Category Archives: flexibility

Tennis Is an International Language: CTA and Swing for The Stars

By admin | Published: February 5, 2009
I had the amazing chance to be part of the Swing for The Stars program that was sponsored by Mercedes-Benz, Dunlop, Atta and launched by the Chinese Tennis Association. The program brought 9 of it’s players, 3 of it’s couches and an entourage of media to Eugene Oregon for some intensive coaching by the likes [...]
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What is the Number One Muscle to Stretch to keep Your Low Back Healthy?

By admin | Published: January 8, 2009
Here is a short 2 minute video on the culprit! Here is another short 2 and 1/2 minute instructional video that shows you how to stretch it out to keep your low back healthy and maximize athletic performance. Thanks for reading/watching! Eric BeardCorrective Exercise SpecialistAthletic Performance Enhancement Specialisttheericbeard.blogspot.comwww.ericbeard.com Share| .viraltweet { padding:8px; width:310px; border:1px solid #CCCCCC; font-family:Courier; font-size:10pt;} .vt_input {width:155px;} .twitter_message [...]
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What is the Number One Muscle to Stretch to keep Your Low Back Healthy?

By admin | Published: January 8, 2009
Here is a short 2 minute video on the culprit! Here is another short 2 and 1/2 minute instructional video that shows you how to stretch it out to keep your low back healthy and maximize athletic performance. Thanks for reading/watching! Eric BeardCorrective Exercise SpecialistAthletic Performance Enhancement Specialisttheericbeard.blogspot.comwww.ericbeard.com Share| .viraltweet { padding:8px; width:310px; border:1px solid #CCCCCC; font-family:Courier; font-size:10pt;} .vt_input {width:155px;} .twitter_message [...]
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Is Your Strength Training for Tennis Too Intense?

By admin | Published: December 30, 2008
Well something tells my this guy just got surprised by a malfunctioning ball machine or is just generally just way to tense. No need to stress about a strength training program for tennis players however. Most people just jump right into traditional strength training programs and are not ready and they end up seeing short [...]
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To Washington D.C. and Back!

By admin | Published: November 21, 2008
As I get ready to run from the shuttle to the gate at Dulles International Airport in Washington DC I am reflecting on my day. 1:37 am go to bed after doing/folding laundry and cleaning pots and pans/loading/running dishwasher Alarm goes off at 4:45 am Get in my car and promptly break the switch that turns the headlights [...]
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