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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.
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...
EVERYBODY MAKES FITNESS MISTAKES
The line in determining the difference between fitness and sport has gotten thinner and thinner over the years. It can create confusion as to where and how to start a new fitness routine for many. Contained within these murky waters are some fundamental principles...
GIVING BACK IN A BIG WAY
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.” -Robert Louis StevensonAs a young child, I was fortunate enough to spend substantial time with my grandparents from both sides of my family. I was taught how to be a man from both of my...
How 3 Minutes A Day Changed My Life
The benefits of daily cold-water submersion, why you should do it and how to ease into it. The concept of freezing yourself for 3-5 minutes a day either in a cold shower or in a cold tub seems like lunacy, but after adopting the practice and making it part of my daily...