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The Pusher Don't Care
Matt Foreman
| February 16 2012 |
General
What’s your opinion about ibuprofen?
I know it’s a subject that some of you probably aren’t hip to. Based on what I’ve seen on Catalyst Athletics, I think we’ve got pretty educated readers. It’s obvious from the comments I see on this website that many of you do thorough research on things, so I’m sure there are a lot of you who have done some reading on ibuprofen.
Consequently, I’m betting that many of you have ne...
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What A Lovely Bottom
Matt Foreman
| February 2 2012 |
Weightlifting
Okay, a little personal information is necessary to write this post. I have to talk about myself so I can transition into talking about you. For those of you who don’t know, I had a major knee surgery back in June 2011. It was ACL reconstruction, which is the big kahuna. My surgeon told me that I would be able to expect the following recovery progression after the operation:
- Six weeks post-surgery- box squats above parallel
- Ten-twelve weeks p...
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The Russian Baby Maker: The Best Hip Stretch You've Never Heard Of
Greg Everett
| January 30 2012 |
General
I’ve mentioned the Russian Baby Maker a few times now on the website but have only managed to describe it briefly within a long article about warming-up. It’s a bit tough to describe without images and the name is sufficiently intriguing enough to generate quite a few requests for more information (Yes, I named it; no, I won't explain. You may be assured it's funny.)The most important thing to know when doing the RBM is that the point is to spread the hips, not the knees. We’re...
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Rambling
Matt Foreman
| January 29 2012 |
Weightlifting
I love it when I read things that get me thinking, because that’s when I get ideas for stuff to write.
One of the recent posts on this blog was from my friend Aimee Anaya Everett Fergie Madonna Spears, and one of the big questions in it was whether or not she wants to continue competing in weightlifting. Powerful writing with tons of heartfelt honesty, as is always the case with her. However, I was also really interested in all the comments that followed her blog. ...
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Win A $200 Catalyst Gift Certificate!
Aimee Anaya Everett
| January 27 2012 |
General
Catalyst is doing an awesome giveaway! One entry will be randomly chosen to win a $200 gift card to Catalyst Athletics that can be used in the store OR for training! Rad!You must do the following to be eligible:1. Have a current subscription to the Performance Menu or subscribe before entering*. 2. Like us on Facebook (Catalyst Athletics) and/or follow us on twitter ( @CAthletics )3. Give a review of Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Athletes & Coaches, Bones of Iron, or the Olympi...
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Motivation
Aimee Anaya Everett
| January 24 2012 |
Weightlifting
What do you do when the thing you thought you loved is actually making you miserable? You find the reason. You have a good way of lying to yourself… I think that is where the old saying came from: your heart wants one thing but your mind wants another.
Here is my life story. And I am choked up and my eyes are clouded with tears, because I have to admit what I have known all along.
When I train I listen to Vanilla Ice. I bounce around to Britney Spears and Michael Jackson. I st...
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Coach, I Totally Get It Now!
Matt Foreman
| January 20 2012 |
Weightlifting
Here’s a weird little phenomenon to think about, because it’s something that works as a blessing for an athlete and an irritation for a coach.
In your time as a lifter, have you ever had a situation where somebody gives you a technical piece of advice that totally makes everything click? This is probably a small suggestion, usually from a random person who isn’t your regular coach, and you feel like the secret of the universe has been unlocked when you hear ...
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New Weightlifting Class
Greg Everett
| January 19 2012 |
Weightlifting
We've had such an overwhelming response to our new non-competitive weightlifting class that we're going to open a second section if response is adequate. This new section will be at 6 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays.The current class filled and ended up with a waiting list very quickly, so if you want to sign up, contact us as soon as possible. We will be starting Friday February 3rd.This is a 2-day/week program involving both technical and strength work.Contact us ASAP to get signed up...
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The Point
Greg Everett
| January 17 2012 |
Weightlifting
I spend a lot of time on this website and elsewhere discussing weightlifting technique, often in intolerably boring detail. Why technical proficiency is necessary and important is been mentioned with regard to things like CrossFit™ and athletic training, but it occurred to me last night that I can’t think of a time when I’ve said explicitly why it’s important for… weightlifters.Maybe this is unnecessary and I’m concerned for no reason, but presumably you&rsqu...
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Conditioning Circuit Design
Greg Everett
| January 11 2012 |
General
Nathan Says: Hi Greg and Aimee, Before I ask a question, I'd just like to say thank you for all the knowledge you have provided in your book. It is simply the best book on the market and will be for a long time to come. It has made me a better athlete, but more importantly, a better coach for it. Thank You.I have always been an advocate of the shorter conditioning circuit as opposed to the 20+ minutes popularized by CrossFit. The short circuits you prescribe after the workouts are excellent and ...
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Maybe They're Not That Bad
Matt Foreman
| January 11 2012 |
Weightlifting
I’m just going to ask you a blunt question, okay? Here it goes.
How often do you have to spend time in the gym with people you don’t like?
Think about the times, present or past, when you have to be around somebody you basically can’t stand. This might be somebody you have to train with as an athlete, somebody you coach, or maybe somebody you have to work with in some other way. Whatever the situation, this person bugs the hell out of you. I hate to ...
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