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How to Become a Better Coach
As I’ve shared numerous times before, I was NOT a great coach when I started. Anxious, insecure and lacking any semblance of confidence, I’m not sure how I didn’t quit in my first year. What got me through initially, though, was the fact that I’m incredibly empathetic and willing to listen to people. I genuinely […]
Continue ReadingBe A Better Coach By Training Yourself: The Pros and Cons of Being in the Arena
As coaches, we need to both know the value of having our own training routine and managing our advice to clients and athletes. There is a large amount of practical knowledge to be gained from putting ourselves in the arena. However, we need to develop skills to best translate that experience to our clients and […]
Continue Reading10 Traits of Successful Online Coaching Clients
The next couple of weeks/months are going to be a lot of fun around here. I’ve had a lot of time lately to really think about what I want my business to look and feel like over the next 5-10 years, and I’m going to be sharing a lot of that right here, with you. […]
Continue ReadingWhy You’re Not Getting Better as a Coach
The other day I was having a conversation with my guy Shelton Matsey on LinkedIn, and he was asking how my Complete Coach Seminar had gone back in June. Now for some context – Shelton is one of the most successful fitness business owners I’ve come across in my day, so I love catching up […]
Continue Reading10 Random Thoughts on Training, Coaching and Professional Development
I’m always thinking about coaching. Whether it’s hanging out in the gym, watching my kids play with their friends, or just watching sports and TV, I’m constantly thinking about the role we play in other people’s lives. But as one person in this great big world, how do we have the biggest impact on the […]
Continue ReadingMy Top 10 Single-Leg Exercises for Athletes and Gen Pop Clients (2024)
If you’re looking to improve your single-leg strength and stability, I’ve got you covered in this week’s video! Now look, I LOVE big-bang lifts like squats and deadlifts. There’s nothing better than getting in the gym and pushing some weight or really getting after it. BUT you can love big-bang lifts while still respecting the […]
Continue ReadingHow to Sumo Deadlift – 7 Steps for a Bigger Pull and Healthy Lower Back
If you want to learn how to pull bigger weights while keeping your back healthy, here’s exactly how I coach and cue the sumo deadlift! But let’s start with a moment of honesty – deadlifting is just flat out FUN. I don’t know about you, but there’s no better feeling than having some loud music, […]
Continue Reading10 Core Training Tips for Stronger Abs and Less Lower Back Pain
Every client and athlete I work with loves training their core. Whether it’s to improve their performance, reduce lower back pain, or just look great with their shirt off, no one every complains about core work at IFAST. But here’s the thing… …are we getting the absolute MOST out of our core training exercises? Or […]
Continue ReadingEric Cressey on Load vs. Capacity, “Sticky” Businesses, and the 8-Week Magic Mark in Rehab
What has Eric Cressey NOT accomplished in his career? He’s the President of Cressey Sports Performance, and the Director of Player Health and Performance for THE New York Yankees. And of course he’s a published author, internationally renowned speaker, and the host of the Elite Baseball Development podcast. But perhaps most importantly to me, Eric […]
Continue ReadingLift More Weight and Reduce Stress on the Body with THIS Simple Technique
Everyone loves to squat, deadlift and split-squat in the gym. Okay let’s be real…no one LIKES to split-squat, but we do it anyway because they’re good for us 🤣 Now when it comes to those big lifts, here’s one thing you might not know: A lot of the technique issues that happen when you lift […]
Continue Reading5 Easy Exercises You Can Use to Reduce Knee Pain NOW
Let’s be honest…knee pain sucks. And if you’re tired of dealing with dodgy knees, I bet I can help! Between my own knee issues in the past, and now all the years I’ve spent working with elite basketball players, I’d like to think I know a thing or two about knees and how to get […]
Continue Reading3 Exercise Modifiers You Can Use to Get Better Results with Less Coaching and Cuing
Have you ever overwhelmed a client or athlete by giving them too many cues? I know I have! When I think back to when I was just getting started, I cringe at how many times I over-cued someone in an effort to make their movement look perfect. But what if instead of giving MORE cues, […]
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 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 ReadingSuper Simple Progression to Help You Lunge Pain-Free
If you love to lunge but are struggling with knee pain, I’m going to show you why it happens and how to fix it! After coaching clients and athletes in the gym for over 20 years, there are 2 primary reasons people have pain when lunging: They don’t find their heel and/or Their torso gets […]
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