Nick Tumminello Fitness | Ft.Lauderdale, Boca Raton FL Personal Trainer | Sports Performance & Bodybuilding » Articles / Interviews http://nicktumminello.com Hybrid Strength & Conditioning - Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton Personal Trainer - Sports Performance - Fitness Trainer Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:53:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The 5 Most Overrated Exercises – And, what to do instead! http://nicktumminello.com/2011/05/the-5-most-overrated-exercises-and-what-to-do-instead/ http://nicktumminello.com/2011/05/the-5-most-overrated-exercises-and-what-to-do-instead/#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 17:33:01 +0000 nick http://nicktumminello.com/?p=2660 Some exercises become so common that few people take the time to question their validity. Perhaps they began as specialty exercises intended for use in specific contexts — by patients in rehab, for example, or by advanced bodybuilders who need the most challenging variations of certain movements. Some trainers noticed the exercises worked for those more »]]> Some exercises become so common that few people take the time to question their validity. Perhaps they began as specialty exercises intended for use in specific contexts — by patients in rehab, for example, or by advanced bodybuilders who need the most challenging variations of certain movements. Some trainers noticed the exercises worked for those specific trainees in those specific situations and started pushing the workouts toward the middle, to be used by everyone. Over time, the exercises become a bit too popular, and they end up vastly overrated.

 

But keep in mind that “overrated” does not mean “bad.” It simply means there are better choices than those that are currently popular.

 

Click here to continue reading my LiveStrong.com article on Overrated Exercises.

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]]> http://nicktumminello.com/2011/05/the-5-most-overrated-exercises-and-what-to-do-instead/feed/ 0 Six-Pack Abs: The Most Unique At-Home Plan Ever! – Cover of Maximum Fitness magazine http://nicktumminello.com/2010/12/six-pack-abs-the-most-unique-at-home-plan-ever/ http://nicktumminello.com/2010/12/six-pack-abs-the-most-unique-at-home-plan-ever/#comments Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:17:22 +0000 nick http://nicktumminello.com/?p=2213 .]]> Check out my “Get 3-D Abs Fast” article, featured on the bottom left cover of the JAN/FEB 2011 issue of Maximum Fitness magazine, pg.80-86. In stores now! . .]]> http://nicktumminello.com/2010/12/six-pack-abs-the-most-unique-at-home-plan-ever/feed/ 1 More Gain, No Pain – Article Featured in Men’s Health Magazine, May 2010 issue! http://nicktumminello.com/2010/04/more-gain-no-pain-article-featured-in-mens-health-magazine-may-2010-issue/ http://nicktumminello.com/2010/04/more-gain-no-pain-article-featured-in-mens-health-magazine-may-2010-issue/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:53:22 +0000 nick http://nicktumminello.com/?p=1502 here, at the Men’s Health website. Or, click on the magazine cover below! . more »]]> here, at the Men’s Health website. Or, click on the magazine cover below! . ryan11 . An injury doesn’t have to cancel your workout! Use these exercises to work around sensitive spots and still make gains! .

This article offers a Performance University guide to exercising through an injury by making these simple swaps.

. One of the exercises demonstrated in my Men’s Health article is not performed in the video as I’d like to see it done. Perform the Anterior Reaching Lunge in the way demonstrated in the video below over the way demonstrated in the Men’s Health video. . . .

Are there any injuries you’re currently trying to workout around? Did you find these exercises helpful? Post your comments!

]]> http://nicktumminello.com/2010/04/more-gain-no-pain-article-featured-in-mens-health-magazine-may-2010-issue/feed/ 3 Free Interview on Sports Rehab Expert! http://nicktumminello.com/2010/04/free-interview-on-sports-rehab-expert/ http://nicktumminello.com/2010/04/free-interview-on-sports-rehab-expert/#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:57:35 +0000 nick http://nicktumminello.com/?p=1497 SportsRehabExpert.com. . If you don’t know: Sports Rehab Expert is a one of the best educational resources for Advanced Personal Trainers, Sports Coaches, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Athletic Trainers. I can promise – You more »]]> SportsRehabExpert.com. . If you don’t know: Sports Rehab Expert is a one of the best educational resources for Advanced Personal Trainers, Sports Coaches, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Athletic Trainers. I can promise – You will not find a website with more valuable information from the industry’s top names than Sports Rehab Expert. .

