Recovery Solutions for Performance-Part 3

Today, in this series (Part 1 and Part 2), I want to move the discussion onto the often overlooked components of sleep and medication/active visual realization. Though I have mentioned before the importance of central nervous system recovery, it is still imperative to continue to harp on it. Of all the other factors, peripheral included, it is the most important. While deloads, active recovery sessions, and a structuring of training by level of CNS stress are important, sleep and meditation/active visual realization should be the meat and potatoes of any CNS recovery plan.

Recovery Solutions for Performance-Part 2

As mentioned before in Part 1, training takes its toll on your muscles, tendons, ligaments, etc., creating micro-trauma in these tissues. From this, scar tissue forms. These tissues can also become tightened and imbalanced which leads to faulty movement patterns and the inability to get into necessary positions needed for sport. For example, in the back squat, someone with tight internal rotators/horizontal adductors (the pecs and subscapularis for example), might have a hard time getting the hands and arms in the proper position, due to the external rotation/horizontal abduction required to do so. In order to fix this issue, soft tissue manipulation must be done. The main goal of these soft tissue therapy options is to break up adhesions/scar tissue, restoring proper function, and promoting blood flow into the tissues for repair.

Recovery Solutions for Performance-Part 1

If you train regularly, than there is no doubt you are aware of the the stress and strain that hard work can put on your body. Your joints began to ache. Your lifts began to suffer. Your training becomes stale. You lose your motivation. You feel as though you have been KO'd by Tyson. These and other symptoms all can arise from the stressors of continued training. A common phrase to describe the above is over training. Along with the previous symptoms listed, a lose in appetite, a problem with falling and staying asleep, and a rise in resting heart rate are other signs that you are in a state of over training.

Strive is Going Digital!

 Hey Everyone,

I apologize for the lack of posts lately as I have been bogged down with things, but that is no excuse.  Today I wanted to aware you all that Strive is in the process of having all of our scheduling and billing going online. This will allow you to book appointments from the convenience of your own home. As you can see, there is a login box for Strive Family Members on the right side of the site.

Rest Pause Training

Mike Mentzer.. Body By Rest-Pause

Yesterday, I was asked a question about rest pause training on Facebook. Well, a few sentences turned into the longest post I have ever made on Facebook.

After finishing writing the post, I decided that it was the type of thing that would work well as a blog post. So I have gone ahead and decided to post the Facebook post over here for all to see.

Boot Camp Training

Strive is proud to reopen our Boot Camp Training sessions for those who are looking to change up their routines in a awesome group setting. Be prepared to push your body to its limits and learn what you are truly capable of. Strive's "No Nonsense Boot Camps" will help you gain strength, lose weight, and finally achieve your fitness goals. Call 513-571-2950 to schedule.


Prices are as follows for 1 month:


1x week/4x month=$80/month=$20/session
2x week/8x month=$144/month=$18/session
3x week/12x month==$192/month=$16/session


Sessions are run on an appointment basis, with the majority of the classes occurring in the morning hours. Also, for a great deal, head over to Yodeal.com to purchase a 1 month, 2 times a week Boot Camp Coupon for only $59!(Today only)


No Nonsense Boot Camps,


Kyle Bohannon, CSCS
Owner/Head Trainer
Strive Training
kyle@trainstrive.com
513-571-2950

Wrestling Training

    Wrestlers are a different breed. They are unlike any other type of athlete. Their sport requires both unwaivering physical and mental strength and endurance. Wrestlers also don't leave anything on the table, exhausting all options to achieve their goals no matter the obstacles presented before them. Whether they are going through social, physical, or emotional problems, wrestlers possess a mental drive and focus which overwhelms the body's desire to give up.

    When it comes to training for wrestling, many recognize the importance of strength training year around. While their aim is right, many incorrectly go about this. They fail to train the most important traits a wrestler needs, or any combat athlete for that matter. Those elements include strength endurance, power endurance, grip strength, relative strength, core training, neck strength, stability, mobility, flexibility, and proper energy system development (conditioning), along with absolute strength and power.

    Below are some videos of two of my wrestlers attacking two "circuits" which develop many of the traits listed above.






No Nonsense Wrestling Strength,

Kyle Bohannon, CSCS
Owner/Head Trainer
Strive Training
kyle@trainstrive.com
513-571-2950