by BlackFlagAthletics | Apr 12, 2026 | BF Strength & Conditioning Blog, BFA Blog
From Globo Gym to Black Flag: A Road Trip Reality Check A couple weeks back, Melanie and I packed up and headed down to Jacksonville, North Carolina to help our oldest son and his wife get their new home dialed in. You know the deal—paint, clean, move, lift, carry…...
by BlackFlagAthletics | Apr 5, 2026 | BF Strength & Conditioning Blog, BFA Blog
How recovery, fuel, and hydration shape performance before results ever show up Introduction — Effort Isn’t the Issue Most people don’t come into Black Flag lacking effort. They’re consistent.They’re training hard.They’re trying to eat better. And still… progress...
by BlackFlagAthletics | Mar 15, 2026 | BF Strength & Conditioning Blog, BFA Blog
The most effective training programs are built around a simple principle: the human body should be trained to move like an athlete. Athletic movement is not reserved for professional competitors or elite performers. It is the blueprint for a body that functions well,...
by BlackFlagAthletics | Mar 8, 2026 | BF Strength & Conditioning Blog, BFA Blog
How perception shapes tissue, movement, and performance At Black Flag Strength & Conditioning, most people walk in focused on muscle, conditioning, or getting stronger. And that’s absolutely happening. But underneath the barbell, the sled, the kettlebell —...
by BlackFlagAthletics | Mar 2, 2026 | BF Strength & Conditioning Blog, BFA Blog
In high school in the late 1980s, I was introduced to the Bigger Faster Stronger model. At the time, it was considered cutting-edge. Believe it or not, lifting weights for athletic performance was still somewhat taboo. There was a common belief that strength training...
by BlackFlagAthletics | Feb 22, 2026 | BF Strength & Conditioning Blog, BFA Blog
How gait, rotation, and deceleration shape strength that actually lasts Introduction — Strength Has a Blueprint Most athletes assume movement problems show up under heavy load. A squat that shifts. A hinge that never feels even. A lift that’s strong one day and...
