"Help! I'm getting older and I just want my body to move better!"
STRENGTH THROUGH LENGTH TRAINING PRINCIPLES EXPLAINED FOR THE AGING HUMAN: So you’re getting older…Fighting a few new aches and...
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ALLIANCE BLOG
Sara Gillis
Aug 2, 20235 min read
TENSEGRITY: The Secret To Dinosaurs, Elite Movement & Human Functioning?
Humans (and other biological organisms) are animated. We function against and with the forces of gravity with push, pull, twist, bend,...
Mathew Koenig
Jul 6, 20235 min read
How I Fuel My Body
Nutrition is a confusing and convoluted topic and there is information out there today that will support or refute any diet practice. I...
Sara Gillis
May 20, 20232 min read
What are Anatomy CARs and how can I use them to enhance my training?
The acronym CAR stands for CONTROLLED ARTICULATION ROTATIONS. An articulation is a fancy name for a joint in human anatomy language. An...
Sundeep Rakhra
May 1, 20234 min read
Why Every Soccer Player Should Do Nordic Hamstring Curls
Every athlete's biggest fear, injuring their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). In this article, I will explain the scientifically proven...
Sara Gillis
Apr 28, 20233 min read
UNDERSTANDING WRIST PAIN
Are you experiencing wrist pain? Have you worked diligently to try to eliminate that wrist pain with strength and mobility exercises, yet...
Mathew Koenig
Apr 17, 20231 min read
Achilles Capacity Daily Microdose
The following program is a great daily workout that will boost capacity and ability in the achilles tendon and surrounding musculature....
Mathew Koenig
Apr 15, 20232 min read
Breath Work Training For Athletes
Did you know that as an athlete, you should NOT be limited by your ability to breathe? Meaning your athletic output shouldn't be limited...
Sara Gillis
Apr 10, 20234 min read
Should athletes supplement their diet with collagen? Some things to consider:
There is mounting research evidence that points to collagen supplementation as being safe and beneficial for athletes of all ages....
Darcy Coss
Mar 27, 20230 min read
Hot and Healthy: How Sauna Use Can Transform Your Body and Mind
10 Proven Clinical Health Benefits of Sauna Use
Mathew Koenig
Feb 16, 20232 min read
Grounding Explained: Become a Better Athlete
Grounding, also known as earthing, is a practice that has been gaining attention in the world of sports and performance. It is based on...
Sundeep Rakhra
Jan 25, 20233 min read
Why overlooking your tendons is killing potential gains in sports and the weight room
First off it is important to understand what tendons are.. Your tendons are rope like structures made up of dense connective tissue. They...
Darcy Coss
Jan 21, 20234 min read
Unleash Your Full Potential: The 6 Must-Do Workout Movements for a Lifetime of Strength and Balance
If I was only allowed to do 6 things for the rest of my life, these are the ones I’d choose and here’s, why.
Mathew Koenig
Jan 20, 20232 min read
15 Minutes per Day for Healthy Shoulders
If you have achy or tight shoulders this short workout is for you! It can be done daily without any equipment at all or simply by using...
Mathew Koenig
Dec 20, 20224 min read
The Easiest way to Improve Conditioning
If I told you, that you could improve your cardiovascular ability, your sleep, recovery and performance significantly without having to...
Mathew Koenig
Sep 16, 20221 min read
Knee Toolkit: After Sports
It's not enough to simply follow a training program and forget about it the rest of the day. To truly get the most out of your body, you...
Mathew Koenig
Jun 12, 20221 min read
3x3 Basketball Warm-Up
Here is a great warm-up for 3x3 basketball. The demands are similar to that of 5v5 but more focused on the tissues and structures in the...
Mathew Koenig
Apr 24, 20221 min read
Tips for a Successful Offseason
Check out this chat between performance coach Matt Koenig and basketball skill development coach Matt Dyck of Atlas Basketball. Athletes...
Mathew Koenig
Mar 18, 20223 min read
Get up and Get Out
Literary Review - Kaitlin Calla Is Comfortable and Happy the same? How would you report your own mental health? Maybe you find comfort...
Mathew Koenig
Mar 9, 20222 min read
Fascial Performance
I am super excited to share with all of you one of the more interesting and mind-blowing topics that I have come across recently. The...
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