4 Side Effects of Low-Quality Sleep

Getting a good night's sleep is hard to do. There is often something in your way something - you could be wrapping up a presentation for work, studying for a grad school final, your kids don't want to go to bed (seriously they have seen Frozen too many times, they know the ending), or perhaps you are suffering from nighttime anxiety.

Help Your Athletes Heat Train Safely | TrainingPeaks

In a recent article, I explored some of the evidence-backed benefits of heat training. These are equally applicable whether your athletes are going to be competing in hot conditions or not. But before you get them started, let's look at some best practices for doing heat exposure safely, so that you're coaching your clients responsibly.

How Do You Know if You're Overtraining and What Can You Do To Fix It?

There are hundreds of athlete and coach quotes extolling the virtues of training hard. We hear stories of star performers going to extremes to capture gold, like Michael Phelps training every day for four straight years in the run-up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Swinging for the Fences and Driving the Greens-Training Baseball and Golf Pros | StrongFirst

If you've ever encountered StrongFirst Certified Team Leader Jimmy Yuan at a certification or event, you'll probably remember him as the good-natured joker whose wicked sense of humor livens up any room he walks into.

How COVID-19 is Increasing NFL Injuries and What Teams Can Do About It

With Pro Bowl stars like Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, and Giants running back Saquon Barkley who were ruled out for the last of the season and almost 300 others that were on the IR list, the spotlight has swung back onto injury rates in the NFL.

Part 2: How HANAH HERO Michelle Parker pursued Mastery in the mountains

Our second installment of our Mastery series with Michelle Parker In the initial installment of this two-part post, we explored freeskier, filmmaker, and explorer Michelle Parker's mastery mindset, the significance of mentorship in the development of her career, and how she overcame two horrific knee injuries to come b

How to Combat Nighttime Anxiety

Ideally, you'd get into bed each evening, turn off the light, go straight to sleep, and only wake up when your alarm went off. Yet for many people, it's not quite so simple.

Youth Sports Part 1: Getting Bad Sports Parents to Behave Better | TrainHeroic

Phil White is the co-author of Waterman 2.0 (with Dr. Kelly Starrett), The 17 Hour Fast (with Dr. Frank Merritt), Unplugged (with Dr. Andy Galpin and Brian Mackenzie) and Game Changer (with Fergus Connolly). He writes for Train Heroic, HANAH, Momentous, XPT, Onnit, StrongFirst, TRX, McGregor FAST, and other leaders in human performance.

Kit DesLauriers: HANAH's next Mastery Series interview takes us to the top of the world

When it comes to being a true master of multiple domains, few people come close to Kit DesLauriers. Only a select group has successfully climbed the Seven Summits. Kit not only completed the challenge but also became the first to ski down from the top of every summit.

How to Help You and Your Athletes Set Better Goals

We often talk about goal setting as a once-a-year (or even once-in-a-blue-moon) type of thing. But in fact, it is a skill that needs to be worked on regularly to be improved. In this article, I'll share some tips from several sports psychologists that will enable you to improve your clients' goal setting as well as your own.

How Emma Bates Rediscovered the Joy of Running

When Emma Bates graduated from Boise State in 2015 as a 12-time All-American and NCAA 10,000-meter champion, it seemed like she had the world at her feet. But life with a pro team in a big city was a world away from the mountains of Idaho, and when she lost her father to a rare lung disease in 2016, Emma started struggling on and off the track.

Making Friends with Pain Tolerance

How many times have you heard a fellow coach spout some trite cliché like, "No pain, no gain"? Or watched a sports movie in which going hard is equated with throwing up during a training session? It's become a cultural norm to equate hard work and determination with painful suffering that athletes have to endure to reach their goals.

Why Range Beats Specialization for Young Athletes | TrainHeroic

David Epstein is the author of the forthcoming Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World , and of the New York Times bestseller The Sports Gene . He has master's degrees in environmental science and journalism and has worked as an investigative reporter for ProPublica and a senior writer for Sports Illustrated.

