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10 Reasons I Train For Speed
As an aging athlete who doesn’t complete in field sports, I still train for speed. I know 30 year-olds who don’t get out and sprint, so why do I it? Well, speed training is the absolute pinnacle of human performance. Moving fast and explosively literally
Kettlebells Aren’t Optional
When I started training with kettlebells back in 2009 at a workshop with Andre DuCane, I literally had no idea how valuable and important this training tool would be. You see, for me kettlebells aren’t optional training tools, they’re essential. No matter what I do,
What Is Athleticism?
If you have a body, you are an athlete. That’s according to the mega-brand Nike. Athleticism is a word you’ve probably heard a million times. What does it mean though? How would you define it? What exactly is “athleticism?” I’ve heard people say many times,
How To Design Workouts Around 5 Basic Movements
Fundamental movements. What I want to explain is a simple concept that came from the work of the great Dan John. It’s workout design based on 5 fundamental movements. If there’s one coach who’s had the greatest impact on me personally, it would be Dan.
Kettlebell Training For Lacrosse (The Ultimate Guide)
In my experience as a strength coach, kettlebells are the most underutilized strength and conditioning tool for lacrosse athletes. This is because most lacrosse athletes (and field athletes in general) do not understand how these simple training tools can help them translate to better field
Transformational Lessons I Learned From Coach Glenn Pendlay
It was the summer of 2013 when I attended an exceptional weightlifting seminar. It was July, 2013 and it was taught by the renowned Weightlifting Coach Glenn Pendlay. First, thank you Glenn for a great seminar. At the time, I had no idea how great
The 3 Essential Kettlebell Workouts
Here is what I would consider to be 3 essential kettlebell workouts. First, I much prefer the term “training session” when referring to a workout, so I’ll use that moving forward. But, the word “workout” seems to resonate with people, I understand. These are simple,
A No-Nonsense Plan To Keep Your Back Healthy And Strong
Developing a strong, healthy back is an important training goal. Not only is it important, but it’s a requirement for long-term health, performance, high function and happiness. Yes, happiness. Because when you’re in pain, your life is miserable. Believe me, I know. I’ve been there,
Arnold’s 6 Rules For Success
Somehow I ended up on a YouTube video where Arnold you-know-who was discussing his “6 rules for success.” Have you heard about these 6 rules? They are powerful. And they apply to just about everything in life. If you know anything about Arnold Schwarzenegger, then
How To Build Momentum (In Strength And Life)
Author Steven Pressfield writes about the destroyer of all things. He calls it a nearly unstoppable force that prevents you from achieving what you want. It is the enemy. He calls this internal force “resistance” and says it will kill you, if you let it.
About Scott Iardella, MPT, CSCS, CISSN
I’m a performance specialist with over 30 years of experience as a former physical therapist, strength coach, and movement educator. I help people build real strength, improve movement, and unlock their full physical potential through results-driven training focused on long-term health, strong fundamentals, and sustainable progress.
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