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An Open Letter to Strong Female Athletes
This article originally appeared on EricaSuter.com Dear Strong Female Athlete, Take up space. In fact, so much space that the world rumbles f...
This 2-Move Drill Torches Fat and Builds Muscle
Whether you're thinking about enhancing performance in sport or improving how you look, at the end of the day, it's all about getting better. Getti...
Zach Brown Trash-Talked Kirk Cousins, Then Cousins Lit Up His Defense, Then He Got Cut
Zach Brown just learned how bad trash talk can backfire in the NFL. Brown, a veteran linebacker who made the Pro Bowl in 2016, was released by the ...
31 Powerful Exercises for Combat Sport Athletes
As one of, if not the, most challenging and dynamic sports in the world, preparing for the rigors of the cage or dojo isn't easy. In training, comb...
Here's What Eliud Kipchoge Ate Before Breaking the 2-Hour Marathon
For the first time in history, a human has successfully run 26.2 miles in under two hours. That human is Eliud Kipchoge. On Saturday, the 34-yea...
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Are Nutri-Grain Bars Actually Healthy?
Americans want their food healthy, convenient and delicious. The demand for those three criteria has driven the explosive growth of breakfast, cere...
3 Common Exercises I No Longer Program for Athletes
As a coach, I think it is important to look back at your older work—programs, blogs, podcasts, videos, etc. This is a great way to check in on yo...
Why The 'Axe' Bat Is Taking Over Major League Baseball
For over a century, the shape of the baseball bat has remained mostly unchanged. It's a symmetrical, cylindrical stick that tapers from the barrel ...
Are Bang Energy Drinks Healthy?
Energy drinks are rarely a good choice. Many shock your system with colossal amounts of caffeine and sugar in an effort to increase alertness, but ...
'Sport-Specific' Training May Not Be What You Think It Is
It seems that every time I open Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, I see some new "Expert Performance Coach" leading an athlete through what can best be ...
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Justin Kompf
Justin Kompf is a PhD candidate at the University of Massachusetts at Boston in the exercise and health sciences program where he also teaches strength and conditioning courses. Prior to his work at UMass Boston, he was the head strength coach at SUNY Cortland. Justin is a certified strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer. He also works at CLIENTEL3, a personal training studio in downtown Boston.
