Food Programs for Weight Loss: Eat Smart, Train Better

When we talk about food programs for weight loss, we need to start with one thing very clear: the goal. Getting lean for a short phase is one thing. Losing fat to reach a new level of performance is another. Most diet plans fail because they are too aggressive, they cut too many calories and […]

Sports GPS Tracker: Boost Training, Recovery & Performance

Apple Watch Ultra 2

Across the NFL, NBA, and elite soccer leagues, GPS vests and other sports wearables are part of everyday competition. These player tracking tools now influence almost every aspect of sports, from training performance and recovery plans to long term season strategy. Technology has changed how athletes train and compete, and also how coaches make decisions. […]

Top 10 Foods High in Electrolytes for Athletes & Recovery

Top 10 Foods High in Electrolytes for Athletes & Recovery

We hear a lot about electrolytes and how important they are for hydration, recovery, and energy. And while you can get them from most sports drinks, relying only on those is not always your best option. There are different types of electrolytes, with the most common being sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and chloride. Each one […]

Recovery Away from Home: Smart Injury & Workout Tips

When recovering from an injury or recharging between seasons, consistency is what allows the body to heal and adapt. It’s a process that often lasts months, and when travel becomes part of the equation, injury recovery away from home can suddenly feel harder to manage. Even if training volume is reduced, life keeps moving. Work […]

Shin Splints: Causes, Recovery, and Training Fixes

Lower leg pain from shin splints is very familiar to runners. So familiar, in fact, that for many athletes it almost feels unavoidable. Whether you run long distances or train in sports with sprinting and jumping, shin pain often shows up at some point. But shin splints are not unavoidable, and they shouldn’t be accepted […]

Tape for Runners: Prevent Injuries & Boost Recovery

tape for runners

Does running tape work? Yes, but it really depends on how you use it and what you expect from it. Kinesio tape for runners is one of those tools athletes either swear by or quickly move on from, and really, it’s worth the try. Kinesiology tape is flexible, affordable, and easy to wear during training […]

Knee Pain from Workout: Causes, Recovery & Prevention Tips

The knee is one of the most complex joints in the body. We rely on it for running, squatting, jumping, cutting, and even walking downstairs. Is knee discomfort after exercise really a normal thing? Sometimes it is just part of training stress. Other times, knee pain from a workout is your body asking for attention. […]

Resting Heart Rate: Key to Fitness, Recovery & Performance

What Are The Benefits of Speed and Agility Training for Athletes?

You’ll often hear that a normal resting heart rate falls between 60 and 100 beats per minute. That’s true, but it’s only the starting point. If you’re healthy and active, being closer to the lower end of that range is usually a good sign. In trained athletes, resting heart rate numbers commonly sit between 40 […]

Plyometrics Exercises for Power, Speed & Injury Prevention

Plyometrics Exercises

Plyometric exercises prepare the surprise element. That play that happens so fast, your opponent is left standing still and the crowd is still catching up to what you just did. Those tiny milliseconds that flip a scoreboard. What difference does it make to run 5% faster or jump 9% higher? Everything. That’s the edge elite […]

Coping Mechanisms Examples for Athletes & Recovery

Why do we need to talk about coping mechanisms for athletes? Because sports are exciting, but they also have a stress factor. Winning a championship, staying consistent with training, trying to outdo your own numbers. Plus everything else life throws at you. All of that builds up, and if you do not know how to […]

PERFORMANCE COACH

Heather Berglund

Heather Berglund is a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor with over a decade of coaching experience. A former Division I soccer player at Utah State University, she understands firsthand what it takes to compete and perform at a high level. Heather specializes in youth athletic development, combining strength, speed, and confidence-building in a supportive and empowering environment. She continues to advance her education through coursework with Universal Speed Rating and Overtime Athletes, staying at the forefront of speed and agility training to help young athletes thrive—both on and off the field.

Performance Coach

Kyle Blendinger

A former standout collegiate baseball player, Kyle Blendinger brings high-level playing and coaching experience to the training floor. Drafted in 2017, Kyle was a four-year varsity starter at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and competed in the College World Series in 2018. He holds a degree in Exercise and Sport Science with a minor in Coaching and spent three years coaching at the collegiate level before transitioning into full-time performance training. Now in his fourth year as a trainer, Kyle has worked with several MLB players and numerous collegiate athletes. His approach blends firsthand athletic experience with science-based training and nutrition strategies to help athletes perform at their peak.