by BlackFlagAthletics | Aug 9, 2026 | BF Strength & Conditioning Blog, BFA Blog
By Coach Cierra Bloom Introduction — Recovery Isn’t the Opposite of Training When most people hear the word recovery, they picture rest days. Foam rolling. Stretching. Ice baths. Sleeping in. Those things can certainly help. But recovery isn’t something...
by BlackFlagAthletics | Jul 12, 2026 | BF Strength & Conditioning Blog, BFA Blog
Inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, fatigue, anxiety, poor recovery, and low energy are no longer “rare conditions.” They’re showing up in increasingly common patterns across all ages, activity levels, and body types. Research has started to show a consistent theme:...
by BlackFlagAthletics | May 31, 2026 | BF Strength & Conditioning Blog, BFA Blog
The “Horizon Rule” Most people think posture starts with the shoulders, core, or hips. But one of the biggest drivers of posture actually starts somewhere else: Your eyes. Where you look directly affects how your body organizes itself underneath you. And...
by BlackFlagAthletics | May 23, 2026 | BF Strength & Conditioning Blog, BFA Blog
Why We Do “Murph”: A Memorial Day Reflection As Memorial Day approaches and the echoes of “Murph” begin to fill the gym once again, one question always rises to the surface:rises to the surface: “Why do we do this?” For some, it’s deeply personal—a way to honor a...
by BlackFlagAthletics | May 16, 2026 | BF Strength & Conditioning Blog, BFA Blog
The Science Behind Bands, Speed & Power Training, and Building More Resilient Humans At Black Flag Strength & Conditioning, we are constantly evaluating and evolving our programming to provide the highest quality training experience possible for our members....
