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The Return of Hardcore0May 9, 2009
The Return of Hardcore

That’s it. I can’t take it anymore. These sissified commercial gyms and their clipboard holding trainers have just about ruined the weightlifting world.
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By Jason Hanisak
Life of a Cyclone Wrestler0October 9, 2008
Life of a Cyclone Wrestler

I wake up at the crack of dawn, put on my sweats, suck down a shake, and I’m out the door. Time to hit the road. It’s early. It’s dark. It’s cold. But I can feel only one thing—my adrenaline pumping as “Eye of the Tiger” pumps through my headphones.
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By Jason Hanisak
Why Bodybuilding Is NOT for Athletes0September 25, 2008
Why Bodybuilding Is NOT for Athletes

The biggest problem I come across with athletes is their current training regime. Everyone wants to train like a bodybuilder. I don't know if it’s the current trend in muscle magazines or misinformation, or maybe the athletes simply don't have the proper goals in mind. Nevertheless, changes need to be made.
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By Jason Hanisak
No Excuses = Results0September 9, 2008
No Excuses = Results

I want to talk about a very important topic—how to get results. Obviously, this is something that everyone is interested in. However, most don’t fully understand. I’m going to set the record straight and be 100 percent honest, which may offend some people.
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By Jason Hanisak
Functional Power Training for Wrestlers0April 24, 2008
Functional Power Training for Wrestlers

Over the past eight years, I’ve had the opportunity to train with many different athletes from all over the country who come from many different backgrounds and all different skill levels. The one thing that seems to remain the same is the common training mistake that many high school and college athletes make time and time again. For some reason, everyone wants to train like a bodybuilder.
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By Jason Hanisak
How to Increase Pitching Speed0April 17, 2008
How to Increase Pitching Speed

Many high school and college pitchers have come to me with the same question—“How can I add speed to my fastball?” When I ask them what they are currently doing, I usually find out that they are spending too much time on shoulder exercises and little to no time on core training.
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By Jason Hanisak