Posts from October, 2024 Oct 30, 2024 D1 Training Athens Squatober Challenge Fundraiser Training Hearts While Training Bodies If you are in any way involved in fitness, then you likely know about the Squatober Challenge held each October for knee-bending enthusiasts worldwide. The challenge ends with a personal record (PR) party to celebrate max gains on ... Continue Reading Oct 30, 2024 Training Tips Done Right with D1: Air Runner Tips ' In this video, Coach Daniel from D1 Training Lakewood Ranch demonstrates 5 tips to run on the Air Runner for best results and ultimate safety. Push the hips forward into an upright running posture When you land, imagine pulling your foot off the tread To pick up speed, ... Continue Reading Oct 29, 2024 Nutrition: Sweets and Protein Sweets: Keep it Simple with the Perfect Pair By Keven Kailey, MS RD, D1 Billings If you are anything like me, you enjoy sweets. My kryptonite is anything to do with pumpkin bars. Somehow, I buy them every year, and they are gone before the day is done. At this time of year, ... Continue Reading Oct 23, 2024 Game Onward: From Field to Franchisee – Kylie Fitts It is no surprise to anyone who knows him that Kylie Fitts owns an athletic training facility. He has the upbringing, the background, the family, the skill, and the passion to serve athletes and their families. D1 Training, with its core values and coaching style, is an ... Continue Reading Oct 22, 2024 Strength Training: Arm Day Workout It’s the last day of the gym week, and we have saved the best for last: arm day. There’s something especially empowering about arm day. It’s a pump that shows, and it will have you feeling your best for an entire day. Whether you’re training as an athlete or just training ... Continue Reading Oct 21, 2024 Training Tips Done Right with D1: Band Pushdowns In this video, Coach Edgar from D1 Training East Mesa demonstrates how proper accessory moves can boost your bench press. Here are three ways to work your triceps with band pushdowns, for overall strength. To set it up, hang a band from the rack above, as seen in the video. ... Continue Reading Oct 18, 2024 Coach’s Corner: D’Anthony Austin (Coach Dee) Have one conversation with D’Anthony Coach Dee and you will walk away with a smile on your face and a true understanding of how much he enjoys coaching. He remembers the aha moment in his life when he learned how much athletic performance can improve with training from a ... Continue Reading Oct 17, 2024 Coach’s Corner: Francisco Pabon “D1 Training is the place where you reach new heights if you trust the process and learn from mentors.” – Francisco Pabon, GM, D1 Winter Garden If you are talking about a whirlwind of ambition, the name Francisco Pabon may come up. This edition of Coach’s Corner is a little ... Continue Reading Oct 14, 2024 In-Season Strength Training When beginning the first competitive season of the academic year, in sports like football, volleyball, and soccer, it’s easy to stay motivated in the weight room to push your gains further. As the season continues, athletes sometimes put strength training on the back burner, ... Continue Reading Oct 14, 2024 Training Tips Done Right with D1: Hang Clean Technique In this video, Coach Jose from D1 Training St. Louis West demonstrates the importance of proper set up and execution of proper Hang Clean technique. HINGE: Keep bar over your knees and load your hips POWER SHRUG: Shoot your hips forward as you shrug aggressively HIGH PULL: ... Continue Reading Page 1 of 2