
When Can My Child Begin Weightlifting?
I get asked this question a lot, both in the office and with the wrestling team that I coach. The question is usually brought on by a concerned parent who is looking for answers because their adolescent athlete is looking to begin training, or often times the parent asking the question is hoping to start prepping their 7 year old superstar for the NFL combine. Either way, I will address my (humble) views and opinions on the issue. First, YES it is safe (if done right). The

What Is Your Movement Baseline?
Are you an active individual? Are you a serious athlete or even a recreational weekend warrior? Does your occupation require you to perform strenuous and often times repetitive tasks (occupational athlete)? Are you a parent of a youth or high school level athlete? If you answered yes to any of those questions, the next question is; have you ever had a functional movement screening performed? What Is a Functional Movement Screening? The functional movement screening is pre-