Posts by Matt Cornell
Periodization 2.0: Modern Tactics for Periodization
Last month we discussed the principles of periodization, how it may (or may not) be useful, and when it can be utilized within our reconditioning process. This previous discussion lays…
Read MoreDead Hangs
The dead hang movement requires increased grip and gross upper body strength, core control, and shoulder stability.
Read MoreThe Best Lifestyle Fitness Activities for Your 50s, 60s, and Beyond
How do you get started on a health and fitness journey in older age? Rather than focusing on goals that feel unattainable or unsustainable, you’re better off focusing on lifestyle activities that will keep you active and exploring — and allow for fun.
Read MoreSingle Leg Triple Hop for Distance
The single leg triple hop for distance is a continuous plyometric movement that evaluates single leg power, movement control, and confidence. It is commonly used as part of a return to sport test battery to assess performance between legs.
Read MoreDon’t Make This Return to Run Mistake
Slow jogging or as the literature often refers to it “slogging” (Ugh, it’s even just terrible to say- “Slogging) is underwhelmingly un-athletic. It’s often lazy and lumbering. It’s lukewarm. Sport is dynamic.
Read MoreSingle Leg Linear Hop for Distance
The single leg hop for distance is a plyometric movement that evaluates single leg maximum power, movement control, and confidence. It is commonly used as part of a return to sport test battery to assess performance between legs.
Read MoreSingle Leg Snap Down
The snap down exercise can be used as a way to introduce impact and refine eccentric control during rehabilitation. In the fitness setting it can be used as part of a progressive warm up prior to a plyometric session or agility and change of direction training.
Read MoreMeet Dr. Sam Curbelo, DPT | Sports Resident
Sam joins our team as our Sports Resident! The Sports Residency program provides a physical therapist with a unique outpatient clinical experience and sports exposure, guided mentorship and didactic knowledge needed to become a highly competent and confident, board-certified sports clinical specialist.
Read MoreWhy do we need periodization?
Periodization principles can provide a tremendous overarching framework for reconditioning and rehabilitation that hold the coach, clinician, and athlete accountable to progressive change over time while minimizing the risk of doing too much too soon.
Read MoreSkater Squat
This movement can be used as part of a lower body strength program, a warm up prior to plyometrics and other dynamic activities, and as a way to improve single leg balance and control.
Can you perform 10 repetitions on each leg?