by Coach Mauricio | May 5, 2021 | Blog
Plyometrics is closely related to Gymnastics (think Parkour or Breakdancing), and summarily focuses on Gymnastics-related jumping, landing, brachiating (climbing), throwing, and rebounding exercises that create many favorable adaptations. This is great because you...
by Coach Mauricio | May 3, 2021 | Blog
*If* you have the time and interest, I strongly recommend Gymnastics as your foundation. The amount of strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic or “body” awareness you develop in multiple dynamic ranges and planes learning basic tumbling, beam, floor, vault, bar work,...
by Coach Mauricio | Apr 28, 2021 | Blog
Get strong. Build muscle. Swole patrol. You know what it is! Strength is the ability to generate a force. More strength, more force. It is something that is traditionally understood as a direct function of muscle mass. Big muscles, big strength. This is misguided, as...
by Coach Mauricio | Apr 21, 2021 | Blog
Improving your Conditioning or “Cardio” is one of the most universal goals. It improves heart health, circulation, recovery, and even cognitive function. It makes it easier to keep up without gasping or lots of hands-on-knees when doing nice hikes with friends. The...
by Coach Mauricio | Apr 19, 2021 | Blog
In my last article we talked about Systems Of Success, and in the following mini series I will be delving into each component, starting with Nutrition. The essence of this series is that I would like to “give away the farm” so that you can see all the tools laid out...