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From the monthly archives: October 2009

Inside my Strength Training for Fat Loss Workshop at the AFPA Fitness Conference

By nick On October 26, 2009 · 4 Comments · In Complexes and Circuit Training, Fat Loss, Fun / Interesting Stuff, MMA / Spartan Workout, New Exercises, Program Design / Periodization
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege  of presenting four workshops at the AFPA Sports & Fitness Conference in Myrtle Beach SC. The event went great and all the fitness professionals who attended came with great energy and a fantastic willingness to learn. . Out of the four workshops I taught, more »
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Rethinking the Squat…

By nick On October 23, 2009 · 10 Comments · In Articles / Interviews, Back Pain / Injury, Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Figure Athlete Training, Fun / Interesting Stuff, Joint Friendly Training, Strength Training
One of the exercises I found myself using less and less of these days is the conventional back squat. . No, I don’t think its a bad exercise and still use it. I just use far less often than I once did. I will get into the specifics as to why I have changed my more »
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Functional Strength Coach 3.0 – New Mike Boyle Product!

By nick On October 22, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In DVD / Book Reviews, Program Design / Periodization
MY good friend and World Class Strength Coach, Mike Boyle just released his newest resource, Functional Strength Coach 3.0 – A Joint by Joint Approach to Training. . . As many other coaches do, I’ve been following (and stealing from) Mike Boyle for as long as I’ve been coaching. His information is more »
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The TRUTH About Muscle Imbalances – Part 1 of 3

By nick On October 21, 2009 · 18 Comments · In Articles / Interviews, Back Pain / Injury, Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Corrective Exercise / Pre-Hab, Figure Athlete Training, Fun / Interesting Stuff, Program Design / Periodization, Strength Training
The concept of muscles balance and correcting muscular imbalances is one of the hottest topics in both the fitness and S&C industry today. As well it should be… . However, many coaches and trainers have different approaches when it comes to the assessment, correction and prevention of muscle balances. Many of these approaches require a more »
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Bodyweight Exercise – Push Up Complex for More Muscle and Strength

By nick On October 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Bodybuilding / Muscle Building, Bodyweight Training, Complexes and Circuit Training, Fat Loss, Figure Athlete Training, MMA / Spartan Workout, New Exercises, Strength Training
There is a multitude of great exercises out there. But, few as simple, effective and versatile as the Push-Up. - Here at Performance U, we use some form of Push Ups to develop strength, power, muscle size, endurance and even core stability, spinal health and postural awareness. - In this post, I’d like to show more »
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Get Yourself a Little Taste of Baltimore Pride!

By nick On October 14, 2009 · 1 Comment · In Fun / Interesting Stuff

As part of its series of 30 films to commemorate its 30-year anniversary, ESPN tonight (and a few more nights) is presenting The Band That Wouldn’t Die, a documentary by Oscar-winning director and Baltimore native Barry more »

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Lumbar Flexion Flexion Exercises – Good or Bad? Part 3 w/ Mark Comerford

By nick On October 12, 2009 · 2 Comments · In Articles / Interviews, Back Pain / Injury, Bodyweight Training, Core/ Torso Training, Corrective Exercise / Pre-Hab, Fun / Interesting Stuff, Strength Training
Here it is! – The third and final installment of my interview with world famous researcher and physical therapist, Mark Comerford. - As you learned from video 1 and video 2, you absolutely don’t want to miss a single second of these videos. - A few folks were unable to watch video 2. more »
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Inside a Fighters Workout – How to Train Like a MMA Athlete!

By nick On October 7, 2009 · 7 Comments · In Complexes and Circuit Training, Fat Loss, Fun / Interesting Stuff, MMA / Spartan Workout
There is a huge buzz here in Baltimore about Shogun Fights. . Shogun Fights represents the first ever Mixed Martial Arts event held in Maryland. The best part about Shogun Fights is that its being held right here in my beloved city of more »
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Lumbar Flexion, Good or Bad? (Part 2) – Interview with Mark Comerford

By nick On October 6, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Articles / Interviews, Back Pain / Injury, Core/ Torso Training, Corrective Exercise / Pre-Hab, Fun / Interesting Stuff, Strength Training
I’m sure you have been waiting in excitement for the next installment of my interview with world famous physical therapist, Mark Comerford. . Well, wait no further because here it is! . If you missed Part 1 of this interview, go here! - - - - My apologies about the background more »
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The BEST Way to Perform the Sleeper Stretch!

By nick On October 2, 2009 · 1 Comment · In Corrective Exercise / Pre-Hab, Dynamic Warm Up, Shoulder Pain / Injury, Stretching / Flexibility
As many coaches are aware these days, stretching the posterior shoulder capsule is crucial to maintaining the shoulder health in certain athletes. Especially overhead athletes like tennis players, baseball players and quarter backs. Weight lifters can also benefit from this protocol as well. . There are many sites that discuss the sleeper stretch. But, in more »
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