Author / Scott
-
![]()
Exercise Your Mind To Reach Your Full High School Football Potential
The Russians dominated the 1976 Winter Olympics. In 1979 at a sports psychology and performance gathering in Milan, Italy, American Scientist Charles Garfield, Ph.D. found out why. After a late-night party in…
-
![]()
“This Is Exactly What I Was Looking For”
Hi Scott, Here are the Results from Month 1. This is exactly what I was looking for. The program was challenging but doable for my level, and I was able to make…
-
![barbell-scott-york-fitness]()
1% Better Each Day
“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” Alabama head football coach, Nick Saban, calls it the process. Author James Clear calls…
-
![bishop-gorman-scott-york-fitness]()
The New Arms Race – Strength and Performance In High Schools
High school strength and performance is a hot topic. There’s an emerging trend happening and it’s worth exploring. Having been in the fitness industry since 1985, I’ve seen many trends come and…
-
![scott-york-fitness-mediocrity]()
Chasing Mediocrity Out Of Town
Former Brownwood football Coach Gordon L. Wood is a legend around Brownwood, Texas (population 19,000). With a win loss record of 396-91 and 9 state championships, his story is worth reviewing. He…
-
![eating-for-high-school-football-players-scott-york]()
How To Eat During High School Football Season
Your goal is to out-eat and out-sleep your competition. Your alarm goes off. It’s a school day. Ugh. You’ve got to get up, take a shower, get dressed, eat, get your schoolwork,…
-
![scott-york-fitness-avoid-weight-gain]()
How To Beat Holiday Weight Gain
Don’t look now but THE HOLIDAYS are right around the corner! I love the holidays – Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas. The holidays around our house involve a lot of eating. I…
-
![]()
How Steve Reeves Influenced Football Players and Coaches
Steve Reeves influenced thousands of athletes, particularly football players, to train with weights to improve their strength and skills. From the very inception of the sport, football coaches methodically preached against…
-
![steve-reeves-1948-mr-world-trophy]()
Steve Reeves 1948 Mr. World Bodybuilding Trophy Now In My Collection!
Steve Reeves placed 2nd in the 1948 Mr. Universe bodybuilding competition. Oscar Heidenstam encouraged Steve to compete in the Mr. World competition in Cannes, France. Oscar and Steve traveled together to…
-
![]()
What Ever Happened To This Steve Reeves Bust That Steve Had On His Dresser?
This is the actual bust that Kenneth Kendall, the artist known for his many paintings and sculptures of James Dean, made for Steve Reeves’s mother. The inscription within the neck…
-
![scott-york-fitness-ethan-harris-deadlift]()
How To Train Post Season High School Football Players
If your high school football player has just spent months grinding out those football practices, meetings, bus rides, football games, and sporadic workouts it’s time to rest. I suggest taking the Holidays…
-
![scott-york-fitness-little-league-baseball-lago-vista-texas]()
Simple Exercise Routine For Little League Baseball Players
As little league baseball begins to ramp up, I’m often asked about strength training and when is the best time to start for young baseball players. My stock answer is Spring…
-
![steve-reeves-wall-workout]()
The Story of Steve Reeves Garage Wall Workout – The Holy Grail of Bodybuilding
Steve Reeves is generally regarded as the greatest bodybuilder who ever lived. He was born in Montana in 1926. His father died in a farming accident when Steve was very small. Steve’s…
-
![steve-reeves-mr-universe-scott-york-fitness]()
What Happened To Steve Reeves 1948 Mr. Universe Trophy? Here’s The Answer!
This is the story of the 1948 Mr. Universe contest as told by H & S ( Health &Strength) league who later became NABBA (National Amateur Body-Builders’ Association). This trophy from…
-
![steve-reeves-scott-york-fitness]()
Legendary Steve Reeves
There are some people who simply refuse to die. They accomplished so much in one lifetime that their tale continues to be told for generations. Unlike a flickering candle that simply…
-
![scott-york-fitness-adversity]()
When The Going Gets Tough…
If you compete at a high level, you will win at a high level. If not, you will be exposed at the highest levels. Upward and onward.
-
![scott-york-fitness-results]()
Take A Peek At This High School Athlete’s Strength And Performance Results!
We just finished our 2020 Summer strength and performance training at Scott York Fitness. School has started. College athletes have gone off to start their fall semester, some of the high school…
-
![Scott-York-Fitness-SYCO-2]()
SYCO 2 (Scott York Combine) RESULTS!
