Quick 20 Minute Mini Workout to Break-up the Day
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our fitness clients experienced a shift in how they live and work (as did we). We all, at some [...]
How To Do the Bottoms-Up Kettlebell Shoulder Press
Pressing overhead properly requires adequate shoulder mobility along with proper core bracing to avoid arching in the lower back. Unfortunately for a lot of people, [...]
Essential Leg Exercises for Basketball Players
Leg conditioning can provide basketball players with greater strength and coordination in today’s highly competitive sports world. Consider that the lower body’s gluteus maximus is [...]
The Turkish Get-Up: How To Do It and Why You Should
Few people care about mobility until they can't move. Getting up and down from the floor isn't much different. It's often overlooked until it becomes [...]
7 Lifts to Include In a Soccer Players Program
Yesterday's blog addressed the specific approaches personal trainers can take for programming periodization for soccer players. Now that you're familiar with the how, let's talk [...]
Grip Strength: The New Biomarker of Longevity and Quality of Life
Business professionals often equate a firm handshake with an individual’s level of confidence. Research now shows that a powerful grip also correlates to longevity. Learn [...]
Exercise Timing is Almost Everything
A client may ask the professional trainer for advice about optimal exercise timing. Should they work out first thing in the morning? After breakfast? What [...]
How to Walk With Purpose: Walking as “Cardio”
Is walking really an aerobic activity, or a form of exercise that qualifies as "cardio"? Someone recently asked me how many days of cardio I [...]
Top 5 Agility Drills for Soccer Players
Soccer is a game that is heavily reliant on the ability to change positions quickly and efficiently. Since the game is not a unidirectional sport, [...]
Developing Martial Arts Fighter Skills
Personal trainers may encounter a vast array of clients with even more varied backgrounds and skillsets. At some point, a martial art practitioner may solicit [...]