8 Tips to Effective MetCon Training (Part 2)
In part 1 of my article, I talked about my first four tips to incorporating successful and effective MetCon within your workouts. Here are my four remaining points to supporting metabolic conditioning and getting the most bang for your buck. Check out Jason's first 4 tips for effective MetCon training. Rule #5: Benchmark Yourself It is important for coaches and athletes to understand the importance of benchmarking. Your benchmark is a standard point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed. Establishing effective programs for athletes requires testing and establishing benchmarks
Assessing, Programming and Progression Methods for Clients
As the New Year begins, many people are in a mindset that there is no better time to get in shape and be healthy than right now. That’s awesome! Unfortunately, we also see how many of these people fall off the train within a month or two. How do you avoid that pitfall? Here at NAKOA Fitness & Physical Therapy, we believe in the importance of properly assessing individuals, safely programming to their needs and wants, as well as safely progressing them on a continuum in order for them to
7 Day Anti-inflammatory Fresh Start Cleanse
This temporary eating program is designed to reduce systemic inflammation. The foundation of this diet is bone broth. Bone broth provides concentrated nutrition and easily assimilated minerals. Bone broth contains proline and glycine, which are anti-inflammatory amino acids. It helps to repair the lining of the small intestine, aiding in the absorption of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. FOODS THAT SHOULD BE AVOIDED Nightshades: potatoes, eggplant, tomato, sweet and hot peppers ALL GRAINS, including -- wheat, rye, oats, barley, quinoa, spelt, amaranth, brown and white rice All prepackaged foods, sugar, dairy, junk
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Winter Youth Athletic Development Camp Starts Jan. 30
Winter Youth Athletic Development Camp start January 30. Register now! Our 8-week Winter Youth Athletic Development Camp is designed for athletes of all abilities ages 10-18. SIGN UP NOW Call the front desk at (760) 804-1700 or email us at carlsbad@fananddigital.com NAKOA’s Youth Athletic Development Camps are designed to offer quality, results-driven training to athletes of all ages, abilities, and sport. The camps will be organized and delivered by NAKOA’s performance coaches in a group setting, with a focus on FUN and SMART age-appropriate training. Programming for ages 10-14 and 15-18 will be offered
8 Tips to Effective MetCon Training (Part 1)
Whether you’re a performance coach or even just a fitness enthusiast, you’ve probably heard of and played around with “MetCon” (Metabolic Conditioning) and "HIIT" (High-Intensity Interval Training). Many well know names in fitness such as CrossFit, Insanity, and Orange Theory base their workouts around this. Here I dive into how to make these techniques more effective. People love instant gratification. That’s why the workout programs listed above are so popular. Most people want to feel like they crushed it in their workout, they want to feel validated for their hard work,
How to Meet the Conditioning Demands of Ice Hockey Athletes
With the winter season fast approaching, we turn our sights on a sport with physical grueling demands: ice hockey. Ice hockey demands a strong conditioning program to help you perform better on the ice and we’ll outline some tactics that will keep hockey athletes prepared all year, especially here in Southern California. When developing a sports conditioning program, the first step you must take is analyzing the physiological demands of the sport. Once you understand what the sport is asking the athlete to do, we can develop a plan to
5 Recipes for a Healthier Thanksgiving
If you are anything like me you have a love-hate relationship with Thanksgiving. You work so hard to stay healthy then the holidays come and all of your self-control goes right out the window. I am not here to take all of the joy out of Thanksgiving but instead provide you with some healthier alternatives that will still satisfy your traditional Thanksgiving cravings and make you feel better about having that extra glass of wine. With my 5 healthy Thanksgiving recipes, I have substituted all of the processed ingredients with
4 Great Ways to Stay Fit During the Holidays
We get it. The time between Thanksgiving and New Years is one of the hardest times to stick to your fitness routine. It can be tempting to brush off your sports performance training session or group class to concentrate on extra servings of mashed potatoes, lazy mornings and visiting family and friends. Here are a few of our favorite simple ways to stay active, hold onto your fitness, and still have fun and spend time with friends during the holiday season. 1. Challenge a Buddy to a New Workout Goal Strength in
Coaching and Sport Science Insights on Surfing
Your NAKOA team sent a new newsletter out packed with a ton of info you'll want to read about how we prepare our pro surfers for a long competition season. Learn how 2016 Quiksilver Pro France champion Keanu Asing gets ahead of the physical and mental challenges of a grueling surf season with NAKOA Performance Director Ryan Gallop. Plus, learn 7 great exercises to prevent shoulder injuries and keep you ready for the next set. Check out the latest Sport Science newsletter here.
7 Shoulder Stretches and Strengthening Exercises to Prevent Injury
All surfers know the feeling of being landlocked due to sickness, injury, or work duties, taking its toll on cardiovascular fitness, surfing performance, and mental state. It is important at any skill level to maintain full body health to reduce your risk of injury while trying to perform your best in the water. The most common injuries amongst surfers are shoulder pathologies. Surfing requires repetitive shoulder rotation which can lead to common overuse injuries like shoulder impingement syndrome, tendonitis, rotator cuff tears, or labral pathology. It is important as a
Keanu Asing Competition Season Preparation
A diminutive professional surfer from Hawaii, Keanu Asing, sent shockwaves through the entire surfing world. With his chances of re-qualification for the World Surf League’s Championship Tour slipping away, Keanu showed incredible heart and determination (along with an absolutely lethal backhand attack) and took down some of the world’s best surfers, including world champions John John Florence and Gabriel Medina, to win the Quiksilver Pro. Social Media went ablaze congratulating “Anu” on his amazing win, with nearly every surfer and company in the industry laying praise on his gutsy performance,