Q and A with Mike Seamon- Seattle Sounders(MLS), Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL)
Interviewed by Chris Demczuk, WST Client What do you think the biggest differences are between playing in college versus as a pro? Every player is you know completely physically in top shape and mentally they’re stronger than any college player basically. They really do a good job picking the top college players to come […]
‘Players benefit from facing differing styles’ (Q&A with PDA’s Gerry McKeown)
Interview by Mike Woitalla New Jersey’s PDA, one of the nation’s top youth clubs for boys and girls, participates in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy and ECNL. It’s also launching a residency program in partnership with St. Benedict’s Prep School. Gerry McKeown has coached at PDA since its founding in 1999 and is club’s boys […]
The Squat by Louie Simmons of Westside barbell
THE SQUAT Louie Simmons After moving to Westside, A.J. Roberts has improved his squat from 1008 to 1140 pounds in just over 2 years by following the conjugate system. This includes a speed strength day, where a series of 3-week waves are performed. The percent of a 1-rep max used is 50% to 60% within […]
Dead Lifting with Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell
DEADLIFT TRAINING Although we have never had a Benny or an Andy or for that fact a Lamar Grant type of deadlifter, we do have many very good deadlifters, both men and women: 18 men who deadlift over 800 pounds and six women who lift over 500 pounds. That’s a lot of back up. I […]
The Best Running Shoe For YOU!
Let Runner’s World help you find the right shoe for your running needs. To use the Runner’s World ShoeFinder effectively and find the best shoes for you, you must first know your Shoe Type. The short article below will help you make the right choice. Also, at the end of the article, we explain Pronation–a […]
Sport-Specific vs. General Training
Sport Specific vs. general training is a popular topic in the fitness world. Sport-specific resistance training requires a more refined approach than simply lifting heavy weights to complete exhaustion. A physiological analysis of any game or event will confirm that most athletes require explosive power, muscular endurance, maximal strength or some combination of all three […]
Rowing machine
Rowing machine. For this post, the focus here is on one of the many exercise machines currently at WST and how it can benefit your training program. Today, we present to you, the dreaded, Rowing Machine. Defined, the rowing machine is used to replicate the watercraft rowing to help increase cardio and overall fitness. Just […]
Strength Training vs. Cardio.
Strength Training vs. Cardio. In this corner, fighting in the blue trunks, Strength Training.In this corner, fighting in the red trunks, Cardio. The never ending battle. Allright, fellas, let’s have a clean fight. That’s how it is. Strength Training or Cardio. Ultimately, you do what’s right for you and your training regime. But first, let’s […]
Mark Williams comes aboard as Director of Physical Fitness for Jersey United
Jersey United is proud to announce that the partnership with Williams Sport Training and it’s owner will continue and expand in 2012/2013. The upcoming year will see a Fall and Spring fitness program added to the winter program of last year. The program will be mandatory for all ASL players and the U14/U15 players will participate in an 8 […]
Morris Plaines Trainer Keeps Pros, Amatures in Shape
Mark Williams develops specific training regimens for each sport at his new facility. ByLauren Mennen Founder and owner of Williams Sport Training, Mark Williams.Credit Courtesy of Brian Swisher context Photos (3) Photos Credit Courtesy of Brian Swisher Credit Courtesy of Brian Swisher Credit Courtesy of Brian Swisher Upload Photos and Videos […]
