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Rock Your Wall!

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Apr 20, 2018 | Ask Coach Al, Coaching, Core Stability and Strength, Gait Analysis, Mindset, Mobility, Mobility, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training, Stability

I love the analogy of building a wall when it comes to how we should build our fitness, don’t you? In some important ways, our body is a lot like a house… If you’re going to age gracefully and remain durable as you prepare for your races this coming season, you’d...

What is Your Preference?

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Feb 29, 2016 | Ask Coach Al, Core Stability and Strength, Functional Strength Training, Kettlebells, Musings from Coach Al, Triathlon

I’ve always found it fascinating how certain things end up developing a huge following, often becoming so popular they almost develop into cult status. In the fitness world there’s a million examples, and no better example than when it comes to building strength....

The Truth About Staying Young

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Nov 2, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Masters Athletes, Mobility, Mobility, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training

If there’s one thing that came through loud and clear from a survey I sent out a few weeks ago to the athletes on our email list, it’s that a lot of runners and triathletes are worried about losing fitness and their ability to “play” as they get older. They’re...

Rock Your Wall!

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Oct 26, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Coaching, Core Stability and Strength, Gait Analysis, Mindset, Mobility, Mobility, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training, Stability

I hope your Tuesday has started off great! I sent out an note to our email friends last week that included a reference to a fun Will Smith video. In the email, I shared my SSQ and how important it is to review this past season before moving on to the upcoming...

Which Is It: Strength Or Endurance?

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Sep 28, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Coaching, Core Stability and Strength, Functional Strength Training, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training

I received this email question the other day from a reader of the blog: “I keep having this argument with a friend of mine who is an ultra-runner and believes endurance is a lot more important than strength. Our goals are the same, to live an active life and also do...

You Need To Strengthen Your Glute Medius!

by Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FRCms | Sep 8, 2015 | Ask Coach Al, Before and After Videos, Coaching, Core Stability and Strength, Functional Strength Training, Gait Analysis, Mindset, Musings from Coach Al, Musings on Training, Running

…Or DO you? So listen, has a sports medicine professional, personal trainer or coach ever told you that your glute medius (or minimus) is weak, or that you need to strengthen it? Or, that this muscle “weakness” is the real reason you’re injured? If you’ve heard...

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