NYC Personal Trainers and Strength & Conditioning Coaches, we’ve all been a part of it, the on going research for the holy grail, the “Perfect Program”. Unfortunately, there is no such thing but with a strong foundational knowledge and coaching skill we can get close.
Archives for 2012
3 BASIC Rules of Stretching
First, my apologies for not being able to put up an earlier post, sandy knocked the power out and I’m left having to use a very old outdated lap top. Needless to say, it takes about double the time to do anything on this computer…
Working out has been a bit difficult but not impossible. My gym downtown lost power too, so I was left to workout at a local commercial gym. It’s cool to see enthusiastic gym goers but even better than that, it’s a goldmine for posts about what NOT to do as a trainer…J
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NYC Preparing for Sandy
Today (Sunday) was an interesting day, as we New Yorkers are anticipating what Hurricane Sandy has in-store for us. I see many people packed in the grocery stores, bodegas, hardware stores etc… looking for supplies and food.
Women Can’t Do Pull Ups?!
This ARTICLE from the New York Times has been flooding my email box. Basically the articles states that women can’t do pull ups because:
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Dynamic Warm Up- Adductor Rock Back
The “Adductor Rock Back” is a great movement to add into your warm up routine. Groin pulls are prevalent in a wide range of sports and this movement could help you stay healthy.
Who Makes the Athlete, the Equipment or the Coach?
I was listening to the Strength Coach Pod Cast the other day on the topic of exercise equipment utilized and the coach’s skill level. With all the hype of new equipment, chains, prowlers, tires or whatever monumental piece the “In” things is, I believe the core to an athletes success is the Coach’s skill level.