by Joshua Walusz | Jul 30, 2023 | What I am Reading
I’ll just kick this off with this, I am a huge Eastern Medicine advocate but at the same time, I hate the notion that the absence of proof proves something. I know that might come off as contradicting, but hear me out on this. Lipton discusses the need to evolve...
by Joshua Walusz | Jul 30, 2023 | In the Lab
So this will be an interesting blog post for a number of reasons. One reason: I am firm with my belief that compound-closed kinetic chain movements are superior to developing athletes and general populations. Second reason: there are serious limitations when it comes...
by Joshua Walusz | Jul 26, 2023 | Strength Coach Chronicles
I have been a strength coach for almost 20 years, one thing I have prided myself on is finding time to workout each week. It may not have always been pretty, but it was something. This is an important topic to talk about for Strength Coaches. It is the one truly...
by Joshua Walusz | Jul 19, 2023 | What I am Reading
If you are not familiar with Near Infrared Spectrometry (NIRS), it allows you to see real-time muscle oxygenation (SmO2) and hemoglobin index (tHb). What this means is that we can see the rate of oxygen delivery and removal from a muscle group or area real time. ...
by Joshua Walusz | Jul 5, 2023 | Strength Coach Chronicles
A common thread I deal with coaches is the idea of burnout. I work with young coaches. I’ve always had a great affinity for the upstart coach that is bright eyed and bushy tailed towards S&C. If you’re game I have a whole second book coming out here soon going...