4/1 - In-season strength training is an important part of your success. Elite-level track and field Coach Frank Pucher says any reduction in Training Intensity leads to a reduction in Strength and Power. Read more ...

Women + Weight Lifting = Toned, Not Bulky Trainers say women who strength train at least twice a week burn more calories a day and won’t bulk up like men. Read more ...

Strength Training During the Season? Absolutely! Without exception, strength-trained players are more efficient and durable than their untrained counterparts, and continuing to train in-season can help athletes stay healthy and bring them back faster. Read more ...

3/30 - Check out www.livestrong.com, for great nutritional guidance.

3/29 - The Boys Soccer team has become a fixture in the weight room this winter and spring and have begun to show some great results. Five of them — Dave Miller, Connor Dault, Jim Herman, Travis Redman, Adam Beswick and Nick Heyboar — have achieved BRONZE Iron Pirate status, joining teammate Mike Rosso who earned Iron Pirate last year. Three have squatted better than 400 pounds.

3/29 - A weight room shout out to 8th graders Chaix Bratton and Regan Rohrs who’ve been lifting for the past eight weeks and have seen their total Bench/Squat/Clean lifts go up 86 and 102 pounds respectively (334 and 317 totals). They’re well within striking range of Bronze Iron Pirates. Both have begun playing Middle School Tennis and will be back to lift after the season. Great job!

3/23 - Strength Training During the Season? Absolutely! Without exception, strength-trained players are more efficient and durable than their un-trained counterparts. Read more ...

3/19- Squats can make you stronger, faster and healthier. Read more ...

3/18 - Lifting later in the day has advantages over early workouts. Read more ...

3/17 - It’s WHEN you Eat Protein that Matters Most. Read more ...

3/16 - Not Sleeping? The Cost is Higher than You Think. Read more ...

3/16 - Check out these tips to getting a better night’s sleep.