Palloff Hold

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The “Palloff Hold” is a great trunk strengthening exercise that you should be implementing in your routines. In the top video we go over 3 different variations:

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Keeping the Annual “Program” Simple BUT Effective

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The “Program”

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.

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3 BASIC Rules of Stretching

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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for not being able to put up an earlier post, sandy knocked the power out and I’m left having to use a very old outdated lap top.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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Dynamic Warm Up- Adductor Rock Back

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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.

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Who Makes the Athlete, the Equipment or the Coach?

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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.

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3 Supplements that ACTUALLY Work

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The supplement industry is a BILLION dollar field. It’s crazy that people think a single pill will be the cure all, especially with all the knowledge that’s out there.

I’m sure many of you have heard this but it can’t be over stated, “A supplement is just that a SUPPLEMENT to help fuel an EXISTING strong diet.”

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