Happy New Year! Here are a few good listens and reads to kick off 2020:

Eric Cressey: Fatherhood and Forward Thinking - I was a guest on the Art of Coaching podcast with Brett Bartholomew and really enjoyed it. Here's the finished product.

When and How Static Stretching Can Actually Work - Dean Somerset kicked off 2020 with an outstanding post that highlights just how challenging it can be to get static stretching to work for you. Hint: set aside a loooooooong time.

Power Moves - I just finished up this quick audiobook by Adam Grant, and it was outstanding. I'd highly recommend it regardless of the industry in which you work. It's only available as a listen, and I actually think it's better in this medium than as a book.

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The best load management strategy is to actually load in the offseason so that you aren't a delicate little flower by midseason. I'm not saying there's no merit to strategic rest; rather, there are a lot of athletes who are fundamentally unprepared for the stress they encounter.

— Eric Cressey (@EricCressey) December 27, 2019

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Day 1 in the books! Thanks to all our clients and staff for their patience as we make the transition to our permanent CSP-FL home in #palmbeachgardens! #cspfamily

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We skipped a week of recommended reading/listening, but the good news is that it gave me some time to stockpile some good stuff for you!

Trusting the New Coach: A Challenging Conversation with Clients - This might be my favorite article my business partner, Pete Dupuis, has ever written. That's because it's one of the biggest challenges our business has faced over the past 12 years, and he's navigated it masterfully. If you own or manage a training facility, this is a must-read.

Keith Baar on the Physical Preparation Podcast - Mike Robertson's interview with Keith was fascinating, as he's done some great research on tendon function and adaptation.

Adam Grant: The Man Who Does Everything - This was an outstanding podcast from Tim Ferriss with Adam Grant on the topic of time management. Regardless of your industry, you'll take away some great nuggets.

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In coaching, simplicity and efficiency win. If you come up with a drill that requires two bands, a connection ball, three weighted balls, seven blue M&Ms, a tire iron, and a half gallon of snake oil, your drill isn’t any good for anything other than social media entertainment.

— Eric Cressey (@EricCressey) December 13, 2019

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The 1-leg supine bridge with kettlebell pullover is a great option as both a warm-up and low-level core control exercise you can use late in the training session. You get glute activation, anterior core control, shoulder flexion, and scapular upward rotation all at once; what’s not to like?💪 #cspfamily

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Happy Leap Day! Here's some recommended strength and conditioning reading to help you make the most of your "extra" day:

Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World - Adam Grant (author of "Give and Take) released this earlier in the month, and I just wrapped up the audiobook and enjoyed it. If you like Malcolm Gladwell, Seth Godin, Chip and Dan Heath, Daniel Pink, etc., you'll like it, too.

Carb Controversy: Why Low Carb Diets Have It All Wrong - Brian St. Pierre makes an appearance in our recommending reading two weeks in a row. He's been on fire with great content for Precision Nutrition. Speaking of Brian, don't forget that he'll be delivering a one-day seminar at Cressey Sports Performance in Massachusetts on April 10. Click here for more information.

You Need a Reality Check - Todd Hamer is a great strength and conditioning coach and writer. He offers some great perspective in this piece. In short, it's very easy to criticize when you aren't willing to think critically about someone's rationale for programming as they do.

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