We can learn a great deal from studying what athletes do to have optimum performance to improve our performance and prevent injury in our lives. I have learned that plyometric training is one way to develop maximum jumping capacity and to strengthen the Human Spring. It may sound like the latest action film, but controlled impact and maximum power are the aims of a training technique called plyometrics. Yuri Verkhoshansky is the founder of modern human spring training, called … [Read more...]
Video Tutorial # 143 What I Learned From Studying Javier Sotomeyer Technique About Improved Performance and Reducing Injury Risk
Dr. James Stoxen DC Interviews 13 Time World Champion MMA Fighter, Shonie Carter, Part 1 of 2
Dr. James Stoxen DC Interviews 13 Time World Champion MMA Fighter, Shonie Carter, Part 1 of 2 Listen as Shonie talks about his broken bones, the difference between boxing and MMA, his fights with Rumen Dimitrov and Jeremy Knato. He shares about his adventure climbing the pyramid of Giza in Cairo, Egypt. … [Read more...]
The Ed Coan Story – What I Learned from the Strongest Man in the World
What I Learned from the Strongest Man in the World, Ed Coan. In 1986, I graduated from National Chiropractic College, (National University Health Sciences, formerly National College of Chiropractic). a year and a half early at 24 years of age. I was one of the youngest graduates in the college. In fact my father recommended that I grow facial hair as I did not look old enough to be a doctor. My very first patient was Ed Coan. I thought that something/someone greater was … [Read more...]
My Experience with Andrei Arlovski former UFC Heavyweight Champion – The Pinnacle of Athletic Performance
Who’s the most popular celebrity I’ve worked with? I get that question a lot. We could debate that for hours, but if you want to talk about the most extraordinary athletes who are celebrities I’ve encountered? Andrei Arlovski would be up there with the best of them. Both in training and competition, the former world Ultimate Fighting Heavyweight Champion makes demands on his body that few of us could imagine, let alone endure. For six days a week and between six and … [Read more...]
Through the Fire and Back: Andrei Arlovski Coming of Age
Through the Fire and Back: Andrei Arlovski Coming of Age By Juan C. Ayllon Original Article: http://www.martialarts.dk/vis_emne.asp?id=10151 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – Almost two weeks ago at the United Center, 6’-1” and 224 lb. WBO Heavyweight Champion Lamon Brewster shocked odds makers and 21,000 screaming fans alike as he tore into and dispatched the hulking, 6’-4” and 248 lb. favorite Andrew Golota in 53 seconds flat. Looking on, Ultimate Fighting Heavyweight Interim Champion … [Read more...]
Andrei Arlovski Holds Court At “Team Doctors Training Center”! January 28th, 2005
Andrei Alovski Holds Court at “Team Doctors Training Center”! By Juan C. Ayllon Original Article: http://www.cyberboxingzone.com/news/archives/00000703.htm CHICAGO, IL -- Andrei Arlovski is an imposing athlete. At 6’-4” and 240 pounds, with door-wide shoulders, body builders arms, and a chiseled torso tapering to a full “eight pack,” he could pass for a premiere NFL offensive end. Sporting a full beard augmented by a day’s growth, high cheekbones, a gray winter cap and a black sports … [Read more...]