The art of speed training is very tricky, as the Sports Performance Coach and/or Sprint Coach need to assess many variables from breaking down the phases of linear sprint mechanics, shin angles, general power output, strength, and much more. [Read more…]
To Excel as a NYC Personal Trainer
Absolute Strength to Speed Continuum
Eric Cressey is a SMART Coach that knows his stuff. I love this video explaining the absolute strength to speed continuum. This will be VERY helpful for any young Sports Performance Coachs or Personal Trainer thats working with Athletes.
Thought I’d keep it simple for today 🙂 The video is packed full of great information and so his website so make sure to check out both!
All About the Front Squat
The front squat is a great squat variation that will strengthen the legs but doesn’t get much credit for strengthening the upper back. It also gets too much recognition by personal trainers as the “safest” squat, which is all bull shit, I wrote why here. Keep in mind that this is also coming from an Olympic Weightlifting Coach.
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Hamstring Fascial Stretch
As a personal trainer and performance coach in NYC I’m always looking for simple light weight equipment thats versatile, effective, and LIGHT [Read more…]
Olympic Weightlifting for Sport Athletes
Olympic Weightlifting is a sport that requires mobility, speed, power, strength, and believe it or not coordination. The sport is comprised of the: