It is often confusing to see all the different philosophies of training, especially when training athletes. There are people that focus more on strength, some put more time into speed, and others focus on flexibility. The best programs are derived from the needs of the athletes and adult clients.
I love Olympic lifting, but it isn’t the only thing I do. I like power lifting, but I only use it when needed. I am known as the Speed Guy, but I don’t only train speed. Flexibility is important too, so I …

I am often asked questions about how I strength train young athletes. Most people are still “stuck” with the attitude strength training is bad for young children. This couldn’t be more wrong. The problem is not with strength training, but with what people perceive strength training to be. We immediately think of lifting heavy barbells and lat pulldowns. Here is a typical strength workout I use with my younger athletes.
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Over the past years I have written many articles, produced many products and outlined many programs. Yet, the big question I am continually asked is “how many sets and reps do I perform”. This is a great question. I always make sure to spend time trying to explain my answer and educate those who want to know why I do things the way I do.Please Login or Register to read the rest of this content.

Kelli Calabrese is an international and award winning fitness and exercise specialist, as well as a nutrition and lifestyle expert. For over 2 decades Kelli has been serving both wellness wanting consumers as well as fitness professionals through her seminars, products and programs in coaching them to go from where they are to where they dream to be.
Kelli is the international master trainer for Adventure Boot Camp – the largest boot camp program in the world. She is also the coach of Argyle Adventure Boot Camp which keeps her connected …

Dave Schmitz has been training with resistance bands since 1997. It began as an experiment and turned into a full fledged training system that he has devoted a large part of his professional career towards.
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Kenny Johnson and Brian Smith of Premier Sports in Atlanta, GA give you great nuts and bolts information about training for people interested in getting into the field of strength and conditioning, plus some great advice on training and assessing.
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