Yesterday I presented to a group regarding preparation for the JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge 3.3m run. At this point the group has one week [Read more…]
Are Personal Trainers Worth It?
Personal training can be an initial expensive investment, especially in Manhattan where a personal trainers average cost is $150 per session. Now that can be a hefty price, but is it worth it? As a NYC personal trainer, I’d honestly say it depends. You have to figure out what your priority is and then assess. Thats why some people are willing to spend $150 for a pair of pants that will give their butt a lift…it [Read more…]
3 Tips to Build Your Squat
We all know that the benefits of the squat for your booty to performance training. While the squat is a great exercise to do you have to ensure that you can execute the lift without any pain. With that said, if you want to squat and can squat without pain, here are a few personal training tips that can help you pump up those squat numbers. [Read more…]
Does a Strong Athlete Mean Better Athlete?
Every off-season athletes are looking to get bigger, stronger, and faster! Naturally an off-season program will include hitting the weight-room to increase the athletes strength and hopefully some size. After a few months of hard training, you’ve dropped your body fat, increased your strength, and are ready to kill it this season. [Read more…]
Coaches Eye Application Review
If you’re looking for a great video analysis phone application, look no further than “Coaches Eye”. The “Coaches Eye” application is very simple and intuitive. Any athlete, personal trainer, or performance coach can download the phone application and start immediately using it. So let’s jump into our review on “Coaches Eye”! [Read more…]
Strength Training for Runners – How to Do it Right
In 2013 the New York City marathon had 50,266 total finishers. That’s a lot of runners! Take a look at the many parks Manhattan has to offer and you’ll see people running and jogging. So it’s safe to say that running is a very popular form of exercise in New York City and many other places. This increasing popularity is even more reason why strength training for runners should be widely accepted.