Strongman Corporation’s Masters Nationals — America’s Strongest Master
This competition was a celebration of three crazy strongwomen who have competed in this sport for over twelve years.
Mitigating ADHD in Athletics
To improve the lives of those with ADHD and those interacting with these individuals, we must better educate the teachers, coaches, and mentors.
Master's Nationals Qualifier: Northern Nevada’s Strongest Man V
I switched plans and decided to compete at Master’s Nationals (The Olympia), but in order to compete, I would have to qualify. So off to Reno I went.
2016 United States Strongman Nationals — 3rd Place Finish
Two months ago I made the decision to compete at United States Strongman Nationals with the only goal of qualifying for Pro Women’s World’s in October.
Questions and Answers with Amy Wattles and Sheri Whetham
In case you missed last night's Q&A, here's a sampling of the conversation.
The Team elitefts Original Soundtrack
What does it take to crank your training intensity? Team elitefts goes all Siskel & Ebert on that.
The Courage of the Female Football Player
It takes a special kind of person to strive for their goals while ignoring traditional limitations.
Case of a Mean Person, Not a Bully
Even the most steadfast pacifist would agree there is a time and place for a righteous beat-down.
Creating Effective Goals instead of Resolutions
Understanding these five things about goals before you set them will ensure success in the new year.
My Amazing Boards
I think it’s awesome that every kid who enters my classroom gets to see images of a female deadlifting big weights.
Developmental Strength: Modifications & Some Choices
Every client has the right to an effective program. It’s all about applying accommodating, modifying, and offering support.
Mas—Wrestling: Attention Booturs
Mas–wrestling was a tool for preparing the young men of the cultures for the physical difficulties and demands of living in an isolated area where survival was the only focus.
License to Operate or License to Lead Your Industry?
There are many components that are integral to a successful business.
Grip Training: More Than an Afterthought
Grip strength has always been an important aspect of training for athletes and strength sport competitors alike.
Amy Wattles: Odd Haugen Strength Classic
Tonight I will lay in bed for about an hour visualizing the entire competition and every attempt.
Autism Awareness: Resources
April is Autism awareness month. Reliable, accurate, and useful information should be accessible to those faced with the diagnosis of a loved one and the inevitable challenges that will arise.
People Do What Works
It’s often a challenge to train an unmotivated client or a client with special needs. However, if you can apply some basic behavioral fundamentals, you can be empowered to take control of your training sessions and help your client reach his/her goals.
Specialized Training Programs for Children with Disabilities
It’s an area that is in dire need of attention; however, basic programming knowledge will not suffice. If you want to help children with disabilities, specialized knowledge and insight must first be gained.
Moving Past Socialization
After my last two discussions on women’s roles and expectations in strength, it’s time to truly identify some strong women in action.
Socialization is the Disability
Oftentimes, gender differences and our approach to them is based on socialization rather than innate brain, neurological, and hormonal composure.
Being a Woman is Not a Disability
If you are a strength coach in an educational setting, your title goes beyond strength coach. You are an educator.
Get Your Grip Back
My first thought is if you aren’t already using it, start hook gripping. Painful, yes. Essential in this situation, perhaps.
From Stoners Gym To Competitive Edge Athletic Performance Center: The Fi...
Follow Goodwin’s advice if you ever try to relocate your rack.
Gear Funk, Taint Stitching and Taco Tuesday
The equivalent of having the current Super Bowl champion team and coaching staff giving pointers to your intramural flag football team. Don’t miss our Twitter chats!
Stoners Gym: State of the Gym Update 3
Sooner or later you have to grab the gopher and beat him to a bloody pulp so obstacles don’t set you back.
Stoners Gym: State of The Gym Update 1
It’s crunch time and we have some moves to make pretty quickly.
Idaho Champion Series Snowman Invitational Write Up
The events were changed and lightened a bit, so I was bummed.
Amy Wattles' Recap: Frozen Stones Highland Games
Doing this competition is like going to the all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet. At the time, it sounds like an excellent idea.
America's Strongest Woman: The Great Bomb
The highlights of my trip were hanging out and catching up with The Sequim Crew.
Kids and Investment in Equipment
If you step back and look at the big picture, especially if you are a life-long lifter, home gym purchases are reasonable and actually pretty affordable when calculated over long term use.
Amy Wattles: Newport Highland Games Recap
The caber fell onto my hand and I heard a bunch of crunching noises.
Strongman Implement Ideas for Kids
These are just a few ideas to get you thinking and incorporate your kids into event training day and moving alongside you.
Amy Wattles: Heathen Highland Games Write Up
In the end, it’s just about getting better each time I’m out there.
Finding the Right Tire for You
There are two for sure ways to know what a tire weighs: get it weighed.
Strong Grip Strength
Grip strength seems to be a big part of strongman training, what are some good ways to train one’s grip?
