Category Archives: Personal Training Tips
The Future Of Personal Training And Functional Fitness
It was some time after Crossfit had began to become popular in late 2007 that I leaned to accept that “beneficial training” would come from being uncomfortable. What do I mean? I remember my 30 year career in barbell lifts … Continue reading
Is Walking Good For You? How About 4 miles?
If you want to do something that will sooth your soul and help you appreciate the small things in life, try walking. I love walking because its a chance to relax, think, meditate, and move blood throughout your body. https://youtu.be/Y1wiYXR6bZo … Continue reading
Killer Outdoor Workout
Can you handle the pain? How much do you want to change your life? How about a killer outdoor workout in high heat? Well, Mike said yes to it all. He is on fire in his training and continues to … Continue reading
The Desire For Change Has To Be Greater Than The Pain Of Who You Are
Nate said something profound: “I hate the way I feel and look and I want to change.” How many of us have said that! We want to look and feel different? But, how bad do we really want it? Most … Continue reading
Crush Your Chest Muscles By Destabilizing Your Feet
If you want your pushups to be all chest and little legs, simply destabilize your feet on a wobbly surface like kettlebells. The brain will feel the lack of stability in the feet and force the chest and shoulders to … Continue reading
Can Big Men Row 500 Meters On A Concept 2 Rower And Not Break It?
Well, I guess they can. I am 6′ 4″ and weight about 265lbs. When I got my concept 2 rower I thought I could break it, even though it says it is rated for someone twice my weight. I have … Continue reading
Squat Sliders – Save The Knees While You Destroy The Legs!
Mike demonstrates how to perform the squat slider. First he shows the wrong way, and then the right way. Most people get to an age where their knees hurt doing the squat. Even body weight squats can hurt older people, … Continue reading
Crushing Legs With High Volume Sets
Bo and Mikes legs were crying today after a very intense training session. After weakening their low backs with heavy kettlebell swings, it was time to crush the legs with high volume box squats. High volume with light weight can … Continue reading
Pencil Arms To Power Arms
Pics don’t lie. Working out hard is paying off for Bo. His arms were less than 10 inches round last year and are now 14.5. At this pace he should have 16’s by next year, with a body-fat percentage of … Continue reading
Mike and Nate Push Themselves To The Brink
Nothing makes a personal trainer happier then to see amazing progress in clients who put forth every effort to change for the better. Mike and Nate pushed through the exhaustion and pain associated with wanting life changing gains. Cortland Ohio … Continue reading