The Big 10 On US Sports Net Presented by The National Council on Strength and Fitness

 A look at the top moments from the latest edition of B1G Today.

Who will get their first loss of the season: Maryland or Iowa? Talking with Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, Iowa's Jack Campbell Pat Forde on what's next for Wisconsin, why the Big Ten is the best conference top-to-bottom, and more

CHAINS AND CIRCUITS – A REVIEW

by NCSF 

Exercise selection should occur with specific training goals in mind. Exercises can be classified according to their “chains” and “circuits”. Here we will provide an introduction to chains and circuits, their applications, and when to use them.

Closed Chain

Closed chain exercises involve movement around a distally fixed position, integrating ground reaction force, and internal energy management. Most exercises performed standing up are closed chain because the athlete is moving around the distally fixed ground. A pull-up is also closed chain, as the body moves around the distally-fixed pull-up bar.

Open Chain

Open chain exercises have the load move around a distally-fixed body position that is stabilized by a machine or bench. This reduces the stability demands, generally making open chain exercise variations easier. Common examples of open chain exercises are the lat pull-down, bench press or leg extension.

Closed Circuit

Closed circuit exercises use both limbs dependently with the joints functioning in cooperation. Barbell bench press, military press, and bent over row are all closed circuit exercises. Back squat, front squat, deadlift, and leg press are all closed circuit as well.

Open Circuit

Open circuit exercises use a single limb or unilateral load and require increased localized and central stability relative to the weight. Dumbbell presses or rows are common examples of open circuit exercises as are lunges. Open circuits promote localized stability and increased range of motion.

Exercises can be classified by their specific chain and circuit. For example, a barbell bench press is Open Chain-Closed Circuit; a back squat is Closed Chain-Closed Circuit; a single leg extension Open Chain-Open Circuit. Keep reading..........

The ACC On US Sports Net Presented by the National Council on Strength and Fitness

Featured Clip:

Defenses in the ACC made huge plays in nearly every game during week 3 of the season. Boston College DB Brandon Sebastian once again came up huge with a pick in overtime for the Eagles. Drake Thomas' pick of D.J. Uiagalelei's pass could not have been bigger. Dammari Mathis found paydirt as the Panthers defense stymied New Hampshire. And, the Syracuse defense had to come up big to set up their game-winner. Clemson stud linebacker James Sklaski came up with a huge stop for the Tigers, and we even had a game-winning pick 6!. Find out which was named top play of the week right here!

WHAT DOES SCIENCE REVEAL ABOUT HEART HEALTH AND EXERCISE FREQUENCY

by NCSF

Heart disease accounts for about 1 in 4 total deaths in the United States according the Centers for Disease Control. It is also the leading cause of death for both men and women. As plaque builds up, the arteries begins to narrow and blood flow decreases. Plaque build-ups can also rupture and a blood clot can form on the plaque blocking the flow of blood.

Physical inactivity is one of the key risk factors for heart disease along with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. Keep reading.........

US Sports Football Presented By CoachTube! CFL Highlights and CoachTube Coaches Clinic with John Hughes

 John Hughes - Run Game fundamentals/Gap Schemes/Handling DL Movement

by Southern California Football Coaches Clinic

Description

Do you want to make your offensive line impenetrable and manhandle the defense? Well, you've come to the right place! In this course, Coach John Hughes delivers 4 key topics you need to know and learn in order to make your offensive line successful. He breaks down in detail the Schemes and Combos, Drills, Counter Run Game, and Power Down that you need to know to be able to successfully stop the defense in their tracks. He breaks down these things with film and diagrams to be able to fully teach you how they all work and fit together. If you are a coach who wants to enhance your Offensive Line and maximize their potential, then this is the course for you!

He starts the course out by detailing what it means to be an Offensive Linemen and all the standards and expectations that deal with playing at Dixie State. Coach reveals a detailed overview of everything he will be talking about and reveals a lot of insight and philosophy on what works for him and his team. He ends the chapter by speaking on Finishing and a Run Game Overview that you do not want to miss!  One of his most important things is teaching his players the difference between zone and gap schemes. Book this course......

Next, he breaks down his Frontside and Backside Gap Schemes

. On the Frontside of the Gap Scheme, the Offensive Linemen are responsible for their own down gap. He also shows off different types of alignments and techniques in diagrams based on how the defense is lined up. This will ensure that your Offensive Linemen can handle any kind of formation that is thrown at them. He also speaks on double teams and how to properly execute them. On the Backside of the Gap Scheme, he breaks down the different types of pulls that he incorporates into his offense. He details the point of his pulls and the Flat and Skip Pulls. If you want to learn more about these pulls or gap responsibilities, then you do not want to miss out on this course!

After breaking down the Gap Schemes, he moves on to Drills. He starts out by breaking down each drill and sharing what they help teach and how they can apply to gameday. He shows off the film of each drill so that you can see exactly how to recreate them and utilize them in your practices this season. 

