As an athlete, you want to have healthy shoulders. Yet a shoulder injury is, without question, the most common injury amongst athletes. And when it happens, the resulting shoulder pain is often debilitating and agonizing on many levels. I know this to be true. Because I’ve helped countless numbers of individuals to overcome their shoulder issues. And I’ve had my … Read More
the best way to keep track of time when you stretch
The length of time you hold any stretch has a major influence on how your muscles respond to improve your flexibility and mobility. But what is as, if not more, important than the duration of your stretch is how you measure that time. If you rely on counting seconds or minutes, then you’re missing out on having a greater and … Read More
the training method that’s proven to work
As an athlete, the goal of your training should almost always be to create the maximum impact on your strength and power. That’s because these two qualities are crucial to improving your performance in sports. You’ll increase the likelihood of gaining strength and power when you work out if you use a systematic plan with the right loading strategies. What’s … Read More
9 workout variables to change up your routine
Lately, I’ve been feeling a little worn out. And to be honest, bored and unmotivated. Come to think of it, I’ve also hit a plateau in my training performance. And have had no positive change in body composition for months. So altogether, my confidence is waning. If you’re saying and feeling these things, I want you to know each is … Read More
progress – how to train to be an all-around athlete
There’s a way for you to “train right” to make continuous progress to becoming an all-around athlete. And your biggest obstacle may be that “you don’t know what you don’t know.” For example, when it’s time to make adjustments to your training program, how do you know which changes to make and to what degree? If you’re unsure, or miss … Read More
part 2: how often and why you should change your workout routine
Any decision to change your workout should come from having a broad perspective of all the factors that affect it and your desired outcome. Too often, I see athletes who miss key elements and end up with stagnant results. Or worse, they compromise their health. Either way, the result is disappointment and most often without understanding the cause. That’s why … Read More
how often and why you should change your workout routine
When was the last time you made a change to your exercise routine? And why did you choose to make that change at that time? By change, I mean having a planned variation of programming to progress (move forward) or regress (move backward), based on your needs. Your responses are important because they have a giant impact on your training … Read More
stop trying to relive your athletic youth – 5 steps to move you forward
Have you ever found yourself thinking, if I could go back in time to when I was in high school, knowing what I know now … (fill in the blank with what you would’ve done differently to create a more positive outcome in your life now)? Stop. Don’t go there … ever again. I know. I set you up for … Read More
My Interview On The Fitness Blitz Podcast With Eric Malzone
At the end of October, I had the pleasure of speaking with podcast host Eric Malzone on The Fitness Blitz Podcast. We talked about my business, the ups and the downs, my fitness philosophy, the books I recommend, and more. It’s 20 minutes long. I hope you’ll listen: Adam Friedman talks about Prioritizing Relationships First in The Fitness … Read More
the area of the body most athletes neglect and come to regret
I was driving on the 405 freeway this past weekend and couldn’t help but notice all the shredded remains of tires on the side of the road. The thought of driving at a high speed when a tire blows is scary. It made me think about how those drivers could have avoided this. And what I need to do to … Read More