BFS Magazine

Mario Martinez Passes On

Steve Kinslow April 26, 2018

Mario Martinez Passes On

Martinez started his weightlifting career lifting on 5-foot exercise bars with non-revolving sleeves, and when he was a teenager did 6 sets of 6 in the clean and jerk with 295 pounds with such a bar. He eventually moved to San Francisco to train with legendary coach Jim Schmitz, who was featured in our Spring 2002 edition.

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The Science of Hex Bar Deadlifts

Amy Kaufusi April 24, 2018

The Science of Hex Bar Deadlifts

As the popularity of the hex bar continues to grow, so has the number of research studies extolling its effectiveness. The lasts appeared in the January 2018 issue of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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Family Man, Teacher, Coach, Friend:  Remembering Rick Bojak

Steve Kinslow April 23, 2018

Family Man, Teacher, Coach, Friend: Remembering Rick Bojak

Since our early years, BFS magazine has featured many articles sharing the wisdom and accomplishments of BFS Clinician Rick Bojak. Bojak was a class act who inspired countless young men and women to succeed in not just sports, but academics. Rick passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017. To get an idea of the lives this amazing man has touched and changed for the better, consider these tributes:

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Taking Charge with Dakota G. Elliott

Steve Kinslow April 10, 2018

Taking Charge with Dakota G. Elliott

BFS is the best program for youth or anyone wanting to learn a great amount as they progress. I would even argue it’s great for college-level athletes simply because of the growth and development that comes with the constant challenge that is your work out.

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CERTIFICATION CAN REDUCE LIABILITY CONCERNS AND IMPROVE YOUR STUDENT'S PERFORMANCE

Steve Kinslow April 06, 2018

CERTIFICATION CAN REDUCE LIABILITY CONCERNS AND IMPROVE YOUR STUDENT'S PERFORMANCE

Increase the effectiveness of your strength training program! BFS has the answer for every high school coach and teacher!
Get Certified and run the entire BFS Total Program used by hundreds of championship teams across the country!

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Technology in the Weight Room

Amy Kaufusi April 06, 2018

Technology in the Weight Room

More and more often we are seeing new technology-driven changes in the weight room. Do you absolutely need these changes? Maybe not, the athlete must still pick up the weight and put it down to get benefits of strength training. However, these new workflows can make big difference in getting most out of your workout time.

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BFS Professional Development Can Make A Difference In Your Career, Your School, And Your District

Steve Kinslow March 07, 2018

BFS Professional Development Can Make A Difference In Your Career, Your School, And Your District

Young bodies are growing and maturing and PE classes are where students can learn how much their bodies are capable of. In PE, and in school athletics, lessons in health and self-esteem are taught and BFS is a part of that.

BFS is committed to strength, conditioning and agility training for your students. Bringing in a Professional Development Day can change the trajectory of many PE teachers relationship with the weight room.

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MONTE VISTA SUCCESS!  Monarchs Crowned  CIF Division 4 Champions

Steve Kinslow December 05, 2017

MONTE VISTA SUCCESS! Monarchs Crowned CIF Division 4 Champions

Congratulations to the Monte Vista Monarchs!

In a stunning 71 to 48 victory the Monte Vista Monarchs rode their strength and conditioning to a record 8 touchdowns. Pulling away in the second half the Monarchs sealed the championship with junior Jahon McClendon rushing for 380 yards!

After the victory, Coach Hamamoto was quick to text BFS president, John Rowbotham, the news: "We won today. Another championship for BFS". BFS is honored and humbled to have a great coach like Ron Hamamoto in our corner.

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Steve Kinslow November 28, 2017

MONTE VISTA ON THE ROAD TO A CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!

Coach Hamamoto is a shining example of a BFS Coach. His passion for the kids he teaches and influences is second to none. Coach has brought this passion - and The BFS Total Program - everywhere he has coached across Southern California. Now on the eve of a championship game, BFS takes a look back at the career of this dedicated coach and teacher!

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Amy Kaufusi November 22, 2017

BFS Anti Bullying with P2P

BFS is proud to attend the Los Angeles Clippers game at the Staples Center on November 30th as part of the many fine organizations supporting young people.

This exciting event will bring anti-bullying organizations together and serve as a fundraiser for Speak Out and Silence Bullies.

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SEASONS CHANGE, SPORTS CHANGE,  BUT YOUR TRAINING? NO WAY!

Steve Kinslow October 26, 2017

SEASONS CHANGE, SPORTS CHANGE, BUT YOUR TRAINING? NO WAY!

This is a time of year many educators and coaches assess their athletic programs and explore ideas on what could make a difference in the future. Few teams make the playoffs, even fewer are division champions and only one is state champion. Is your team in this elite group? How can your school crack the code to improving from year to year - season to season? 

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BFS Impacts Large and Small Districts Across the Country

Amy Kaufusi October 19, 2017

BFS Impacts Large and Small Districts Across the Country

BFS is a company founded and built by teachers and coaches, for teachers and coaches. The BFS Total Program is a training program that came into existence to solve the problem of unifying training for sports and physical education students. The original coaches of BFS were inspired by track and field athletes who used the weight room to run faster, throw further and leap higher - all skills that are essential to excelling in most other sports. So the Total Program was born to bring these development and training techniques to the entire student body.

