Archives for October 2014

It’s Just So Easy- Julius Thomas

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At this point, if you watch the NFL or really any sports, you know the name Julius Thomas. Julius is every NFL scouts dream, a former college basketball player converted into a tight end (think Antonio Gates) that has the athleticism, speed, and size all defenses are afraid of. [Read more…]

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My Bench Has Stalled What Should I Do?

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A few months ago I took on an interesting consult call that was very enlightening. The person, let’s call him “John” wanted help in regards to increasing his bench. Here’s his background:

John was a former collegiate athlete and was still in good shape- Bench Max: 315, Squat Max: 400, Deadlift Max: 415. His goal was to [Read more…]

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The Truth About Fitness Social Media

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With social media exploding in the fitness industry, it’s all too common to see ripped up- gorgeous people, amazingly complicated movements being accomplished, or ridiculous before and after pictures (some are real, some are fake). Speaking as a personal trainer in New York City, where everyone wants results NOW, one of the biggest goal crushing mistakes we see is comparing yourself to these models, photoshopped images, or genetically gifted athletes. While it’s great to view posts as a short term [Read more…]

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