Ask Coach Al: Testing Functional Threshold Power Indoors vs. Outdoors

Coach Al Lyman, gait analysis and functional movement expert

There certainly is a difference between testing on a trainer as opposed to on the road, and the reasons are varied. . . . → Read More: Ask Coach Al: Testing Functional Threshold Power Indoors vs. Outdoors

Ask Coach Al: Performance Enhancement Through Strength Training

Coach Al Lyman, Pursuit Athletic Performance, Gait Analysis and Functional Strength Training Expert

The core of our mission is to get each individual athlete functionally strong, stable, and mobile in the way THEY, personally, need to be so they can train and race to their potential—at a FAR LESS risk of injury. Hand-in-hand with that goal is our work re-educating athletes to the importance of strength training as it relates to PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT. . . . → Read More: Ask Coach Al: Performance Enhancement Through Strength Training

Training for an Ironman? Read This

Coach Al Lyman, Pursuit Athletic Performance, Discusses Brick Run in Triathlon Training

Coach Al Lyman tells the story of working through a triathlete’s crisis in confidence about his run preparedness for Ironman Coeur d’Alene coming up in June. . . . → Read More: Training for an Ironman? Read This

Core Stability and Swimming: What's The Connection?

Coach Al Lyman, gait analysis and functional movement expert

In this audio Coach Al Lyman discusses what it means to have a stable core, and he explains the purpose of training that stability. Let’s just say that consciously trying to “engage the core” when swimming–or doing any other sport for that matter–is NOT the way to generate power. Rather, it’s all about building core stability as the foundational element of proper and powerful movement that translates across all sports. . . . → Read More: Core Stability and Swimming: What’s The Connection?

How Can I Be Better Than My Best?

Coach Al Lyman, Pursuit Athletic Performance, Gait Analysis and Functional Strength Training Expert

One of the triathletes I coach, is inspiring in her unending quest to be a better athlete and to achieve her ultimate goal of qualifying for the Ironman Triathlon World Championships in Kona. She posted a question on Facebook, hoping her friends would chime in with some wisdom that would help her answer THE dilemma…”how to be better than my best?” . . . → Read More: How Can I Be Better Than My Best?

We're At Multisport World Boston Triathlon Expo This Saturday!

Dr. Kurt Strecker and Coach Al Lyman, Pursuit Athletic Performance

Attending Multisport World Boston on March 31? If you are, stop by our booth to say hello! At the NYC event, we offered Guided Movement Screens, and they were a hit! We will be offering them again in Boston. This 15-minute screen will help you begin to discover what is impeding your performance—where you are leaking speed, or if you have hot-spot areas ripe for injury. It’s only $25 for expo participants ($95 value). Slots went fast in New York, so secure your spot by registering here in advance. . . . → Read More: We’re At Multisport World Boston Triathlon Expo This Saturday!

THE Most Important ABILITY to Have as an Athlete? Ask Coach Al

Every athlete—whether you are a cyclist, triathlete, swimmer, runner, soccer player—CAN perform to their potential through this singularly important element set early in the training. . . . → Read More: THE Most Important ABILITY to Have as an Athlete? Ask Coach Al

Online Virtual Gait Analysis--Coach Al and Kurt Give You the Details

At the end of last year, we created on online “virtual” gait analysis option for clients who could not make it to our lab in person, and it has been tremendously successful! We put our heads together to create an outstanding “virtual” system, and it works. . . . → Read More: Online Virtual Gait Analysis–Coach Al and Kurt Give You the Details

Revisiting New Year's Resolutions

Coach Al Lyman, Pursuit Athletic Performance, Gait Analysis and Functional Strength Training Expert

By Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FMS, HKC

I have a question for all of you.  Did you make any New Year’s resolutions?

Coach Al Lyman, CSCS, FMS, HKC

Sometimes we get drawn into the mindset that a New Year’s resolution is a “bad” or “silly” thing that has little merit and soon goes . . . → Read More: Revisiting New Year’s Resolutions

Sedona Trail Running Camp & Retreat, April 15-19, 2012

Hello everyone! Coach Al here.

I am very excited to announce that I have partnered with Ultra Running Champion Debbie Livingston to host a five-day trail running camp and retreat in beautiful Sedona, Arizona!

The camp will be held Sunday, April 15 to Thursday, April 19, and we have no doubt it will be . . . → Read More: Sedona Trail Running Camp & Retreat, April 15-19, 2012

Blog and Newsletter Sign Up
Fill out & click 'BRING IT ON'!
Update your preferences anytime.
* = required field
Subscription Options - Update anytime!




powered by MailChimp!