Throughout my time in the Carolinas working with NCAA and NFL athletes, to my time now as a NYC personal trainer, I still believe that pull ups are extremely beneficial for strength and postural development. It’s also a great tangible goal that I believe everyone can achieve, if you just train for it. With the right programming and determination you should be [Read more…]
Archives for October 2013
2 Knee Saving Activation Exercises
If you squat and want to keep your knee strong and healthy, you should try adding in VMO and quad activation exercise before you squat. As a personal trainer in NYC, I want to keep [Read more…]
Squat Challenge?
Squats are the new fad in the fitness industry, BUT unlike other fads, squats are here to stay! It’s been around for a long time and for many it can be very beneficial. With that said, A [Read more…]
I’m an Expert
Banksy is in NYC doing some graffiti all around the New York boroughs. While I’m not an artsy or graffiti guy, I can appreciate some of his work. This one in particular stuck out because in the fitness field, personal trainers and coaches like to (mis)use quotes from “Fitness Gurus” and [Read more…]
Squat Jumps | NYC Sports Performance Training
I’ve noticed that every client that has taken a group fitness class jumps like the above picture. If you don’t see what’s wrong with the above picture, excluding the absurd “burn 210kcal in 15 [Read more…]
3 Fitness Clothing Discounts for Fitness Professionals
I’ve previously talked about some tip for personal trainers hygiene here and some tips for NYC personal trainers to stay dry. So thought it’ll also be beneficial for other personal trainers to know about some discounts we get for being fitness professionals i.e. Personal Trainers, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, and [Read more…]