Crash Course Conditioning

3 Tips to Help You Prepare for the Gym For many of us, our training sessions are a place where we can zone out from everyday life. A place that involves commitment, discipline, and a willingness to push beyond boundaries. Before even entering the gym, we have a routine that we like to follow that ensures we'll hit the ground running as soon as we take a step inside our sanctuary. Today, I'll discuss 3 tips to help you get the most out of your workouts. Every individual has their own particular way of preparing for the gym. Some crank up the tunes in their car to get hyped up, while others prefer peace and quiet. No matter your style, I've gathered general rules-of-thumb that I've found most people find themselves following. Before touching a weight, try these pre-workout preparations: 1. Pre-Workout Nutrition   2. Mental Visualization 3. Establish a Workout Plan 1. Pre-Workout Nutrition Nutritious meals are es...

3 Tips to Help Increase Your Running Endurance In the past, you've found a distance that was once quite difficult to accomplish, but now is a "walk in the park." Over time your body has adapted to running for longer periods of time and at larger lengths, which means you've increased your running stamina over this period. Today, I'm highlighting 3 tips that will help you improve your stamina and push you beyond barriers that you may currently be struggling to break through. This doesn't mean I'll be able to turn you into an Olympic track star, or the next Boston Marathon winner, but help guide you in the right direction.  Before we jump into some tips, I have a short disclaimer. It's important to leave your ego at the door and be honest with yourself, as assessing your aerobic base is crucial to increasing your running endurance. Deep-diving into something you can't handle will only lead to injury and exhaustion, which will ultimately h...