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The Crucial Link Between Building Muscle and Boosting Resting Metabolic Rate

In the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle, many focus solely on weight loss, often overlooking the importance of building muscle. However, understanding the intricate relationship between muscle mass and resting metabolic rate (RMR) unveils a crucial aspect of achieving sustainable fitness goals. It's not just about shedding pounds; it's about reshaping our bodies from within.

Muscle tissue isn't merely a cosmetic accessory or a feature reserved for bodybuilders; it's a dynamic entity that plays a fundamental role in our day-to-day activities and metabolic health. Unlike fat, which largely remains inert, muscle tissue is metabolically active, requiring constant energy even when we're at rest. This is where the concept of resting metabolic rate (RMR) comes into play—a metric that defines the energy our bodies expend while at rest, performing essential functions like breathing, circulating blood, and repairing cells.

Building muscle mass through resistance training emerges as a potent strategy for enhancing both physical strength and metabolic health. When we engage in resistance exercises such as weightlifting or bodyweight workouts, we induce microtrauma in our muscle fibers. It's during periods of rest and recovery that these fibers repair and adapt, leading to the growth of stronger and more resilient muscle tissue. This process not only increases our overall muscle mass but also elevates our resting metabolic rate over time.

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Developing a Healthy Athletic Identity

Developing a Healthy Athletic Identity

By: Shane Moody  We all define identity in many different ways, whether it is through our families, careers, academics, or many other life facets through which a sense of personal identity is crafted.  An...
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Sleep and How it Impacts Performance

Sleep and How it Impacts Performance

How well do you sleep? How well do you perform? Do you have an injury? The relationship between sleep performance and athletic success is significant and should not be ignored by motivated athletes.  We have all heard that we should be getting 6-8 hours of sleep per night, but do you know what happens during that time? While you are asleep, your body cycles through two main stages. They are identified by your watch as light sleep and deep sleep. Both stages are precious to your recovery, next-day energy, and overall health.
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JANUARY 2022: Goal Setting

It's a new year, which means everyone is setting new year's resolutions! This is a great start to the year, but the real question is who will succeed in their resolutions? Resolutions are interconnected with goals. Goals help one narrow one's mindset to focus on character, strengths, and behaviors that allow an individual to build a life of meaning and purpose. It is through this process that motivation is created, which enhances one's ability to take appropriate risks to pursue, persevere, and prevail in their goal. 
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Volleyball Specific Performance Training

Volleyball Specific Performance Training

By combining advanced principles of neurological transference, Elite Speed has tremendous success rapidly improving neuromuscular movement mechanic function, efficiency, power, vertical jump height and match specific transference.
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The Power of the Pillar: Pilates Training for Movement in Athletes

Pilates is a great tool to improve sports performance and prevent injuries. A strong pillar prevents the rest of the structure from crumbling and allows the remainder of the system to prosper. Pilates is not only beneficial for all types of athletes but other individuals as well. It is a great tool to supplement in conjunction with sports specific performance training. Elite Speed is proud to offer various training modalities of all sorts to meet all athletes needs.
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The Link:-Core-Training-for-Sports-Performance

The Link: Core Training for Sports Performance

The core is the link between the upper and lower half of the body. That link needs to be strong for the upper and lower body to work as one. This creates a strong association between the upper and lower half. This is the hardest part for young athletes to figure out and learn to be in control of their bodies. A weak core can lead to poor posture, back pain and dissociation between the upper and lower half.

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Unlock Your Potential: How to Improve Your Vertical Jump

Unlock Your Potential: How to Improve Your Vertical Jump

Achieving a higher vertical jump isn't just about reaching new heights; it's about unlocking your full athletic potential. By implementing targeted training strategies and exercises, you can enhance your explosiveness, power, and overall athleticism.

Strength training forms the foundation of vertical jump improvement, with exercises like squats, lunges, and deadlifts building the necessary lower body strength. Combine this with plyometric movements such as box jumps and jump squats to develop explosive power and speed.

But it's not just about strength; technique plays a crucial role in maximizing your vertical leap. Focus on perfecting your foot placement, knee bend, and arm swing to optimize your jump mechanics. And don't overlook the importance of flexibility and mobility, as tight muscles can hinder your performance.

Lastly, remember the significance of rest and recovery in the training process. Allow your muscles time to repair and grow stronger after intense workouts, and prioritize quality sleep and nutrition to fuel your progress.

With dedication, consistency, and smart training, you can take your vertical jump to new heights and elevate your athletic performance to the next level.

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