Articles How to make a conditioning comeback
Everyone loves a good comeback story. Back in 2004, I got to be part of an epic comeback by one of the greatest Japanese fighters of all time, Hayato Sakurai. If you’re not a long-time fight fan,...
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Articles A better way to build programs: understanding the stress-recovery cycle
When my older brother first introduced me to lifting weights in the 7th grade, I was instantly hooked. Like most people back then, I turned to the popular bodybuilding and fitness magazines to learn how...
Sleeping Your Way to Fitness
My goal as a coach is to help you get the most out of every workout, plain and simple. And if you look around 8WeeksOut, you'll find plenty of articles on how to do that...
How Mental Stress Can Sabotage Your Fitness—And What to Do About It
Not long after I opened my gym in 2003, a high-level Microsoft exec came in to train with me. He played recreational volleyball and was only 5’9”, so he was desperate to increase his vertical...
Articles Mastering the Ancient Art of Medicine Ball Training
Almost 3,000 years ago, Persian wrestlers would take animal bladders, stuff them full of sand and use them in their training. In 1889, Professor Robert Roberts first coined the term "medicine ball" in Scientific American...
Uncategorized Don’t Crack Under Pressure: How to Train Resilience
You’re likely aware that mental performance isn’t as simple as being “mentally tough.” You’ve also probably got a good idea of what psychological resilience or mental performance looks like as an outcome. When you think...