David Crawford

  Even if gyms do reopen, David Crawford advises that going back might not be the best idea. Instead of waiting for the pandemic to settle down before lifting weights again, why not build your own mini-gym at home? It doesn’t have to be expensive! Here are some home gym essentials you can get if you have less than a grand: 1. Barbell Plates and Bar These are probably the most expensive ones on this list. However, they’re also among the most important home gym essentials to invest in. David Crawford stresses that barbells are needed for a lot of major compound exercises such as the clean and press, squat, bench press, and deadlift. 2. Dumbbells When building a home gym, always start with the dumbbells. They’re versatile, essential, and best of all, inexpensive. Dumbbells can be used as resistance for a lot of isolation exercises. 3. Flat Bench Once you have a bit more budget for your home gym, David Crawford encourages investing in a flat bench. It’s very versatile and can ...

  David Crawford knows that as an athlete, you need to have the right nutrition to achieve your goals. Nowadays, there are countless diets around for everyone to try, including fad diets. And while specific fad diets can be helpful in a way, they are not sustainable and can lead to more problems in the long run. This reason has led to the rising popularity of watching your macronutrients as you eat. What are Macros and How Do You Use Them? Macros, or macronutrients, are the three nutrient categories you eat in every meal: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. If you are an athlete or are heavily into going to the gym, chances are you have already heard people talking about counting macros. In essence, David Crawford shares that counting macros means keeping track of the macronutrients you eat each day. This helps you to make sure you are eating right so that you can achieve your goals. Counting macros can be confusing at the beginning. It may even seem a bit tedious. Keeping track...

How do people live with arthritis? Arthritis is manageable, but the treatment process takes quite some time, so patients will have to learn to cope with the pains they feel in the meantime. David Crawford explains how arthritis affects the different aspects of one’s daily life: Pregnancy A common mistake among pregnant arthritis patients is completely cutting all anti-inflammatory drugs and medication. This is very dangerous. Do not attempt to do so unless advised by a professional. David Crawford says that a better approach would be to continue arthritis medication at the lowest dose possible. Keep in mind that most arthritis medication are safe for pregnant women. Driving/Commuting Arthritis patients are not necessarily banned from driving, but it is their duty to inform their doctor if they feel their condition will affect their ability to drive a car. You should know what to do in case your arthritis flares up in the middle of a long drive. Finances Arthritis treatments are n...

Yes, overtraining is real. People who suffer from overtraining come from all walks of life. Some are athletes forcing themselves to become better, some are bodybuilders who want to grow bigger, and some are just regular people desperate to lose weight. Whatever the case, David Crawford wants readers to know that overtraining is very dangerous. If left unaddressed, it could even lead to life-threatening conditions. Self-Diagnosis Self-diagnosing overtraining is like assessing whether you have depression or not. Most of the time, patients are not even aware that they are sick or unwell. You just know something’s wrong. To make self-diagnosis easier, David Crawford lists some common signs and symptoms to watch out for: ● Poor Performance: Overtraining does more harm than good. Rather than improving, you’ll notice a gradual decline in your overall performance. ● Lack of Enthusiasm: Do you feel as if you’re no longer enjoying the sport you used to be in love with? This might be a goo...

What is sport-specific training and how has it evolved throughout the years? Keep reading as David Crawford provides a more detailed and in-depth explanation. The Traditional Way of Sport-Specific Training David Crawford shares that sport-specific training has been around for decades now. The only difference is that people back then didn’t have as much knowledge as athletes and coaches do now. After all, major breakthroughs in sports therapy didn’t happen until the end of the 20th century. The idea of sport-specific training back then was to strengthen the body through basic compound exercises. For example, your old basketball coach back in the 70s might have forced you to do hundreds of squats every day, right? Or maybe you wore a weighted vest all the time. Those were all done in an attempt to make your muscles stronger and become better at movements such as jumping and running. The Modern Way of Sport-Specific Training The idea of sport-specific training has completely evolv...

Sports physician David Crawford explains that sport-specific training is a special program that improves your performance in the sport of your choice. It helps you in the areas of power, strength, and endurance, as required by your sport. Each program is tailored to condition the mind and body, as well as minimize the risk of sports injury. A sports-specific training program allows you to practice and strengthen your muscle memory and the conditioning formats, so your performance is always maximized. Each sport requires different levels and forms of physical skills. For example, a golf program would be designed in a way that would improve your range of motion while also strengthening your spine and core. Meanwhile, David Crawford explains that sports like soccer would have a greater focus on enhancing aerobic capacity. On the other hand, football, being a collision sport, would require a program that would focus on skill and power training, plus agility drills, plyometrics, and we...