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CF Endurance Classes at Bond Park and Lake Crabtree

We have two great Saturday classes lined up in the coming weeks:

On Saturday, May 25th, the 9:00 am CF Endurance class will workout at Bond Park.  We will be meeting at the picnic tables by the boat house. Here are directions from Athletic Lab to Bond Park.

On Saturday, June 29th, the 9:00 am CF Endurance class will be working out at Lake Crabtree Park. We will meet at the boat rental station. Here are directions from Athletic Lab to Lake Crabtree Park

Classes Cancelled for Saturday May 18th

All classes will be cancelled on Saturday, May 18th due to the Spartan 300 Challenge to support the Special Olympics of North Carolina.  The event registration is at 8:30am for those participating and is scheduled to start at 10:00am for those spectating.  We hope that you can make it out to support the competitors in an amazing event for the Special Olympics of North Carolina.

Examining Overtraining

[This post is written by Chris Hoina, CSCS - Athletic Development Coach at Athletic Lab]

Recently the question has been asked, what are the signs and symptoms of overtraining?  Before we continue onto the signs and symptoms, it’s probably important to define and explain what overtraining actually is.  While you may never experience this syndrome, it’s still important to address the potential threat and take steps to prevent it from occurring.

Overtraining syndrome is known by many names. ...

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USAW Level 1 Course a HUGE Success

For the second year in a row we’ve had a massive turnout for our USAW Level 1 Course. Coaches, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts from across the Unites States gathered at Athletic Lab to gain knowledge and experience in the sport of weightlifting from an excellent coach in Harvey Newton. We would like to thank all of the students, our excellent staff for hosting, Chris Garrett for coordinating, and Coach Newton for instructing another successful USAW weekend at Athletic Lab. You can see all...

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2nd Annual Athletic Lab Weightlifting Open

We are pleased to announce our 2nd Annual Weightlifting Open.  Athletic Lab will be hosting a USAW sanctioned meet on October 19th, 2013. The meet will consist of the Snatch and Clean & Jerk. This event is open to all USAW registered members. If you do not have a USAW membership, you can sign-up here.

This competition is limited to 60 weightlifters. While the Athletic Lab Open is months away, we fully expect to sell out very quickly: REGISTER NOW

A singlet is not required to compete unless...

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4 Tips For A Bigger Power Clean

The power clean is an excellent exercise to develop power and strength. While it is fairly simple to teach a group of athletes how power clean in a competent manner, it takes countless reps to maximize potential in this lift. Here are a few things to consider to maximize efficiency in the power clean.

1. Proper starting position:

Arguably, the most important position is your starting position. The start position correlates very well with the amount of success an athlete has with the lift. ...

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People are Talking...

Mike Young helped me set and reach challenging personal fitness goals. With the help of his expertise in the weight room and on the track, I learned new events, set new personal bests, and returned to compete in track and field at a high level after a substantial absence from the sport.

Kelly Furr, Post-Collegiate Track Athlete

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You gave me a very valuable lesson on how you take an athlete and make them better. I was not aware of all the work that takes place.

Corey Beam, Collegiate Baseball Player

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I start Spring Training tomorrow and I feel really fast and amazing. You are the best.

Andres Torres, World Series Champ

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Mike Young, the trainer we’ve been working with at Athletic Lab, he’s brutal. He’s tough, but he’s great. I’m trying my best to think of excuses not to go today. Tuesdays and Thursdays are the worst. He almost killed me Tuesday. I got up out of bed and almost fell over. But he’s whipping us into shape for the season.

Mark Schulte, Professional Soccer Player

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Mike Young is one of the brightest and well rounded coaches in the United States.  His background in the science of performance has allowed him to teach and mentor not just athletes, but other coaches as well.  My conversations with him always help me to learn and grow in my profession.

Ronald Grigg, Director of Track & Field, Jacksonville University

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She absolutely loves your program.  I never thought she would get excited about strength and conditioning, but I was wrong.  She really likes the challenge of your classes.  It is making her push herself to get better times and she loves when she can actually measure that her strength has improved.

Devra Lennon, Parent of Scholastic Athlete

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In the beginning of last season when I came here I had to do some extra training to increase my physical fitness. I was good on the ball and I knew the game and I knew how to make the runs. I did training from Mike Young of Athletic Lab who is really really doing a great job.  It’s helping me out. I lost some weight and I put a bit more muscle on. It’s helping me so much I feel much more powerful. I can play the whole game now. And it’s all thanks to them.

Etienne Barbara, Professional Soccer Player

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Since working with Mike Young my speed has dramatically improved, something I didn’t always think was possible. His system is complete and the coach / athlete relationship we have is excellent. I hope to have him as my coach throughout my professional career.

Nick Newman, Professional Long Jumper & HPC Elite Team Member

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That’s why I started working with Mike [Young], I wanted to get faster. Clearly, I’m the fastest guy on the team as anybody can see. I’m like lightning. I wanted to get stronger and once you get the kinks out and get your touches back, your feel stronger, fitter. You’re able to muscle guys off the ball, so that’s what I’m trying to incorporate this year.

Josh Gardner, Professional Soccer Player

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I wanted to tell you thanks for all the help you are providing. It is fantastic to receive coaching from someone you know is providing accurate data backed by science.

Brooke Burkhalter, Olympic Weightlifter

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