How to Use Deloads to Your Training Advantage We’ve all heard the phrases “go hard or go home” and “no pain, no gain”. While these are...

Everything You Need to Know About Off-Season Training The off-season is a direct reflection of in-season, you either love it or you hate...

What is Maintenance Season, and Why is it so Important? Maintenance or in-season weight training is all about keeping the strength or...

Why is it Important to Set Training Goals? At some point in our lives, we’ve all set ourselves a physical goal - whether it’s to lose 10...

A Guide to Periodization for Strength Training You may not be familiar with periodization just yet! Don’t worry we have you covered....

How to Effectively Train Year-Round There’s so much confusion surrounding training that sometimes it’s difficult to find a program that...

Welcome to the Naperville North High School Strength and Performance Blog! Let's get ready to set goals and smash them. Over the next 6...

Athlete’s bodies go through a lot of stress on a daily basis. This is why recovery is surprisingly, just as important as training. Rest...

A vital component to an athlete’s performance is hydration. The human body is made up of 60-70% fluid which shows how important the need...

Sleep isn’t just important for muscle repair and growth, it’s also important for an athlete’s mental state and performance. An athlete is...

As an athlete, you need to be well aware of your nutrition, sleep, and training for they all play a role in how you perform. Muscular...

One of the most important aspects of training is recovery. Recovering efficiently allows you to be prepared to train or compete again. It...

Consuming a good pre-workout meal is a pivotal way to ensure you’ll be at your best when it’s time to compete or train. It’s important...

It is often said that abs are made in the kitchen, which might be a 100% true. You may be at the gym six times a week, stretching,...

Welcome to the Naperville North High School Strength and Performance Blog! Let's get ready to set goals and smash them. Over the next 7...