Win at All Costs: A Conversation with Author Matt Hart

On May 20, 2017, the front page of The New York Times carried a story that shook the endurance sports world to its core. Under the headline "'This Doesn't Sound Legal': Inside Nike's Oregon Project," journalist Matt Hart shared how a report compiled by antidoping officials claimed that head coach Alberto Salazar had violated drug protocols with several elite runners.

Everything Coaches Need to Know About Heat Training

Over the past few years, there have been a lot of interesting developments in endurance training, like the progression of the minimal vs. maximal shoe debate, watches with greater power than the computers that sent humankind to the moon, and more thoughtful use of sprint work.

Mark Abma's relentless pursuit of Mastery in the mountains

As well as being known as one of the most talented and nicest guys on the big mountain scene, Mark pursues wholeness away from the powder in a unique way. From tending his organic garden to soaking in his backyard cold pool and wood-fired hot tub to Wim Hof breath work, Mark has achieved a rare kind of equilibrium in his life. In this first of a two-part interview, we caught up with him to talk about an epic winter season, the importance of eating and drinking clean, and his never-failing...

Part 2: HANAH Hero Mark Abma's relentless pursuit of Mastery in the mountains

In the earlier installment of this two-part post, we sat down with Canadian freeskier Mark Abma to get his take on what mastery means to him, how he utilizes HANAH One and HANAH Ashwagandha+ to overcome adrenal fatigue, and the rewards of spending time on restoration projects.

The New Rules of Hydration for Ultra Endurance Athletes

Last year, a certain sports drink company announced the release of a patch that it claims allows you to personalize your fluid intake during training and racing based on the amount of electrolytes you're sweating out. At the time, this seemed like a breakthrough in human performance, particularly for athletes and coaches in the endurance community.

TrainHeroic Presents: The Training Lab

Author: Dan John If I could get you to do military press, some form of deadlift, and farmer walks, five days a week for a couple months, weird stuff would begin to happen. And the weirdest stuff is that you'd look better, feel better, and throw stuff farther.

Kettlebell Training for the Fire Service | StrongFirst

I first became aware of kettlebell training in 2000 and began using them two years later, when I recognized their ability to make people more powerful and flexible. One of my driving forces was finding ways to fix my own shoulder issues, and when I saw the true potential of kettlebells firsthand, I knew this kind of training could also help my fellow firefighters become more durable.

The Athlete's Ally: Adding Cordyceps to Your Performance + Recovery Toolkit

In part 5 of our 'Not All Ingredients Are Created Equal,' HANAH Heroes Jimmy Chin and Mark Carter weigh in on their experiences with Cordyceps+. In the ever-growing supplement industry, there's always a new potion, pill, or powder that experts are telling athletes they must take. Learn what makes HANAH's better.

TrainHeroic Presents: What is the Key to Human Resilience?

Author: Scott Carney Accomplishing any goal in training takes physical and mental resilience. It's easy to back down from an uncomfortable situation because we aren't prepared to create a space between when we feel something and when we react to it. This limits our ability to push our boundaries and grow.

Want to Make Your Athletes Fit, Healthy + Well? Sort out Your Social Media Habits.

Extractive social media platforms are strip mining your attention, diverting time away from face-to-face conversations, and killing your attention span. If you're a coach, this is a serious problem for you and your athletes.

Matthew Futterman Shares the Secrets of Distance Running Guru Bob Larsen

Even if, as Chris McDougall suggests, we're all born to run, and run far and fast, it's important to understand how to push yourself to the brink without tipping over it.

Good Mornings: The Exercise Your Workout Needs | Onnit Academy

Some exercises have such funny names you have to wonder if that's what they're really called, or if a trainer made those names up just to mess with you (or make his/her workout sound fancy and exotic). We're talking about moves like the Turkish getup, Bulgarian split squat, skull crusher, and, of course, the good morning.

Bibi McGill's Never-Ending Pursuit of Mastery

HANAH's latest blog series on 'Mastery' begins with polymath Bibi McGill. Few have charted such a fascinating course through so many disciplines as HANAH Hero Bibi McGill. Read more about her fascinating life and her approach to finding and channeling her creativity.

