The “Functional Training” Trend

The "Functional Training" Trend
By: Eric McGinnis, CSCSSports Performance Specialist, Rollins College Strength CoachSpectrum Sports PerformanceThe term “Functional Training” gets tossed around so often and so loosely that, at this point, I’m not even sure what it means. It’s the hottest buzzword for commercial gym goers, athletes, and their parents alike.Read more

NFL Combine Series, Part 4, Bench Press

NFL Combine Series, Part 4, Bench Press
By: Steve Yahns, MS, CSCS, NASM-PESAssistant Director of Performance, Lead Methodology EducatorSpectrum Sports Performance ez payday loans online Everyone’s favorite: The 225 Bench Press Test Let’s face it, just about all football players love to Bench Press and love to discuss their Bench Press numbers. They talkRead more

Spectrum Sports Performance Featured in Inside Lacrosse

Height Weight Vertical Jump 20-Yard Dash 40-Yard Dash 5-10-5 Pro Agility Shuttle 5-10-10-5 Shuttle with Stick Rotational Power Throw Each athlete then receives a performance report that contains their scores, camp averages and camp best for their respected graduation year. Recently featured in Inside Lacrosse, Jake Reed’sRead more

Influence of a Strength Coach

Influence of a Strength Coach
By: Ryan Troge, NASM-PESSports Performance Specialist Spectrum Sports Performance People look to strength and conditioning coaches for different goals and reasons; from muscle development, to weight loss, to improving athleticism, and the list goes on. Many coaches have great academic backgrounds with various certifications and accreditations toRead more

NFL Combine Series, Part 3, Vertical Jump

NFL Combine Series, Part 3, Vertical Jump
By: Steve Yahns, MS, CSCS, NASM-PESAssistant Director of Performance, Lead Methodology EducatorSpectrum Sports Performance Power Production Football is a game of power, without question. Primarily lower body power is essential and that is why next February’s NFL combine will place a lot of importance on the verticalRead more