A Strength and Conditioning Program for Youth Figure Skating
A Strength and Conditioning Program for Youth Figure Skating

This program is used for athletes ranging in age from 10 to 14 years and is based on specific goals in the primer, strength, conditioning, prehabilitation, and regeneration phases.

WATCH: Fixing Dave Tate — Programming the Six-Phase Dynamic Warm-Up Sequence
WATCH: Fixing Dave Tate — Programming the Six-Phase Dynamic Warm-Up Sequ...

The goal is to rebuild Dave’s foundational movement patterns, and the first step is to begin each training session with one of two 15-minute sequences. Here’s the method behind the madness.

Metal Cylinders — Two Devices Helping My Training
Metal Cylinders — Two Devices Helping My Training

I’ve used these items before training as a way to warm up and loosen muscle fiber, and I’ve used them after training as a form of relaxation and recovery. In every case, they’re improving the way I feel and lift.

2017 Hawaii Strength Clinic — Spread the Aloha
2017 Hawaii Strength Clinic — Spread the Aloha

We had a blast in Oahu, Hawaii, although I think my son may have had even more fun than my wife and I did! With all that said, I was there for a business trip and I had to get to work.

WATCH: Table Talk — Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation Techniques
WATCH: Table Talk — Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation Techniques

How you choose to prime your body for a training session is up to you, but not all warm up and recovery methods are equal.

16 Week Strength Training Program for Ultra-Marathoners
16 Week Strength Training Program for Ultra-Marathoners

Athletes get banged up over the years through training, especially for high-endurance events. How do you factor in all these variables when programming to keep your clients healthy , competitive, and injury free?

Less Work, More Results in High School Athletes
Less Work, More Results in High School Athletes

Stop burying your athletes into the ground and do only as much training as needed for optimal results.

The Do's and Don'ts of Injury Prevention and Recovery
The Do's and Don'ts of Injury Prevention and Recovery

Beware of these injury warning signs and adjust your training program to adhere to your body’s needs.

No Bullsh*t: Is Your Prehabilitation/Warm Up Actually Hurting You?
No Bullsh*t: Is Your Prehabilitation/Warm Up Actually Hurting You?

This warm–up will get you under the bar in ten minutes or less.

Prehabilitation for Bigger PRs
Prehabilitation for Bigger PRs

If you live a healthy enough lifestyle and perform the correct preventative movements, your body’s ability to heal will be exponentially greater.

Rehab Fatigue
Rehab Fatigue

Like anyone who regularly reads elitefts.com™, I’ve struggled with injuries.

Tips and Tricks for Rehabbing and Preventing Common Sports Injuries
Tips and Tricks for Rehabbing and Preventing Common Sports Injuries

When your training is going well, your body is able to recover better.

Introducing the Shoulder Tornado: The Best Shoulder Warm Up You Aren't Doing
Introducing the Shoulder Tornado: The Best Shoulder Warm Up You Aren...

In this article, I’ll introduce you to a brand new shoulder warm-up drill that we use before any upper body movements.

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