The Secrets to Success at the NFL Combine

Loren Landow enters his third year as the Broncos' head strength and conditioning coach in 2020. A 24-year professional in the field of performance enhancement, Landow joined the Broncos after spending 10 years as the owner and director of Landow Performance, a sports training center in Centennial, Colorado.

Momentous Teams Up with the Alex Honnold Foundation

Momentous is Teaming Up with the Honnold Foundation. For every bottle of Momentous plant-based protein sold from now to May 1st, Momentous will donate six dollars to the Honnold Foundation. This is the equivalent to one solar lantern.

Beyond botanical medicine - changing lives through female education and entrepreneurship in Bhutan

The government and royal family of Bhutan came together to launch the Tarayana Foundation, an initiative aimed at teaching rural villagers, and particularly women, how to find, harvest, and prepare the nation's precious plants. They also provide classroom education, so students can start and grow their own businesses.

How to Breathe Your Way to Better Recovery

For endurance athletes, it's all too easy to let your mileage, splits, and other stats become your main focus. And while the stimuli you subject yourself to are important, they don't fully determine the adaptation you're seeking: the key part of your training equation is how well you recover.

The Best Ways to Improve Mental Acuity and Sharpness | Onnit Academy

People can't seem to agree on much these days, from what to watch on Netflix to the success of Donald Trump's presidency, but there's one thing nearly everyone has in common: fatigue. We're all tired, mentally as well as physically, and it's taking its toll on our work.

Avoid Common Deadlift, Pull-Up, and Snatch Mistakes to Own your TSC | StrongFirst

TwitterGoogle+Share Co-authored by Ryan Toshner The TSC is StrongFirst's bi-annual strength challenge, where participants put their training pedal to the competition metal. Judged on performance while adhering to solid lifting technique, the upcoming TSC is the perfect opportunity to focus your training on new goals-learning to lift, beating a previous personal best, or ascending the ...

Finding Mastery: HANAH Hero Mark Carter on mindset and the makings of a good life

Professional snowboarder to cattle wrangler, Mark carter's endurance is legendary. We don't know of any other pro snowboarders who grew up on a Wyoming ranch, but if there were, there'd still only be one Mark Carter.

Finding Mastery: HANAH Hero Mark Carter on mindset and the makings of a good life

Professional snowboarder to cattle wrangler, Mark carter's endurance is legendary. We don't know of any other pro snowboarders who grew up on a Wyoming ranch, but if there were, there'd still only be one Mark Carter.

Kyle Rudolph on the Vikings' Culture and His Commitment to the Community

You might know Kyle Rudolph best for his relentless play during Monday Night Football or highlights of his athletic catches on SportsCenter. But if you pay attention, you'll see that the Minnesota Vikings' number 82 also gives 100 percent off the field.

Momentous Adds NBA All-Star Jrue Holiday to Its Team of Athlete Ambassadors

Holiday played for UCLA for one season before being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers as the 17th pick of the 2009 NBA draft. He played four seasons for the 76ers, and was named an Eastern Conference NBA All-Star in 2013. Later that year, Holiday was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans, where he quickly became a fan favorite.

John Krabrickski for Some Good News

I am the voice of John Krabrickski in my wife and kids' LEGO tribute to John Krasinski's brilliant online show #somegoodnews. Full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPVIl3KTNlA

TrainHeroic Presents: The Training Lab

It can be useful if it helps you pay attention to things that are important, like sleep. But even with this, it can lead to orthosomnia, whereby you become so focused on what your sleep tracker is telling you that you ignore what your body is feeling.

The formula for a healthy life: Purity + Quality + Results

For the past couple of months, we've been exploring how we at HANAH pursue purity and quality in everything we do, so that you can achieve results like improved clarity and focus, greater endurance, and enhanced immunity. This includes how we responsibly source, harvest, and blend our ingredients into unique products that introduce ancient wisdom into our modern lives.