The psoas muscle (pronounced SO-as) is the little engine that could. While most athletes focus on bigger and more visible muscles and joints, the psoas is an incredibly important, but…
It's often overlooked in lieu of big squat racks, pricey "all-in-one" machines hawked in late-night infomercials, and gimmicky gadgets. But functional trainers — long an old standby in traditional gyms…
Olympic athletes are constantly looking for ways to improve their fighting chances in the ring. Ivan Ivanov, a U.S. Olympic wrestling coach and former Bulgarian Olympic athlete, was one of…
Some call it the “sixth sense” of movement, but there’s nothing mystical about proprioception. When trained and strengthened, your level of proprioception can elevate your performance both on and off…
Forget dumbbells and barbells. While they’re often the star of many fitness gyms, they’re not the only option — nor always the best option — for your workouts. This is…
We often focus on strength and brawn when it comes to our fighting and training, but there’s little use in power if it isn’t directed in a smart way. As…
Want a chiseled six pack? While the covers of various fitness magazines shout about the desire and aesthetics of a strong core, your core is much more than just your…
Bodyweight training, also known as calisthenics, is all the rage right now. It’s ideal for muscular endurance, boosts your functional fitness and mobility, and can be done anywhere and anytime.…
In the course of training martial arts, we develop a lot of muscle imbalances. Training how to fight is important but we must also train our bodies to be strong…
You are what you eat, and this applies to your supplements, too. If you want to get back into the gym or the cage faster than ever, support your body’s natural…
