December 2013

Part 5: The Itch to Get Back in the Gym In 2018, I was promoted at work. Just ten weeks later, I was demoted for something completely out of my control. It hit me hard… for about ten minutes. Then I did what boxing had always taught me to do, roll with the punches. I…

Your ankles are the first point of contact with the ground, playing a key role in balance, shock absorption, and force transfer. If they’re stiff, unstable, or weak, it doesn’t just affect the ankles, it creates a ripple effect that can lead to issues in your knees, hips, or lower back. At Training Aspects, we…

Optimize Sleeping Habits to Increase Recovery and Performance Everyone can have better sleeping habits which means there is always a way to get better and increase your recovery and performance even further! Many of these habits may seem overly simplistic or you. may have heard before but the tru question is are you actually incorporating…

Three great athletic training exercises There are many athletes who want to get faster, stronger, more powerful whatever their goal may be. Often, they see cool exercises on social media and try to replicate them. Now, I’ll always say: there are no single exercises that will develop true movement power and ability but there are…

Part 4: Life Lessons from Boxing Boxing had to take a back seat after a wood-shop accident in high school led to surgery. What I thought would be a six-month break turned into years. I didn’t step into a boxing gym again until my junior year of college. I was out of shape, but I…

Year around training doesn’t just develop the body but it has amazingly underrated mental benefits that come with it. The consistency and structure it brings builds discipline, focus, and confidence, all things vital to high level performance. Here is another three more reasons why athletes benefit from staying committed year around, but this time, from…

How Water Effects Athletic Performance Water is an essential piece to the sports performance puzzle that is creating peak athletic performance and recovery! Water plays so many vital roles within the body and really plays a part in almost every function of the body in some way. Today we’ll break down a few of those…

Creating consistency can be challenging. There are many tricks to increase effectiveness, many are by adding. In this article, the focus will be what to get rid of to create success.  Here are three things that may affect your ability for success. It may not be perfect, keep moving forward- “If it’s not perfect, then…

What Boxing Means to Me – Part 3: When My Grandfather Stepped in In boxing, you’re always learning and you never stop. Doesn’t matter who you are, whether you’re just stepping in the gym for the first time or you’ve been training for decades, there’s always more information and knowledge available. When my grandfather stepped…

Big picture goals like getting stronger, faster, or leaner are usually the main focus when thinking about fitness or health goals. While these goals are valid, they often overlook the essential aspect of healthy, efficient function of the joints that make all movement possible. The shoulders, hips, and ankles play a vital role in both…

Pre and Post Workout Nutrition for Athletic Performance Pre and post workout nutrition has been a hot topic for ages and for good reason, it’s essential to optimal recovery and top athletic performance! Realistically it’s not that complicated of a process, it’s mostly just about proper planning and consistency! What you’re eating and the timing…

Life gets hectic- Daily essential habits must stay present When life gets busy, the mind goes into survival mode. The thoughts become short-term focused. Any long-term goals usually get axed. It makes sense… if the person feels like it’s a “do or die” situation, then long-term plans don’t matter. The problem? Most issues aren’t life…