Heavy Rope Wood Choppers, Part 1
In a previous post we talked about the heavy rope slam. This exercise is great for warming up and for metabolic conditioning. Another great exercise that can be used for both warming...
metabolic conditioning
The One-Handed Kettlebell Swing
In a previous post we talked about the two-handed kettlebell swing. This is a great conditioning and strength exercise. As a conditioning exercise it does lend itself to a team setting as...
The Jump Rope Needs to be in Your Toolbox!
The jump rope is an incredibly versatile tool for an athlete’s strength and conditioning program. There are several things that it does really well. First, it’s a great tool for the foot,...
Battle Ropes and Basketball
Battle ropes, also known as heavy ropes, have been around for about 20 years in the strength and conditioning world. They are long, thick, weighted ropes that are used for rhythmic total...
The Aerobic Exercise Dilemma
Should athletes do aerobic training? This has been a pretty good debate for a number of years. One side of the debate is going to say that of course aerobic fitness is...