jason
October 20, 2016
The Movement Matrix is a perfect 4 min warm up that will prep the body for your power session. Your nervous system will light up when it is put under the challenging change of directions in the sagittal, frontal and transverse plane. We start each movement with the arms overhead holding a light dowel or […]
August 4, 2016
Level 4 T-Spine Power is all about speed. You now have earned the right to rotate but note that there are still exercises in this series that require the T-Spine to resist rotation. Transitioning from anti-rotation to rotation and back gives your body the versatility and ability to switch from mobile to stable while controlling […]
July 5, 2016
This video is a special Next Level full feature film. This is the full length version with all the coaching cues and technique notes from my experience on the PATCH with the Egoscue Master Brian Bradley. Pay close attention to the exercises, physical demands placed on the athlete, the affect of limitations on the efficiency […]
June 17, 2016
This weeks #YOJAY we discuss the pink elephant in the room. The Coach’s calves! This weeks question comes from @ksharpgolf who asked “I just have to know…HOW on earth did you get such amazing calves? What’s your secret?!” Well Kaitlyn this episode is for you!
June 15, 2016
This video is Level 3 T-Spine. In the Level 2 video we focussed on T-Spine Stability using High Threshold and Joint Integrity exercises. Now your T-Spine is prepared for strengthening exercises. At this point we need you to control rotation and have the ability to resist rotation. You have to earn the right to rotate! […]
May 12, 2016
This video is Level 2 T-Spine. In the Level 1 video we focussed on T-Spine Mobility. In Level 2 we focus on High Threshold and Joint Integrity exercises. Simply put, we are preparing the T-Spine for strength and power training. You may notice the lack of rotational exercises. You have to earn the right to […]
April 11, 2016
In this episode I tackle a topic which seems to raise its hand every month in the #YOJAY box. How do you train a group or team of athletes functionally? This is a fantastic topic and a great opportunity to share my techniques for making group training both exciting, challenging while addressing the groups functional […]
April 1, 2016
This video is coming out of the basement archives ( I have hair and stylish shoes!) but it is still relevant and a challenge. This workout is perfect for athletes wanting a light workout/dynamic warmup the morning of an event. There is very little load but will challenge you and your nervous system in all […]
March 21, 2016
This is a fantastic core stability and anti-rotation exercise. The progression starts in a knee push up position into a single arm knee plank. Progress to the single arm plank and return back to the knee plank position while maintaining your core control. Hold each position for a count of 3 focusing on stability and […]
March 8, 2016
Sleep is one of the 2 most important performance elements in your performance plan. Last week we focused on the war that is going on in your gut. Today we are tackling your sleep account. If I ask someone “are you in debt?” most people can confidently answer yes or no. But when I ask […]
July 8, 2020
At the end of the day we all just want to be heard. Through our voice, work or actions. We want to be heard. But what if the Herd is creating too much noise and your message isn’t getting to your audience? Im not talking about social media (although it still applies) I am talking […]
July 1, 2020
“Live in the present. The Power of Now.” We all know we need to live in the NOW but many of you or your clients are allowing the past to dictate the actions of the future self. I have worked with countless athletes who under perform due to past failures they carry with them to […]
June 24, 2020
Fat Face Rick, “He Ain’t Weak, Thats The Starting Point!” That line in the Wire changed the way I approached coaching from that day forward. It all made sense when my young student Cliff sat up and looked me right in the eye and said, “It’s this gym Coach! It’s changed my life! I have […]
June 17, 2020
Thank you to all of you who have filled my inbox with “#YOJAY Have you seen @brysondechambeau ? Wow! He put on 40lbs and 20yards on his driver! What do you think?” Yes I have seen him. Yes I have been following and yes I have an opinion. The important thing for you to know […]
June 10, 2020
The great philosopher Kool Moe D once said,”I go to work like a doctahhh!” In these times of uncertainty and change the one thing that has kept me sane is work. I know that sounds counter intuitive to many people who are out of work, working from home, changing professions or working under new conditions […]
June 3, 2020
The World is in chaos, America is burning, businesses are closing. Its time to rebuild. Time to reinvent yourself and the way you go about your business. I am in the midst of a rebirth of my business. My local gym is being reborn. I am excited to inject my creativity into a new project […]