These photos come from slow motion videos I did of a barefoot runner. The arch is like a spring; it has 26 bones in the foot, 33 joints and even a spring ligament. Arch “Leaf Spring” Bend Creates Energy When your body weight comes down it sits primarily on the first and second toe; the remaining three toes, number three through five work as guides. When the weight hit’s the arch, the arch bends as it descends a couple millimeters to a couple centimeters in the middle, … [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...]