Last year Keegan won our inaugural SYCO (Scott York Combine) event. That blog post is here. Keegan dominated in the bench press, squat, 10 yd dash, 100 yd dash, and more. No…
-
![scott-york-fitness-kelly-hitchcock-leg-day]()
Toughest Leg Workout Ever With Kelly Hitchcock
I’m a glutton for punishment. I especially love training legs. No, I’m not talking about running, walking, skipping, or jumping. I’m talking about getting underneath heavy iron in the gym. Heavy enough…
-
![strength-coach-yancy-mcknight]()
Virtual Meeting With The University Of Texas Head Strength Coach
No matter how much you know about Strength Training, you can always learn more. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to participate in a virtual Zoom meeting with The University Of Texas…
-
![]()
Virtual Strength Workout #4 – Ethan and Wyatt
April 8, 2020 I’m proud of these guys! They love to workout, improve themselves mentally and physically. They are not looking for the easy way out. We are holding each other accountable…
-
![]()
Stay Focused – High School Football Virtual Workout
Hours turn into days, days into weeks. At this point, we may as well realize that life has changed a lot. You are being tested. It’s important to stay focused. Stick to…
-
![]()
Don’t Wait, Innovate! Virtual Strength Training During Coronavirus – April 2, 2020
I think one of the worst things that you can do in times of crisis is NOTHING. If you want to excel in life, in business, in coaching, in fitness, in strength…
-
![]()
Shelter In Place Until April 13th 2020
The City of Austin and Travis and Williamson Counties issued a joint shelter in place order in effect as of 11:59 p.m. on March 24, 2020, continuing until April 13, 2020 (UPDATED!…
-
![Mason-Brooks-Scott-York-Fitness]()
5 Off Season Training Tips For High School Football Players
Championships are won in the off-season. Whether it’s bodybuilding, diving or high school football. If you’re reading this, I assume you are a high school football player, the parent of a…
-
![scott-york-fitness-gym]()
Scott York Fitness 2020 Garage Gym Tour
Subscribe for more at http:///www.youtube.com/user/scottyorkfitness It’s been 7 years since I last did a video of my garage gym. What’s lasted the test of time? What have I added? Who has been…
-
![billy-cannon-scott-york-fitness-1]()
Strength And Performance In High School Athletics
I saw a news story recently about a high school football player in Louisiana who was breaking all kinds of school records in football. He’s a 5’6″ 198lb running back named Joshua…
-
![food-scott-york-fitness]()
Help! Mom Is Concerned That Son Is Gaining The “Wrong” Kind Of Weight!
I received a great question from one of my athlete’s Moms recently and wanted to share it with you. Question: “My son told me he weighed yesterday and was at 230lbs. I’m…
-
![scott-york-fitness-deadlifts-step-ups]()
Offseason Strength and Conditioning For High School Athletes
Here’s a snapshot of one of my offseason workouts with a couple of high school athletes. In this video, we have a 17 yr old football player and a 15 yr old…
-
![leg-training-for-high-school-football-players-scott-york-fitness]()
Leg Training With High School Football Players
Variety is the spice of life. And so it is with strength training for high school football players. Once basic strength has been achieved – push-ups, pull-ups, squats, and presses, I start…
-
![scott-york-fitness-conquer-1]()
We Were Right All Along (Guest Post by Kelly Hitchcock)
“If I have seen further than most, it is because I have stood on the shoulders of giants.” …
-
![scott-york-fitness-california-dreaming]()
Summer Getaway To Muscle Beach California!
OK, I realize this is a little off-topic but because my roots are in bodybuilding this was an exciting trip that I have to share so that it will stay fresh in…
-
![train-your-mind-scott-york-fitness]()
Take The Time To Train Your Mind
Paraphrasing key points… There’s 24 hours a day where you’re alone in your brain. If you can’t control your own brain, it’s going to be tough. Keep going until you figure it…
-
![scott-york-fitness-steve-weatherford]()
Use Bodybuilding To Become A Better Athlete
I’m a big believer in building a strong, balanced body for my athletes. Athletes who want to be strong, balanced and stay injury-free should treat all muscle groups equally and train…
-
![Scott-York-Fitness-SYCO]()
Scott York Fitness Combine (SYCO)
I’ve been wanting to put on an athletic event for a long time. When we moved out to this area around 12 years ago, I fell in love with the hills and…
-
![scott-york-fitness-wyatt-forbes]()
If You Measure It, You Can Improve It (And Other Strength Training Thoughts)
If You Measure It, You Can Improve It – Peter Drucker “When you think about this quote, it should immediately become apparent how true it is. Because, if you can’t measure something,…
-
Summer Schedule 2019
Takeaways include: – Looking to do an 8:30am-10am, 10am-11: 30am and a late afternoon time slot during the week and a 9:00am and maybe a 4:00pm on Saturdays. Closed on Fri/Sun…
-
![]()
Old School, Low Cost Weight Gain For Your Teenage Athlete
Do you have a high school athlete who “just can’t gain weight” and has “tried everything”? I would encourage you to try some of the best, hype free ways for your hard…
-
![Elijah Holyfield]()
You And I Are Fruit Trees Along With Evander Holyfield. What Happens Next Is Up To You.
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Meaning: a child usually has a similar character or similar qualities to his or her parents. Kids are influenced by those who they spend…
-
![newton-eagles-scott-york-fitness]()
Could This 3A High School Football Team Beat A 6A High School Football Team?
Newton, Texas has a pretty good high school football team. According to the most recent United States census estimates, the population of Newton is 2387. Newton is a 3A high school. They are…
Recent Comments