About Our Team

Gray Cook

Contributing Writer

As a regular contributer to CorePerformance.com, Gray Cook brings to the table an intense passion for refining and developing functional evaulation exercise techniques. In addition, he is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist with the American Physical Therapy Association, a practicing physical therapist, a certified strength and conditioning specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and a Level 1 coach with the U.S. Weight Lifting Federation.

Gray Cook lectures internationally in the fields of physical therapy, sports medicine and performance enhancement. He has served as a consultant to numerous universities and professional sports teams in all four major sports. He is the author of the book Athletic Body in Balance which serves as a working example of the unique way Cook looks at assessment, movement and exercise. He is also the author of numerous text book chapters and articles related to these topics as well.

Gray currently practices physical therapy in Southwest Virginia and continues to publish and present topics related to rehabilitation and exercise. He is also part of the PerformBetter.com expert consulting faculty and an instructor with the North American Sports Medicine Institute RehabEducation.com.

Gray's Articles

Mindset

The Importance of Rituals for Peak Performance

Four rituals to enhance your workout and gameday performance.

Movement

The Case for Jumping Rope

This classic training tool is extremely versatile and valuable.

Recovery

Q & A: Painful Shin Splints

The underlying cause of shin splints may surprise you.

Recovery

Balance Your Body

Improve your flexibility and boost strength.

Mindset

Why You Should Train Like An Ancient Greek

Set up your training to stay motivated and peak at the right time.