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  This is our slideboard hamstring curl progression, which emphasizes strengthening the posterior chain muscles (glutes, hamstrings, calves). Training programs should include a greater emphasis on posterior chain development (opposed to "quad" work) to help improve speed and restore balance across the hips and knees. Slideboard Hamstring Curl I didn’t put up a video of this because it’s essentially the same as the one below. The only difference is that you straighten both legs at the same time, then pull them in together. Focus on keeping your hips up and toes pulled up toward your shins at all times. This is a great exercise to strengthen the muscles on the backside of your hips and lower body. This can be progressed to the 1-leg variations below, which have more functional applications for improving speed in athletes. Slideboard Hamstring Curl (1-Leg Negative) Anytime you’re on one leg (in this video and the one below it) it’s important that you keep your toes pointed straight up toward the ceiling. This ensures that you’re training your medial and lateral hamstrings evenly, and not exacerbating existing imbalances. 1-Leg Slideboard Hamstring Curl To your success, Kevin Neeld P.S. For more exercise videos, subscribe to us on YouTube at http://YouTube.com/EndeavorPerformance !
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Research has been excessively clear on the fact that taking in a protein shake (preferably with some simple carbohydrates if the individual’s MAIN goal isn’t to lose fat) immediately before or immediately after training will help replenish energy stores, stimulate protein synthesis (muscle growth) and facilitate overall recovery. With that said, many parents have expressed concerns to me about letting their teenagers take supplements. While I don’t think there’s anything dangerous PHYSICALLY about letting a teenager take a QUALITY (read: Don’t let the college kid at GNC sell you a supplement with 2000 ingredients that you don’t need), I can see the concern about teaching kids to lean on supplements instead of eating quality, nutrient rich foods. Milk: Nature’s Protein Shake A recent review of research on post-workout nutrition has shown that milk may offer many of the same benefits of stimulating protein synthesis and replenishing energy stores as commercial drinks. Roy (2008) had the following conclusions: “There is growing scientific evidence to support the use of low-fat milk following exercise by both individuals and athletes who habitually undertake strength or endurance training. There is data which suggests that fat free milk is as effective as, and possibly even more effective than, commercially available sports drinks at promoting recovery from strength and endurance exercise. […] Milk also has the added benefit of providing additional nutrients and vitamins that are not present in commercial sports drinks.” Reference: Roy, D. (2008). Milk: The New Sports Drink? A Review. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 5: 15. Assuming you aren’t lactose intolerant, milk may be a delicious, effective alternative to commercialized sports drinks. If you are lactose intolerant, TrueProtein.com offers a variety of protein supplements based on non-milk proteins. To your success, Kevin Neeld
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'92 Kyle Criscuolo recently committed to Harvard (NCAA D1) for either the fall of 2011 or 2012. This season Kyle played prep school hockey for Choate, where he lead his team in scoring with 19 goals and 22 assists for 41 points in 28 games. Last year Kyle was a part of Team Comcast's 16u team that lost in the National Championship game. He was also a part of the '92 Endeavor Selects team that won the Junior Chowder Cup two summers ago. Next season Kyle will return to Choate for his senior year, hopefully leading them to a New England Championship! We look forward to having Kyle join us at Endeavor again this summer as he prepares for the rigors of Division 1 hockey. -Kevin Neeld
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I’ve always wondered why people run so much. What I mean is why do so many people use running as their first mean of getting in shape? Why do so many people decide to participate in 10Ks, marathons and half marathons when they decide to get in shape? In reality, we need to get fit to run, not run to get fit because distance running leads to a multitude of overuse injuries. In fact, I probably don’t know a single person who has been running consistently for months who hasn’t dealt with some kind of injury (e.g. shin splints, sore knees or back). I could go on and on about the arguments of why distance running is not good for you, but I know Kevin has beat that to death already, and that is not the point of this post. Knowing all of this, so many people keep doing it, so there’s got to be something to it. Yeah, it’s convenient and you don’t need much equipment. But I don’t think that’s the main reason people do it. The main reason why people run and take part in marathons and other distance events is because it gives them a goal. Whether it’s to run a 5K, 10K, a ½ marathon or a full marathon, these people set a goal of making it through the finish line. A lot of people will run through pain and injuries to attain their goal. I’m not saying that it’s the smartest thing to do, but they won’t quit no matter what. I’m not telling you to start distance running today either, as I feel you have other more beneficial options, like High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) for example. What I want to convey to you is that having a goal is the most important part of any training program. If you do not set goals (realistic ones), most of the time you won’t be motivated to train, since you are not sure what you are training for in the first place. If you do have something to reach for, you will most likely have that goal in mind every time you train and you’ll be a lot more motivated. Set goals. Train harder. -David Lasnier
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"but it's harder when I go down lower."-John Gaudreau during a DB Incline Chest Press ...Spoken like a true biomechanist John!
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