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4 Core Training Exercises You Can Do ANYWHERE to Build a Strong Core and Protect Your Back
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE core training exercises. Whether our goal is to build strength, improve athleticism or just look a bit better on the beach, core training exercises can help you achieve all those goals. But here’s the thing – I think a lot of the standard core training exercises like […]
Continue ReadingChristina Chu on Building the Performance Plate and Fueling for Athletic Performance
Do you work with athletes? Or clients you would consider high-performers? Would you like to know the difference between diet/exercise and fueling/training? Or do you just want some real-world and practical tips to improve your nutrition? If so, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode! Christina Chu is a Chicago-based sports dietitian and CEO of Christina […]
Continue ReadingUnlock Your Feet and Ankles with this Simple Mobility Routine
Do you want to unlock your foot and ankle mobility? If so, this is the video for you! Your feet are your connection point to the ground, and every step we take creates a cascade of events throughout our body. But put simply, if we don’t have the requisite mobility through our feet and ankles, […]
Continue ReadingCody McBroom on Turning the Nutritional Dials to Improve Your Body Comp
Are you looking to build muscle or shed body fat in the New Year? OR do you want to help your clients and athletes get into great shape in 2024? If so, today’s podcast with Cody McBroom is definitely going to get you started on the right foot! Cody is the Founder and CEO of […]
Continue Reading5 Deadlift Variations You Can Use WITHOUT Hurting Your Lower Back
As someone that’s coached for 23 years and competed in powerlifting for 11, I love seeing a strong conventional deadlift. Not only are they a foundational exercise for strength development, but they can also help you build muscle and shed body fat as well. But let’s be real – just like the back squat isn’t […]
Continue ReadingDon Saladino on Training Celebrities, Physical Transformation and the Business of Fitness
If you’re interested in physical transformation, training celebrities, or what it really takes to run a successful online or offline fitness business, you’re going to LOVE this new episode with Don Saladino. Don has coached actors, athletes, & musicians for over 20 years. He opened his first NYC Gym, Drive 495, in 2005. After operating […]
Continue ReadingThe Complete and Step-by-Step Guide to Front Squat Technique
The front squat is one of my all-time favorite exercises for gen pop clients and athletes alike. You can lock in your technique, stay tall and upright, and crush your hips, quads and core in the process. Now that’s not to say that I don’t love back squats – because I absolutely do. But the […]
Continue ReadingAllison Tenney on Building a Value-Driven and Sustainable Online Fitness Business
What does it REALLY take to be successful as an online coach? And perhaps more importantly, how do you make sure your success isn’t fleeting – but sustainable as well? If you’ve ever considered moving into the online coaching, you’re going to love this weeks episode with Allison Tenney! Allison believes that through strength training […]
Continue ReadingEntry-Level Exercises to Bulletproof Your Achilles
It goes without saying that the number of Achilles injuries in both elite athletes and weekend warriors is on the rise. So if you want to stay healthy, you can’t just keep doing the same old things – you need to train smarter. So think of this today’s video as a starter pack – 3 […]
Continue ReadingEvy Lyons and Ariel Paul on the Science and Practice of Palm Cooling for Faster Recovery
Are you looking to take your performance to the next level? Do you want to really tighten the screws and see how much stronger or fitter you can make your body? If so, you need to look into the science of palm cooling. And if you’ve never heard of this concept before, don’t worry – […]
Continue Reading3 Ways to Unlock Your Hip Mobility
Let’s be honest: Pretty much every client and athlete I’ve worked with in the past decade has complained about having “tight hips.” But it goes deeper than just the hips. When you’ve got stiff hips, that can negatively impact your knees and lower back as well, which robs you of performance in the gym or […]
Continue ReadingThe Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of Running Speed Camps
Do you train young athletes? OR do you want to start training them sooner versus later? If so, I’d highly recommend you start offering speed camps to help kids get faster! Speed camps are a fantastic and cost-effective way to get new athletes into your program. And if you play your cards right, you can […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s the Difference Between a Squat and a Deadlift?
It may sound silly to us as coaches, but a lot of the clients and athletes I’ve worked with over the years are confused about the difference between a squat and a deadlift. And here’s the thing – if the people you’re coaching don’t understand the difference between the two, chances are they aren’t going […]
Continue ReadingDan Uyemura on Scaling Your Business, North-Star Metrics, and Making Sales Easy
I think I know the answer to this question, but I’m going to ask anyway… …have you ever built a business that’s worth $100m? I can tell you for a fact that I have not – but I definitely want to talk to the man or woman who HAS! Which is why I’m so excited […]
Continue Reading3 Ways to Make Zone 2 Cardio FUN
I’ve got an admission to make… …for most of my adult life, I’ve absolutely HATED doing cardio. But as a trainer and coach for 23 years now, I also know improving my conditioning is critical if I want to move and feel great as I age. So over the years, I’ve tried just about everything […]
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