Building Both Base and Peak in Strength Training for the Athlete
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Strength training for an athlete is very unique. Because we are trying to build so many qualities for an athlete, we do a very broad...


- Nov 18
Overcoming Gravity
Overcoming gravity is something the athlete always has to deal with, pretty much regardless of sport. Getting the body (or an implement)...
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- Oct 9
Should A 9 Year Old and 19 Year Old Train the Same?
Here at NSS, we work with young athletes. We see athletes in the gym as young as 9. But do we work with these 9-year-old athletes in the...
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- Sep 14
Practicing Athletic Movements
If you've got an athlete in a sport that requires reacting to something, whether a ball, a start, or another athlete, your athlete knows...
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- Aug 21
2023-2024 School Year Athlete Program
Online enrollment is NOW OPEN for our School Year Athlete Program. Click HERE to get your athlete(s) locked in!
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- Apr 11
Exercises to do Now to Help Your Golf Game This Summer.
The snow is melting, so golfing is getting closer by the day! Which ALSO means it is time to start priming your body for your golf swing....
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- Mar 8
Train Like an Athlete – Conditioning
We’ve discussed that strength training and conditioning outside of sports benefit the athlete, but what exactly does that look like? ...
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- Mar 3
Train Like an Athlete – Speed and Power
We’ve discussed that strength training and conditioning outside of sports benefit the athlete, but what exactly does that look like? ...
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- Feb 28
Strength Training in the 3rd Trimester
During the third trimester, some specific changes in your body can have an effect on exercise. Many things add up and potentially lead to...
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- Feb 28
Train Like an Athlete – Strength
We’ve discussed that strength training and conditioning outside of sports benefit the athlete, but what exactly does that look like? ...
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- Feb 14
The Best Way to NOT Accomplish Goals
The beginning of each year is often a time we see ourselves looking to set big goals - which is fine! That's great! Take advantage of...
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- Feb 14
Summer Athlete Program 2023
Summer is fast approaching, which means registration for our Summer Athlete Program is coming even sooner! EARLY BIRD (cost saving!)...
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- Feb 2
Upper Body Training for Athletes
What sort of training should an athlete do for their upper body? Do all athletes need upper body training? Some athletes don’t...
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- Jan 20
How Many Reps Should an Athlete Do in Strength Training?
For an athlete, the goal of strength training is to better prepare the athlete for sport. With that (as we’ve maybe mentioned), getting...
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- Jan 9
Strength Training IS Resilience Training for an Athlete
In sports, an athlete must be resilient. This is true physically and mentally; strength training can help build resilience in both...
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- Dec 27, 2022
Should an Athlete Strength Train In-Season?
Hopefully, at this point, we’ve convinced you that strength training for an athlete is important. As a reminder, the long story short is...
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- Dec 8, 2022
How Strong Does an Athlete Need to Be?
As an athlete, how strong do you have to be to be a good athlete? LOADED QUESTION – but here we go! In simplest terms, being strong is...
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- Dec 6, 2022
Women and Strength Training
A short list of stellar reasons why it's important for women to hit the weight room. 1. Lose body fat. As lean muscle mass increases, so...
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- Dec 5, 2022
When Should My Son/Daughter Start Lifting Weights?
WHENEVER THEY SHOW INTEREST IN IT! But in all seriousness, it is a great question as there are a lot of misconceptions out there about...
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- Nov 14, 2022
Why Do We Do So Many Different Exercises?
If you come to a couple of our athlete sessions, you’ll notice something: we do a bunch of different exercises. We don’t typically stick...
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