This interview is a must listen because John and I talked in detail about many new topics such as:

- Should you load a skill?.. You’ll be surprised at my answer! - RMT Training - My new approach to flexion exercises - Efficient vs. Inefficient exercises - Why I don’t use corrective exercise - Asymmetrical loading And plenty more! .

To listen to my entire interview FREE – Click on the Banner below:

. click me . Once you’re on here SportsRehabExpert.com –  Scroll down to the Performance U logo to find my interview. . Be sure to also listen to the other FREE interviews on Sports Rehab Expert form such names as Stuart McGill, Gray Cook, Mike Boyle, Shirley Sahrmann and more… . .]]> http://nicktumminello.com/2010/04/free-interview-on-sports-rehab-expert/feed/ 0 Listen to my new Figure Training interview…FREE! http://nicktumminello.com/2010/03/listen-to-my-new-figure-training-interview-free/ http://nicktumminello.com/2010/03/listen-to-my-new-figure-training-interview-free/#comments Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:46:48 +0000 nick http://nicktumminello.com/?p=1447 here. Our interview starts at the 1hr mark. . In this interview, Alli and I revealed all the details of more »]]> here. Our interview starts at the 1hr mark. . In this interview, Alli and I revealed all the details of how we got her into sick shape for her figure competitions. .

Here are just a few things you will learn in this interview:

- The exact training split Alli uses when transforming her physique

- How we combined conditioning and strength training to maximize fat loss and prevent overtraining

- How we undulated our cardio/conditioning training for  better results

- Some of the creative interval training workouts we used to “keep things interesting”

- Key advice every female needs to know about getting started with Figure training and figure competitions

- What Alli did to still lift heavy and get a smaller, leaner, stage ready physique

And, plenty more killer training for Figure competitors and figure athletes!

. Go here to listen to our entire Fitcast interview or click on the logo below. Again, Alli and I come on at the 1hr mark of this Fitcast episode. .FitCastFinalnew-1024x788]]> http://nicktumminello.com/2010/03/listen-to-my-new-figure-training-interview-free/feed/ 0 Featured in Women’s Health Magazine! – April 2010 http://nicktumminello.com/2010/03/featured-in-womens-health-magazine-april-2010/ http://nicktumminello.com/2010/03/featured-in-womens-health-magazine-april-2010/#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:15:07 +0000 nick http://nicktumminello.com/?p=1404 Mens Fitness magazine – I also have the honor of having a Three-part, Dynamic Warm Up routine featured in this Month’s issue of Women’s Health Magazine. My workout / Warm-up is featured on pg.56-57 of the issue pictured below. .]]> Along with my article gracing the cover of the April 2010 issue of Mens Fitness magazine – I also have the honor of having a Three-part, Dynamic Warm Up routine featured in this Month’s issue of Women’s Health Magazine. My workout / Warm-up is featured on pg.56-57 of the issue pictured below. . cover-womens-240]]> http://nicktumminello.com/2010/03/featured-in-womens-health-magazine-april-2010/feed/ 2 Featured on the cover of Men’s Fitness Magazine! – April 2010 issue http://nicktumminello.com/2010/03/contrast-training-shed-fat-in-3-weeks-with-my-power-workout/ http://nicktumminello.com/2010/03/contrast-training-shed-fat-in-3-weeks-with-my-power-workout/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:31:47 +0000 nick http://nicktumminello.com/?p=1333

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]]> http://nicktumminello.com/2010/03/contrast-training-shed-fat-in-3-weeks-with-my-power-workout/feed/ 9 Fitcast Interview Episode #141 http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/fitcast-interview-episode-141/ http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/fitcast-interview-episode-141/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:45:15 +0000 nick http://nicktumminello.com/?p=1301 here to listen to this interview FREE!]]> Go here to listen to this interview FREE!]]> http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/fitcast-interview-episode-141/feed/ 0 Reach for Bigger Results! http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/reach-for-bigger-results/ http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/reach-for-bigger-results/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:13:30 +0000 nick http://nicktumminello.com/?p=1290 Continue Reading… . .]]> Training Tip by Nick Tumminello . Most people don’t fully engage their shoulders and back in a pushup, says Nick Tumminello, C.P.T. But you can… .

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