Recently, a new client rushed through the warm-up sets prior to his workout, launching an unloaded barbell off his chest like pistons in a motor. I praised his enthusiasm but focused on the importance of controlling a weight through a full range of motion. As a coach, I’m always looking for moments to educate and… Read More
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THE POWER OF ONE- UNILATERAL EXERCISES TO CREATE SYMMETRY AND BALANCE
THE POWER OF ONE Unilateral exercises to create symmetry and balance As the great Rocky Balboa exclaimed in Rocky IV, “If I can change, and you can change, everybody can change!” If Rocky said it, then it must be true, right? Indeed, change is possible in everyone, but in this case, we’re not talking about… Read More
Wake Up Those Sleeping Giants (Maximum Fitness Magazine, Fall 2010)
WAKE UP THOSE SLEEPING GIANTS I just wanted to share with you an article I wrote and modeled for that is currently on shelves. Check out the Fall issue of Maximum Fitness Magazine and my article titled “Wake Up Those Sleeping Giants.” The article is about implementing glute activation drills in to ones warm… Read More
Is Your Personal Trainer Fit for You?
How do you choose the right personal trainer? The time has come for you to get fit and shed that unwelcome body fat. Or perhaps you want to add some size to your frame, or train for an athletic event, such as a half marathon. At this point, I always recommend seeking out the help… Read More