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HOT AUXILIARIES!  Why BFS Athletes Need Lat Pulldowns

Steve Kinslow September 26, 2017

HOT AUXILIARIES! Why BFS Athletes Need Lat Pulldowns

Auxiliary lifts are special exercises that are sport specific and help prevent common injuries. One auxiliary exercise that BFS has been promoting for the past four decades is the lat pulldown, which may seem odd as most coaches would consider it a bodybuilding, or general fitness exercise. Some even believe that it's a harmful exercise that may cause injury. Let's look at the facts.

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The Squat in 2017

Steve Kinslow September 19, 2017

The Squat in 2017

Because the squat was such a controversial exercise at the time BFS opened its doors in 1976, almost every article that appeared in BFS magazine about the squat included a section about how it could help prevent injuries, not cause them, and improve athletic performance. BFS Founder Dr. Greg Shepard and his team of clinicians also took our message on the road, each year giving hundreds of clinics at schools and athletic training facilities promoting the value of squats.

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Five Things You  Probably Didn't Know About BFS!

Steve Kinslow September 15, 2017

Five Things You Probably Didn't Know About BFS!

With over 41 years in the business, BFS has established itself as the leader in athletic and physical fitness training. We've not only shared our message through our magazine, website, and social media outlets, but our clinicians have given nearly 20,000 hands-on total program clinics, coaching certifications, and character education seminars. Despite this exposure, there are a few unique aspects of BFS that many people may not know about. Here are five of them:

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Spanning Generations with Sean Waxman

Steve Kinslow September 06, 2017

Spanning Generations with Sean Waxman

BFS had a great weekend at FitCon Utah's St George edition. At events like these we are often approached by people who come through the BFS program and have great stories to tell. (After 40 years of making an impact across the country there are a lot of stories tell!) This event was no exception.

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MONTANA STRONG AND TEXAS DYNASTIES! Did you miss these BFS summer issues? Free digital mags available now!

Amy Kaufusi September 06, 2017

MONTANA STRONG AND TEXAS DYNASTIES! Did you miss these BFS summer issues? Free digital mags available now!

BFS Clinician and Coach, Jim Brown was in Texas and was honored to meet with Steve Wood, Head Football Coach of the 6 time, 5A Texas State Champions, Aledo Bearcats. After running the table at 16 - 0 The Aledo Texas Bearcats have been recognized by MaxPreps as one of the top 25 varsity football programs out of more than 1700 programs across the country and have received the National Guard National Ranking Trophy.

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BFS Professional Development now available

Steve Kinslow June 22, 2017

BFS on the Road - Professional Development in New York Public Schools!

Working with New York City Public Schools this month has been an awesome experience for BFS. Our all new Professional Development seminars have really been making an impact across the largest school district in the country. Many PE teachers and administrators have hailed the day as one of the most fruitful seminars they have ever attended.

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BFS on the Road in Aledo Texas!

Steve Kinslow June 19, 2017

BFS on the Road in Aledo Texas!

BFS Clinician JIm Brown is on the road again. BFS Clinicians are privileged to travel around the country and help athletes students and coaches reach their full potential. On these journeys we get to meet with some of the brightest and best influencers in athletics.

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New Weight Rooms and New Connections

Steve Kinslow May 26, 2017

New Weight Rooms and New Connections

One of the perks of being a BFS Clinician is the sheer number of great people we get to meet and interact with as we travel across the country. From teachers and coaches and high school athletes at the highest level, we love the chance to impact lives. However, we also know that we are equally impacted by the people we are fortunate enough to come across in our journey. Case in point: BFS Clinician Jim Brown.

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How I learned more from training 9-year olds than from training pro athletes

Steve Kinslow April 11, 2017

How I learned more from training 9-year olds than from training pro athletes

As winter training slowly come to an end, athletes eagerly await the start of a new season. Nowhere is this more apparent, than in the sport of Baseball. The boys of summer are once again ready to set new records, and, hopefully, replace any previous disappointments with cheers and thrills. This goal of achievement relies heavily on the fact that, the winter training program was fundamentally sound and efficient in correcting weaknesses and forging new strengths.

 The winter training program has to realize that, like most sports, Baseball is a "True Agility" sport. Every movement on the field is decision-based, which, in essence, is the definition of True Agility.

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Record Keeping is Central to the BFS Total Program

Amy Kaufusi April 06, 2017

Record Keeping is Central to the BFS Total Program

You can keep the simplicity of our Set-Rep Log books, but get the management functions and portability of a phone app. App includes predefined weekly schedules with recommended lifts for all common sports. Customize your weekly schedule using any lift on any day.

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Amy Kaufusi March 22, 2017

BFS CONFIRMS COMMITMENT TO P.E. IN BOSTON

BFS has a sincere and ongoing commitment to Physical Education. This week we were in Boston for the 2017 SHAPE convention where hundreds of teachers and administrators braved blizzard conditions to learn more about helping their students be their best. 

At the Boston SHAPE 2017convention we ran into Bob McBride, IAHPERD Executive Director, who had a chance to chat about BFS's 10 year run attending and speaking at the Illinois State IAHPERD Convention. BFS attends many state level SHAPE conventions so look for us in your state soon!

 


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Program, People, Product

Steve Kinslow March 10, 2017

Program, People, Product

Before taking any action, ask yourself, “How can this money improve our facility to optimize the performance of our athletes and enhance the health and wellness of our students?” Unless we first address potential problem areas – in the equipment, the space, the level of instruction or the ages of the students and athletes – we’re sure to face unnecessary financial and physical costs later.
Here is the most effective and efficient process I have found as an athlete, educator and parent for building a safe and fiscally responsible program for the highest level of athletic performance: The 3 P’s: Program, People, Product.

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