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Tamio “Tommy” Kono is considered one of the best Olympic weightlifters off all time. The Japanese-American rose from humble beginnings, defeated genetic deficiencies, developed mental courage and conquered a hectic schedule to become – pound-for-pound – the best weightlifter ever. The marvel of power in a small package set 26 world records in four weight classes, a feat never matched by any other weightlifter. During his peak, the champion believed focusing on breaking records was a sure way to avoid going stagnant. After retiring, he started coaching Olympic weightlifting, as a legendary inspiration for his athletes. Continue reading

Strength Coach Superstar

A well know and respected man, Canadian strength coach Charles Poliquin is one of the most successful strength coaches in the world. Being fluent in English, French and German has allowed Poliquin to spend years researching with other coaches and scientists in his quest to optimize training methods. Of which he has lectured extensively on in eight different countries. His work has been translated in English, Swedish, German, French, Italian, Dutch and Japanese. He has perfected the art of writing routines that produce results, and his books and courses are the culmination of his theories and knowledge.

Poliquin’s success is based little on his classroom structure but rather on his knowledge gathered from being a true trainer of champions. His formal education includes a B.Sc. Kinesiology and a M.Sc. Exercise Physiology. Poliquin has coached Olympic medallists in twelve different sports including the US female track and field for the Olympics 2000. He has coached the Canadian short-track speed-skating team, and many professional athletic teams; such as the Detroit Red Wings, Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadians, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, New Jersey Devils, Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. Continue reading

The Father of Periodization

Dr. Tudor Bompa has been said many times to have revolutionized western training with his theories of periodization in Romania, 1963. The effects are seen and practice today by every serious athlete.  In his books he explains the practical use of periodization in diet and training programs. His text are generally easy to follow for a reader with a foundation of strength training basics and terms. His fourth edition Periodization should be reserved for advanced trainees and coaches to solidify their knowledge of Bompa’s theories.

Bompa has devoted a lifetime to his research in strength training and conditioning. He was a competitive rower in Melbourne, Australia in the 1956 Olympic Games and awarded a silver medal at the 1958 European Championships which were held in Poland. Today Bompa works as a professor at York University in Toronto Ontario.  Aside from preaching his sound training theories in over 30 countries, he has also worked with athletes in 11 Olympic Games and World Championships while molding 22 national champions and gold medalist. Continue reading