Finally, Coach Hughes breaks down the Counter Run Game and Power Down systems. He shows off multiple diagrams of his Gap Combos and Variations of his Counter Run Game then takes it further with game film to see it in play. He uses both GT and GY Counters. He believes the Power Down is the ultimate play in football and teaches you how to implement it into your offense. If you are a coach who wants to add new things to your Offensive Line or master the Gap Schemes, then this is the course for you!

The Coach

Southern California Football Coaches Clinic

John Hughes | Dixie State University | Run Game Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach

Coach John Hughes is in his 3rd year at Dixie State University as the Run Game Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach. In 2019, he helped the school break some records like the amount of rushing touchdowns with the help of his Offensive Line expertise. They even set a single-season record with 31 passing touchdowns.  

Coaching Experience:

• Dixie State University (2019-Present)
• Western Colorado (2018)
• The University of Colorado (2016-2018)
• The University of Akron (2013-2015)
• Humboldt State University (2012)

Book this course today!

How To Lose Belly Fat (Backed by Science) and High Intensity Health Featuring: Nutrition Misinformation is Making Frontline Workers Overweight, Less Healthy

 

• Author Coach Catherine

Belly fat is more than a nuisance that makes your clothes feel tight.

It’s seriously harmful.

One type of belly fat — referred to as visceral fat — is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other conditions .

Many health organizations use body mass index (BMI) to classify weight and predict the risk of metabolic disease.

However, this is misleading, as people with excess belly fat are at an increased risk even if they look thin

Though losing fat from this area can be difficult, there are several things you can do to reduce excess abdominal fat.

Here are 5 effective tips to lose belly fat, backed by scientific studies.

1. Eat plenty of soluble fiber

Soluble fiber absorbs water and forms a gel that helps slow down food as it passes through your digestive system.

Studies show that this type of fiber promotes weight loss by helping you feel full, so you naturally eat less. It may also decrease the number of calories your body absorbs from food

What’s more, soluble fiber may help fight belly fat.

An observational study in over 1,100 adults found that for every 10-gram increase in soluble fiber intake, belly fat gain decreased by 3.7% over a 5-year period .

Make an effort to consume high fiber foods every day. Excellent sources of soluble fiber include:

flax seeds

shirataki noodles

Brussels sprouts

avocados

legumes

blackberries

2. Avoid foods that contain trans fats

Trans fats are created by pumping hydrogen into unsaturated fats, such as soybean oil.

They’re found in some margarines and spreads and also often added to packaged foods, but many food producers have stopped using them.

These fats have been linked to inflammation, heart disease, insulin resistance, and abdominal fat gain in observational and animal studies .

A 6-year study found that monkeys who ate a high trans fat diet gained 33% more abdominal fat than those eating a diet high in monounsaturated fat .

To help reduce belly fat and protect your health, read ingredient labels carefully and stay away from products that contain trans fats. These are often listed as partially hydrogenated fats

3. Don’t drink too much alcohol

Alcohol can have health benefits in small amounts, but it’s seriously harmful if you drink too much.

Research suggests that too much alcohol can also make you gain belly fat.

Observational studies link heavy alcohol consumption to a significantly increased risk of developing central obesity — that is, excess fat storage around the waist

Cutting back on alcohol may help reduce your waist size. You don’t need to give it up altogether, but limiting the amount you drink in a single day can help.

One study on alcohol use involved more than 2,000 people.

Results showed those who drank alcohol daily but averaged less than one drink per day had less belly fat than those who drank less frequently but consumed more alcohol on the days they drank.

4. Add apple cider vinegar to your food

Drinking apple cider vinegar has impressive health benefits, including lowering blood sugar levels.

It contains acetic acid, which has been shown to reduce abdominal fat storage in several animal studies

In a 12-week controlled study in men diagnosed with obesity, those who took 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of apple cider vinegar per day lost half an inch (1.4 cm) from their waists .

Taking 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 mL) of apple cider vinegar per day is safe for most people and may lead to modest fat loss.

However, be sure to dilute it with water, as undiluted vinegar can erode the enamel on your teeth.

5. watch this video

You will find the video link in the resource box

This video got 18 million views on Facebook

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Top 25 College Football Highlights Week 4 Presented on US Sports Net By CoachTube! Teaching & Programming Linear Speed Training

 

Teaching & Programming Linear Speed Training

by Adam Szabo

Description

In this course, you will:

- Learn how to teach proper stances, starts, and running form

- Training theory on how to program your off-season programs

- Analyze your sport-specific stances and starts

-Book this course.....

