Sometimes it's not such a bad thing. Short story long... I had an athlete today, while doing lateral hurdle hops, stop and walk to the mirror and knock over a foam roll that had been standing vertically. Apparently, he was watching himself in the mirror during the drill and the foam roller was in his way. I really had no problem with it at all, but I freshly replied "There are no mirrors on the field," (he's a baseball player). Before I could return to substantial coaching he remarked, "I know,… Continue

For those interested, the latest NSCA bulletin has been published: Version 31.07, concerning the month of July 2009. Among other articles, the 2009 NSCA National Index Champions are crowned.

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I think we've all been there - on a website, or reading a newsletter that forwards us to BEST _______ exercise. For instance - "The number one exercise for healthier shoulders and a stronger upper body, and I bet you're not doing it!" and it's pushups. Or, "Real hard CORE training exercises" and it's ab-wheel rollouts and push-up rows. I can't recall how many times I've felt like Ralphie in A Christmas Story...BE SURE TO DRINK YOUR OVAL....cheated.

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