Looking to improve straight ahead speed? Take a look at posture. Accelerating is all about energy transfer. The foot strikes the ground with force, and that force is designed to transfer all the way through the body, resulting in long, fast, and powerful strides. Every piece ofRead more →
By: Calum McLellan, CISSN, CSCS, NASM-PESSports Nutritionist and Sports Performance SpecialistSpectrum Sports Performance5 Novel Tips For Fat Loss By now most people know what they should be eating and at what times, but may still need some little tricks to help them get past plateaus. None ofRead more →
Looking to improve maximal jump height? Focus first on the position you are actually jumping out of! A poor 'base' position will likely lead to energy leakage and weak jump attempts. Also, extend those hips! Your hips store power and we use that power by extending them.Read more →
By: Steve Yahns, MS, CSCS, NASM-PESAssistant Director of Performance, Lead Methodology EducatorSpectrum Sports Performance5 Tips to get more out of your training Let’s be honest, we’ve all been there. We pay money for a service and expect whomever we are paying the money to, to provide topRead more →
This past weekend, SSP owners Will Hitzelberger and Dan Schuck traveled to Portland, Oregon to the Nike World Headquarters to attend the second annual SPARQ - Nike Performance Summit. There were approximately 100 selected invitees from around the world that all share a passion and knowledge inRead more →
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Tracking Success: Josh Palma From a former collegiate baseball player to a pro wakeboarder, Josh Palma is in the middle of an unbelievable career. Josh began training with SSP in 2008, and continues to come back every year to prepare for his extremely taxing season. 1. WhenRead more →
My name is Mikell Hammer, I am graduating with my Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Southern Arkansas University. I will be attending the University of Arkansas for my Masters degree in Exercise Science/Kinesiology this coming semester. SSP has given me many opportunities and opened manyRead more →
By: Calum McLellan, CISSN, CSCS, NASM-PESSports Nutritionist and Sports Performance SpecialistSpectrum Sports PerformanceIs Good Nutrition Necessary For Golfers? The short answer is yes! When looking at the demands of golf, one might be inclined to think that it’s not a very intense sport. However, when we lookRead more →