coach

If you’re relying on a simple eyeball test to determine the age of Freddie Quartlebaum, chances are, you’re going to guess wrong every single time. He’s 6’2, 220 pounds, carrying 9% body fat and with an upper body built more like an All-Pro linebacker than a college basketball executive, the...

We know that no matter what stage of your combat career you are in, working on longevity in such a demanding sport is essential for continued success, but what is not always clear is the best way to train in order to meet that goal. Enter Steven Sahyoun, who is a respected MMA coach who works...

As we get older, speed is one of the last things we tend to focus on as it pertains to our overall health. Life becomes more about slowing down and being comfortable rather than continuing to challenge and push our bodies. Joey Greany, CSCS, shares his sprint training tips here. According to the...

Fitness professionals often complain about fitness “influencers” with large social media followings who peddle “T&A—and abs” all over their social media. This almost always leads to the inevitable discussion of how to differentiate a skilled and reputable coach from someone who only wants to...

Hiring a fitness coach is no longer just a luxury item for elite athletes or well-off corporate CEOs—it’s a necessity every man or woman committed to improving their health should invest in. Still, despite the personal training profession booming into a $12 billion industry (thanks, COVID), it...

Abbi Gaetano has been competing in the IFBB Pro League as a Bikini competitor since turning pro at the 2016 Masters Nationals. She has done numerous shows in both the Masters and Open categories. Beyond that, she has also worked as a coach, helping other athletes prepare for physique...

Whether you’re just starting out on your fitness journey or you’re a seasoned gym veteran, you have goals. No two people necessarily have the same starting point, and your programming should reflect that. You may want to look better, feel better, and be stronger, but what that means to you and...

The Ultimate Fighter may sit in the “reality show” genre, but it’s influence on the business of MMA cannot be underestimated. Ever since the first season in 2005, when millions tuned in to see Forrest Griffin defeat Stephan Bonnar, marking the first time that a UFC contest had been broadcast in...

areebarbar / M+F Magazine If there’s one thing Derek Hansen knows, it’s how to help athletes oppose gravity. No, he’s not showing them how to float in midair. But the top sprint coach has been helping elite competitors in the NFL, NBA, and NCAA oppose the natural force for three decades—all in...