Being a personal trainer in NYC, I’m used to traveling short distances all around Manhattan but currently I’m writing on a train from Milan to Rome. I don’t normally get to travel long distances so this was my first “red eye” [Read more…]
How to Succeed as a Coach
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Learn from one of my biggest mistakes and I’m sure you’ll be much further along as a coach or personal trainer.
To succeed as a sports performance coach or personal trainer is beyond your fitness knowledge, programming skills, and acute “coaching eye“. It’s about getting “buy in” from your personal training client and athletes.
Exercise of the Week: Superman Plank Hold
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The “Superman Plank Hold” is a bad ass variation of the plank. This is a KILLER ab, core, trunk, or whatever you want to call it exercise. It’s a great exercise to start adding into your own routine, not only because it’s great for your core/trunk [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]