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.
Train Smarter, Not Harder: How Your Nervous System Drives Performance
At Black Flag Athletics—and honestly, at any gym that cares about helping people train smarter—you’ll probably hear coaches mention the nervous system from time to time. Maybe it’s something like, “That’ll light up your CNS,” or “This workout is pretty demanding...
The 80% Rule: When (and Why) You Should Actually Wear a Lifting Belt
In today’s training world, we’ve got gadgets and gear for just about everything—knee sleeves, wrist wraps, toe spacers, minimalist shoes, special mouthpieces—you name it. But ironically, the one piece of equipment that gets abused the most is also one of the most...
The Black Flag Blueprint: Elite by Design, Backed by Science, Built to Last
Why We Train the Way We Do at Black Flag Athletics At Black Flag Athletics, we believe that a balanced training program is key to long-term success in fitness. Our goal is to create a system that optimizes adaptations across all areas of fitness—strength, endurance,...
The Seven Types Of Strength
Hey All! We’re back with more blog posts coming your way! Today, I want to dive into an important topic—the seven types of strength. While most people think of strength as simply the ability to move heavy loads, there’s a lot more going on beneath the surface....
The Importance of Post-Training Recovery
Training, at its core, revolves around the concept of creating stress and then allowing for adaptation to that stress. Whether you’re aiming to build muscle, increase your VO2 max, or strengthen your immune system, it all begins with stressing those systems and then...
Prepare To Fitness! Fixing Common Flaws In Your Warm-Up Routine
As a fitness professional with experience designing programs for athletes of all levels—from highly competitive to weekend warriors—I’ve learned a lot over the years and made my fair share of mistakes. Programming can be nuanced, particularly given the diverse range...