by BlackFlagAthletics | Oct 5, 2025 | BFA Blog
As the years stack up in my career as a physical preparation coach, I’ve become increasingly convinced of one thing: the most effective way to build strong, resilient humans is to train them to move like athletes. That means more than just lifting heavy or chasing...
by BlackFlagAthletics | Sep 28, 2025 | BFA Blog
The fitness world is full of crazy concepts and confusing theories — each one chasing clicks, likes, and followers. Every time you scroll through social media, there’s a new “game-changing” exercise or influencer promising that one weird movement will change...
by BlackFlagAthletics | Sep 13, 2025 | BFA Blog
We all know exercise is good for us—but research shows that pushing harder through high intensity intervals offers benefits that go far beyond just getting in shape. These advantages touch every part of our lives: how long we live, how clearly we think, and even how...
by BlackFlagAthletics | Aug 31, 2025 | BFA Blog
)When people talk about fitness, the focus often falls on strength, speed, or body composition. While those are important, one of the most powerful indicators of long-term health and performance is something less obvious: VO₂ max. VO₂ max stands for maximal volume of...
by BlackFlagAthletics | Aug 24, 2025 | BFA Blog
When it comes to training, there’s one piece of the puzzle that almost everyone overlooks: rest. Not the kind of rest where you skip the gym, but the kind that happens between sets—the minutes you spend catching your breath, maybe checking the clock, maybe feeling...
by BlackFlagAthletics | Aug 16, 2025 | BFA Blog
With more than 30 years in the fitness, strength, and conditioning industry, I’ve seen countless trends come and go. Some have been valuable, lasting additions to the field, while others were nothing more than passing fads—or worse, gimmicks designed to make a quick...
