Just Because You’re 50 Doesn’t Mean You Have to Be Slow
May 30, 2022 00:06Those who spend a lot of time with me know I hold a strong belief that a life well lived can have the years between 50-60 as the prime years of a person’s life. At least in regards to the events y...
Drive (Lift) Slow, Homie
May 30, 2022 00:07“A squat is a squat is a squat, right?” I mean, yea…“Doing 30 squats in a workout is the same no matter how you organize them, right?” Mmmm, naw bruh, there’s some nuance here.“Squatting fast gets...
Your "Once in Awhile Lunges" are Disappointing You
June 09, 2022 23:13As the years of coaching add up, I just further see more and more the correlation between: endurance athletes who like to occasionally do 15min of lunges after a workout X endurance athletes who d...
3 Exercises to Sprint Faster
June 14, 2022 16:25Here are 3 exercises you can use to improve your takeoff speed & acceleration! Key things to understand with all exercises for speed are: 1) Punch the ground away from you 2) Bounce, forcibl...
3 Exercises to Help w/ Patellar Tendonitis
June 14, 2022 16:35Knees bothersome along the top and/or bottom of the knee? Don’t let that stop you from enjoying your favorite activities. Check out these 3 exercise you can do to help improve how your knees feel a...
Getting Fit for Ultimate
June 15, 2022 02:57Many athletes, maybe you, have taken off nearly a year of doing any training beyond a few home workouts and maybe some running. With news of pick up, summer league, club, and pro leagues starting ...
Stop Losing Your Mind While Running
June 27, 2022 18:35Thursday, we finished up the second week of Trackside, our track & speed training at GHP (included in your small group PT membership). It was distance day and our crew was full of youth cross ...
Stop Losing Your Mind While Running
June 27, 2022 18:36Thursday, we finished up the second week of Trackside, our track & speed training at GHP (included in your small group PT membership). It was distance day and our crew was full of youth cross ...
Stop Letting Weak Hips Hurt You
July 26, 2022 19:00Stop Letting Weak Hips Hurt You Today, all before 9am, I had 3 different conversations about 3 different parts of the hips. Maybe you don’t hear this enough: you need stronger hips. Especially i...
No Drinking or Eating, You Must Like Diarrhea
October 07, 2022 19:02Recently,One kid told me today about just how poorly he eats. I think he just learned that he eats poorly at running camp.Another threw up Monday. Came to the gym, hadn't eaten in 6 hours and had...
You vs. You
October 07, 2022 19:04I was coaching the other day and one of our intern coaches said to me that she loves track so much because it is you against you. It dawned on me that I loved that about track too. The only press...
When You Peak
October 07, 2022 19:11Have you ever had a moment when you start a workout off super hard and then as time goes by you start to feel like you are dying a slow and painful death, but then as soon as you see someone walk b...
5 Types of Endurance Workouts You Should Be Doing
October 26, 2022 22:06Here in Pittsburgh, and in many cities, spring marathon training is soon going to commence. 5-7 months of training to go after that 26.2 or 13.1 PB. Maybe that’s you. For the kids, cross count...
5 Types of Endurance Workouts You Should Be Doing
November 10, 2022 19:12Here in Pittsburgh, and in many cities, spring marathon training is soon going to commence. 5-7 months of training to go after that 26.2 or 13.1 PB. Maybe that’s you. For the kids, cross count...
Having Healthy Hip Flexors
December 12, 2022 14:20It’s cold out! During this time of the year hip flexors, hamstrings, and calf muscles tend to not play as nicely. It’s imperative that you address these muscles in your warm up and strength train...
Strength Training Is Like Riding A Bike
February 15, 2023 02:13At #GlobalHumanPerformance, we pride ourselves on setting aside time to devote to our continuing education. We devote one evening a week to “shop talks” where our staff can participate in an active...
How to Shop for a Personal Trainer
February 22, 2023 17:17If you’re reading this you: Work with a personal trainer Have worked with a personal trainer before Have considered working with a personal trainer Are considering working with a personal trainer ...
Stop Living Your Life Like LimeWire in 2008
February 24, 2023 19:16Coding Your Body for Ease Instead of Dis-Ease Get yourself some tea. A 5min read where “Coach Donald is talking above his pay grade to make a simple point” articles. Proceed with caution or just...
Training in Season
March 06, 2023 22:08If you train at GHP, you know that we train a lot of athletes. While that is oftentimes the most desired clientele for a strength and conditioning coach, it certainly comes with a few drawbacks. On...
Quad Muscles are Like Moms. Hear Me Out..
April 12, 2023 14:02The other night I was at my nephew’s physical therapy appointment and was asking him questions about how he programs my nephew’s rehab. They do A LOT of quad work. Isometrics. Eccentrics. High ...
I know you just want to stretch tightness, but try this..
April 12, 2023 15:22We’ve all been there. A series of heavy workouts and practices adding up over the days and weeks has led to this “tight” feeling in your hamstrings, calves, or maybe your mid back. It’s not exac...
Overcoming Knee Pain: A Guide to Strong, Pain-Free Knees
December 21, 2023 18:06This blog post delves into the common issue of knee problems, particularly among runners, offering personal insights and experiences. The author shares a journey from a high school hurdle mishap to persistent knee discomfort during powerlifting. The post emphasizes the importance of understanding the knee's anatomy and movement patterns, providing a simplified breakdown for runners. Additionally, the post introduces three at-home exercises designed to strengthen knees and promote a pain-free running experience.