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Mark is one of worlds leading experts in the world of physical therapy. Mark is an educator and researcher who works closely with the likes of Shirley Sahrmann, Paul Hodges and Nikolai Bogbuk… to name a few.
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Plus, Mark is a wonderful instructor and one heck of a nice guy! I’m very lucky to be able call him a personal friend and mentor.
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After teaching class, Mark and I spent some time at the bar discussing a few current concepts and controversies in the world of Strength & Conditioning. Amoung other things, Mark and I talked extensively about the Lumbar Flexion debate and about using unstable surface training for athletes.
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Lucky for you, I caught some of our conversation on video.
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The video below is of Mark and I discussing training athletes using unstable surfaces.
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Many of you may be familiar with my good friend Eric Cressey’s fantastic book entitled The Truth About Unstable Surface Training.
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Although both myself and Mark Comerford have a different perspective than Eric does on using unstable surface training. I still highly recommend reading Eric’s Book because he always delivers high quality, well researched information.
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Before watching the video, I want you to understand that you are about to learn from one of the worlds best… for FREE! .
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The video footage I’m bringing you is as Ron Burgundy (Anchorman) says “kind of a big deal” because Mark currently does not have any DVDs or books released here in the USA. He only teaches live courses for top physical therapists. So, you are in for a real treat!
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Mark and I filmed a few more videos of us discussing core training and using lumbar flexion exercises. Mark has some amazing new insights on this debate. Trust me when I say, you don not want to miss it!
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I will be posting these videos very soon so keep checking back!
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In the meantime, please post a comment below and let me know your thoughts on unstable base training.
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Mark is one of worlds leading experts in the world of physical therapy. Mark is an educator and researcher who works closely with the likes of Shirley Sahrmann, Paul Hodges and Nikolai Bogbuk… to name a few.
.
Plus, Mark is a wonderful instructor and one heck of a nice guy! I’m very lucky to be able call him a personal friend and mentor.
.
After teaching class, Mark and I spent some time at the bar discussing a few current concepts and controversies in the world of Strength & Conditioning. Amoung other things, Mark and I talked extensively about the Lumbar Flexion debate and about using unstable surface training for athletes.
.
Lucky for you, I caught some of our conversation on video.
.
The video below is of Mark and I discussing training athletes using unstable surfaces.
.
Many of you may be familiar with my good friend Eric Cressey’s fantastic book entitled The Truth About Unstable Surface Training.
.
Although both myself and Mark Comerford have a different perspective than Eric does on using unstable surface training. I still highly recommend reading Eric’s Book because he always delivers high quality, well researched information.
.
Before watching the video, I want you to understand that you are about to learn from one of the worlds best… for FREE! .
.
The video footage I’m bringing you is as Ron Burgundy (Anchorman) says “kind of a big deal” because Mark currently does not have any DVDs or books released here in the USA. He only teaches live courses for top physical therapists. So, you are in for a real treat!
-
-
-
-
Mark and I filmed a few more videos of us discussing core training and using lumbar flexion exercises. Mark has some amazing new insights on this debate. Trust me when I say, you don not want to miss it!
-
I will be posting these videos very soon so keep checking back!
.
In the meantime, please post a comment below and let me know your thoughts on unstable base training.
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Coach Nick Tumminello has built a reputation as the ‘Trainer of trainers” through his workshops at conferences and fitness club around the world. And, for his consulting work with pro/college sports teams and with exercise equipment/ clothing manufactures.
He’s the owner of Performance University international, which provides hybrid strength training & conditioning for athletes and educational programs for fitness professionals. Based in South Florida, Nick is a Fort Lauderdale personal trainer who works with a select group of athletes and exercise enthusiasts.You can check out Coach Nick’s articles, DVDs, seminars schedule, mentorship program and very popular hybrid fitness training blog at http://nicktumminello.com/
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Hi Nick!
I´m from Portugal and i´m now starting my thesis on Unstable Surface Training at Sports Faculty.(Athletics Area)
If you have this interview with Mark Comerford in paper, would you send it to me?
Cause as english is not my mother language, there are some parts i cannot understand a word
I found your web site very interesting, keep up with good work.
thanks.
PS: if you have other interesting things about this topic you can send me also.
I would love to help you, unfortunately, I don’t have the transcript from our interview.
You have my permission to have someone transcribe it form you to use. As long as you credit the source, being Mark C and I.
I would also love to read your finished product when its all said and done. How much longer are you working on this?
Coach N
Ok Nick.
Its about 9 months, till May.
Greatings from Portugal!