Highlights from the Wheels Channel

The Coach

Adam Szabo

Excelerate Athletic Development Founder & CEO

Adam Szabo is the Founder and CEO of Excelerate Athletic Development. Besides this he has been teaching Mathematics since 1999 while being a Head Coach for both Football and Track and Field. Excelerate Athletic Development started, in 2010, by training Division II and III college football players.

From there, we expanded to training the Midland Redskins Baseball Program and have grown into a training and consulting company, with multiple trainers, that serve boys and girls high schools, teams, individuals, and organizations. Everything we do is built upon athletic movement principles that through a systematic and organized set of programs and workouts, teaches proper technique while developing athleticism. During our time, we have won 3 State Championships and 3 Connie Mack World Series Titles.

For more information, please go to excelerateAD

"I Had No Idea Women Like Me Could Compete"

 Jessica Fauver (aka Warrior Jessica) started her journey at 354 pounds.

Two years later, she's lost over 200 pounds and started a movement proving girls like her belong onstage.

Heather Eastman, NSCA-CPT

Growing up, eating fast food was both a necessity and a comfort for Jessica Fauver. Poor eating habits followed her into adulthood, causing her to put on more and more weight in her twenties and thirties.

After years of being bullied and picked on and told she was never going to lose weight, Fauver decided enough was enough. That spark of determination and an online bet was all it took to begin her weight-loss journey. Two years later and two hundred pounds lighter, Fauver competes onstage and inspires hundreds of thousands of followers every day.  

We sat down with Fauver to learn more about who she is and how she made this incredible transformation.  

BBCOM: You were over 300 pounds before you began your transformation. How did you get to that point?  

I grew up in poverty, so everything was cheap: fast food, fatty foods. I was also told I was ugly and fat. I was bullied, and I went through a lot of heartbreak. I turned to food as comfort. As I got older, my eating habits continued.

I'm a nurse, too, so I work 48-60 hours a week. A lot of times, dinner was processed foods or fast food. I would order Crunch Wrap Supreme, a 5-Layer Burrito, a taco, and get a dessert, and I would eat that all late at night after I'd worked a 16-hour shift or something.

The weight just kept piling up after I got into my 30s. It just kept coming on and coming on. I ended up getting to 354 pounds.  

What does it feel like to carry that much weight around?  

Carrying all that extra weight was hard. I was miserable, I was in a lot of pain. My back hurt, my neck, my shoulders. I felt like my body was starting to break down. I avoided going to the doctor, because I knew that there were some health issues going on.

I've tried to lose weight so many times. I've tried different diets, and I could never stick to any of it. I would crave something, and I would just binge. I knew if I didn't change my ways I was going to die. I didn't want to die.  Keep reading........

Coachesclinic.com Featured Matchup: #7 Texas A&M vs #16 Arkansas

 

By Caleb Hopkins

 

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We have an SEC west shootout this weekend for this week’s featured matchup. The #7 Texas A&M Aggies (3-0) take on the #16 Arkansas Razorbacks (3-0) in Dallas. 

The Aggies look for their 10th win in a row against Arkansas, but with sophomore quarterback Zach Calzada starting in replacement of Haynes King, the Razorback defense looks to make a statement & flip the script on this age-old rivalry 

Here’s what we know about some key coaches in the matchup and the impact of their units.

#7 Texas A&M University

Head coach Jimbo Fisher and the Aggie offense look to come out swinging against the Arkansas defense. His offensive philosophy is simple: turnovers impact the game much more than we think, get to the red zone and capitalize, and create big plays to flip the field. Averaging 28 points a game this season, the offense is looking to break open the playbook and strike quickly against the Arkansas defense

When asked about his philosophy about the short time of possession drives & why he thinks it will give Texas A&M the upper hand, Coach Fisher explained “I’m a much better coach on a 3 play drive than a 12 play drive. If we can get to the red zone in 3 plays every drive, we’ll win the game.”  Keep reading......

Tactical Muscle Course Lesson One: Train Like You Fight

 Welcome.

In this learn-by-doing course, I'm going to help you prepare your mind and muscle for the unexpected.

Use these teachings to reduce injury and re-build your body.

I've also included lifetime access to my "Vault" of exercise video demonstrations, Interrogation Interviews, and much more.

If you enjoy all of this, I have a more in-depth 12-week learn-by-doing course to help you boost power, gain strength, and achieve athletic levels of bodyfat. I'll share more details in Lesson 6.

If you need assistance or want to work directly with me, feel free to contact our support team by emailing info@tacticalworkouts.com  Please allow up to 24 hours for personal replies to customer service emails.

Train hard and stay safe,

Joseph Arangio, MS, CSCS
Tactical Strength and Conditioning Coach
Author, Tactical Bodyweight Workouts

Lesson one: Train Like You Fight

LESSON BRIEF

Your life, and the lives of others, depends on how well you've prepared for the unexpected.

You can't train one way and compete another.

