OUR BLOG
The Black Flag Athletics Blog is a ever-growing collection of our staff’s knowledge and wisdom. One of our reasons for being that we get to educate all walks of life. Head below to get a sample of what our coaches are talking about and let us know what you think by leaving us a note in the blog post’s comment section.
Unleash Your Inner Athlete: The Essence of “Functional Fitness”
At Black Flag Athletics in Avon, Ohio, the atmosphere resonates with the rallying cry of "Be an athlete!" This mantra isn't just for seasoned competitors; it's for everyday individuals navigating the demands of work, family, and life. Why do we emphasize this? Because...
Why Work Out? Cultivating Long-Term Fitness and Wellness
Once a quarter at Black Flag Athletics, our coaches gather to delve into the intricacies of leadership, class management, coaching development, and communication strategies. These quarterly meetings serve as the cornerstone of our commitment to continuous improvement...
Returning To The Fundamentals: Strengthening The Basics
When many of us embarked on our fitness journeys, we were often still in grade school, where physical education classes introduced us to activities like kickball and dodgeball. Yet, amidst the fun and games, we were also exposed to fundamental human movement patterns:...
Aligning Purpose and Performance: Managing Your Training to Fulfill Your ‘Why’
Recently, I delved into Arnold Schwarzenegger's latest book, "Be Useful, Seven Rules For Lift," opting for the audio version. In the early chapters, Arnold shares his approach to encountering newcomers in the gym. His simple yet profound question, "Why are you here?"...
New Strength Cycle Start This Week (3/24/24)
We're thrilled to kick off a brand new strength cycle this week at Black Flag Athletics, and we're doing it with a twist – introducing our modified "Wendler 5-3-1 Program." This program is tailor-made to seamlessly integrate into our class structure, allowing us to...
Stop Looking At Your Watch!
I recently had an athlete ask me why they have such a difficult time "staying in the zone" and why there is so much heart rate fluctuation when training using different modalities. I had already known that Target Heart Zone Training can be inaccurate and can be even...