by piphercarson@gmail.com | Jan 12, 2023 | Health, Wellness
The best athletes compete: every repetition, every point, every minute, every practice, every possession, every set, every game, meet, match, etc. Within a finite mindset, competing means to beat the person next to you or beat your best time or beat your 1 rep max. ...
by liz@lizzyjane.co | Dec 22, 2022 | Health
I try to remind athletes that champions are made in the offseason. In season, everyone is working hard. Everyone is going to weights. Every athlete in the nation has practice. Every coach in the nation is trying to get the most out of their athletes. Every athlete is...
by piphercarson@gmail.com | Nov 22, 2022 | Health, Wellness
If we want to change the world we live in for the better, we have to practice proactive leadership. Our society is reactive but the answer to growth as people is not finding the strength to respond to the problem, the answer to growing as people lies in finding the...
by piphercarson@gmail.com | Aug 18, 2022 | Health, Wellness
I weighed 15-20 lbs. lighter when I was an athlete. I was wrestling so I was intentionally cutting weight. Judging by the numbers on the scale, I might say I am not as fit or as healthy as I was during my wrestling career but I am healthy. I just biked 400 miles in 6...
by piphercarson@gmail.com | Jul 18, 2022 | Health, Wellness, Workout
Alchemy is a medieval term that referred to the practice of turning elements into gold. Essentially, alchemy means transformation. As a Strength Coach, it is my job to help transform the physiology of athletes so they can be successful. Beyond our physical training...
by piphercarson@gmail.com | Jun 17, 2022 | Health, Wellness
“In five years, I will have more time. I will have time to exercise. I will have time to read. I will be able to spend more money on my kids. I will be able to buy healthy foods. I will have more time for my partner. I just have to work hard now; then, I will live the...