Doing your squats and deadlifts in the gym is great for general fitness. But if you're a tactical operator, be sure to put your gear on. When you are kitted up for an operation, your gear could weigh 40 to 70 pounds. And sometimes much more.

That's why it makes sense to train like you fight and wear your kit during some workouts.

What's the likelihood of you having to grab a downed victim, or a fellow tactical operator? In a real-world situation, you'll need the power, strength, and endurance to move yourself plus the injured.

A smart tactical operator also sets his kit up in a way to minimize operational friction. In other words, anything that slows you down in the battlespace. If you position your rifle magazines in a spot that forces you to take your eyes off of the target, the results could be fatal.

So build your kit to your mission. Your gear should fit your body, reduce friction under stress, and allow you to access the tools you need. Equipment setup and load stabilization is critical for tactical athletic success. Learn more......

US Sports Football 2021 ACC Football Top 5 Defensive Plays Of The Week: Week 3 and Satyen Bhakta - D-Line Run Game and Pass Rush Fundamentals

 

Satyen Bhakta - D-Line Run Game and Pass Rush Fundamentals

by Lauren's First and Goal

Description

In this course, Satyen Bhakta, Assistant Linebacker and Defensive Line Coach of Cornell University, goes in depth on the drills and techniques he teaches to develop better run game and pass rush fundamentals.

The Coach

Lauren's First and Goal

Proceeds from the sale of these courses benefit the missions of Lauren's First and Goal

Satyen Bhakta joined the Big Red in 2013 and has been a steady presence on the sidelines for the Big Red while working with the linebackers in his first three seasons and the defensive line the last four. He took over as the program’s recruiting coordinator in 2015 and has helped yield top classes in the Ivy League ever since.

In his first four seasons working with the defensive line, Cornell’s sacks increased and opponent’s yards per carry dropped. Jordan Landsman, Cyrus Nolan and Mason Banbury all developed into All-Ivy League candidates, while Seth Hope twice made the Capital One Academic All-America team, including capturing first-team honors in 2017. The team's 80 sacks over the last four years are the most in a four-year span since registering 83 from 2004-07.

In 2019, Cornell allowed its fewest rushing yards since 2005, more than halved the number of rushing touchdowns allowed from 2018 and matched the program's highest number of tackles for loss (55) since 2009.  Book this course......

SAFE AND SECURE and The Rock Almighty Devo

 

by Creflo Dollar | 

Safety and security are basic needs we have as human beings. Most of us spend considerable time and money ensuring we’re protected from danger but are afraid to consider what we’d do if all our efforts to stay safe failed.

We do our best to guard our perimeters, but everyone has their limitations. Being vulnerable and at risk is too frightening for many of us to contemplate; thankfully, depending on God for our protection guarantees our safety. (Continued below....)

We keep you encouraged with the word of God delivered through song as well with Memphis May Fire and the legendary X-Sinner.

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(....Continued.....)There’s nothing wrong with taking steps to keep ourselves and our families safe from harm. However, we don’t have to become obsessed with it. This kind of thinking indicates a lack of trust in God, who promises us safety when we rely on Him. “You will be secure, because there is hope; you will look about you and take your rest in safety” (Job 11:18, NIV). Trying to ensure our own security apart from God can leave us restless and block us from the peace of mind found in Him.

The world is accustomed to living fearfully; as believers, we don’t have to tolerate that. Trusting God to keep us safe from evil allows us to enjoy the true security that brings peace of mind and rest from worry. “But now the Lord my God has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary nor evil occurrence” (1 Kings 5:4, NKJV). When others feel they have to “sleep with one eye open,” we’re free from that curse. This is a blessing from God.

Most people aren’t aware of the origin of the bad they see in the natural realm; they don’t know who the real culprit is. The author of destruction—our real adversary—is loose in the world, and intent on causing panic and spreading fear. When we’re in Christ, however, the devil is defenseless against us. “Yet the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen [you] and set you on a firm foundation and guard you from the evil [one]” (2 Thessalonians 3:3, AMPC).

Life can be scary without some kind of assurance that everything will be fine. Going it alone opens us up to whatever comes our way. Faith in God’s assurance of our safety aligns us with His all-encompassing protection. “My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber… The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore” (Psalm 121:2, 3, 7, 8). We don’t have to be moved by what we see or hear around us when we believe this.

We’d be foolish to deny the possibility of trouble befalling us, or think that we can get out of it through our own wits or cleverness. The world tells us to be self-reliant and work our way out of it, but sometimes we’re in so deep there’s no way out. In all of these situations, God makes a way where there is no way. “The Angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him [who revere and worship Him with awe] and each of them He delivers” (Psalm 34:7, AMPC). Deliverance is one of His specialties.

When we have faith in God for our safety, we don’t have to fear the future. We have peace of mind knowing that whatever happens around us, He’s got our backs. That’s a promise that no one else can match.