Nick Smoot Smootfitness.com We’ve all done it – we feel “tight,” figure our muscles are short and need to be stretched, and then flop down on the ground for a 10-15 minute bout of static stretching that supposedly resolves 99% of our movement and pain related problems. But did static stretching really help? Did we […]
Warming Up for Optimal Performance
Warming Up For Optimal Performance Nick Smoot- Owner of Smoot Fitness Smootfitness.com When I first started lifting weights, I was the stereotypical “beginner” that did everything completely wrong. I didn’t pay attention to proper nutrition, never gave my muscles time to recover, and let my pride dictate my weights, leading to improper technique development […]
Fitting Your Workouts into a Busy Schedule
Fitting Your Workouts into a Busy Schedule Nick Smoot-Owner of Smoot Fitness Smootfitness.com So I just started back at ODU for the fall semester, and as my free time began to dwindle down, my respect grew for those that make time for their fitness goals despite being MUCH busier than I am. Unfortunately, strength […]
The Importance of Training for Strength
The Importance of Training for Strength Nick Smoot- Owner of Smoot Fitness Smootfitness.com Do you take more pride in being brutally strong, or having the ability to take “selfies” of your abdominal veins on a daily basis? Now I am not knocking anyone for having good aesthetics. If you are not an […]
Mobility Basics to Increase Performance
Mobility Basics to Increase Performance Nick Smoot- Owner of Smoot Fitness Whether you are a strength athlete, soccer player, gymnast, or a stay at home mom, having good mobility is a must. It allows for efficient movement, the ability to perform normal activities, provides the environment for optimal athletic performance, and is the kryptonite to […]