This week we’re sending the content team all over the continental United States to work with top strength coaches and NFL athletes coast-to-coast.

This morning, Scott Mackar will be situated in Los Angeles County at Elite Athletics for a training shoot with Tennessee Titans speedster Chris Johnson and his trainer Travelle Gaines (who we worked with for the Reggie Bush cover shoot and training session). Johnson burned a legit 4.24 40-time at the 2008 NFL Combine, so all you speed-hungry athletes out there should be able to pick up a point or two from his training.

Between his hectic travel schedule, Scott will offer up a few quick postings about the training, as well as some exclusive photos from the shoots.

On Tuesday, I’ll be down at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., for a video shoot with some of the NFL’s best defensive backs. It’s actually pretty cool and unique because about seven or eight DBs from various teams are convening at the IMG campus for a week-long training session before the start of NFL Training Camps. Yep, sorta like summer camp for these NFL vets, but without bonfires, s’mores and letters back to the 'rents complaining about being homesick.

On Tuesday or Wednesday I’ll post some observations and musings from their workout, which will include on-field DB drills and a session in the weight room.

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