This post may be one of the shortest, yet most informative posts I’ve ever written! Today I’m going to reveal one of my “go-to”, battle-tested strategies for designing the perfect Tri-set. . I often get asked by Fitness Professionals who attend my workshops, “what do you for a ________ athlete/client?”. My answer is always “I …
As you may already know from reading Alli’s training Blog – This week is a Deloading phase for us. . We have a great workout group consisting of myself, Alli, Mark (Simonetti) Simon and MMA guru, John Rallo. We have all been hitting it very hard lately and our bodies are in need of a …
A few weeks ago, I did a post covering a 12-week interval training progression using the Tabata Protocol. . In that post, I discussed exactly what Tabata Intervals are, why Tabata Workouts benefit athletes of all levels and off course, how to gradually progress over a 12-week period to prevent overtraining. . In this post, …
As many of you have learned, using the concept of Undulating your workout program can be very effective. That said, this concept can become confusing when integrated together with a Cardio/Conditioning program. . So, in this post I’m providing you with a sample of how I apply the concept of Undulating training into both a …
Read moreDesigning an Undulating Strength & Conditioning Workout Program
So far, the feedback from Part 1 has been fantastic! So, please keep your comments coming! . If you missed my first installment of How to Get Stronger WITHOUT Increasing the Weight Load – Go here after watching the video below. . In Part 1 – I explain the reasoning behing why adding weight is …
Read moreHow to Get Stronger WITHOUT Increasing the Weight Load – (Part 2 of 4)
In this post, I’m going to provide with some great advice from myself and some of the Strength & Conditioning Industries Smartest Coaches. – Coach Nick Tumminello says – “Don’t be the kind of Strength Coach who…” “Never listens to your clients and doesn’t care about what they want because you have already decided what …
Everyone knows that in order to continually get stronger, bigger, leaner or faster you must consistently challenge your body by adding progression. More specifically, you need to always incorporate a progressive challenge to your workouts. . Although this concept is well known, the methods of how to do this safely, efficiently and effectively are still somewhat …
Read moreHow to Get Stronger WITHOUT Increasing the Weight Load – (Part 1 of 4)
In my – The TRUTH ABout Muscle Imbalances Part 1 and Part 2. I clarified some of the common myths and misconceptions about muscle imbalances. And, exposed you to some smarter, more logical approaches to training clients and athletes with muscle imbalances. . Now, As promised, in this post – its all about Practical training …
Wow!… The positive feedback from my – TRUTH About Muscle Imbalances Part 1 – is still pouring in! . It seems the simple, no non-sense approach to understanding muscle imbalances provided in Part 1, was just what the doctor ordered for many coaches and trainers interested in this important but often overly complex and sometimes …
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, my favorite was …
Read moreInside my Strength Training for Fat Loss Workshop at the AFPA Fitness Conference
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 …
Check out the second part of my Upper Body Back row Tri-Set. – –
Man, I’m having one of those super productive weeks! – I read for about five hours yesterday all about organic foods. I’m finding some really shocking information in which I will be posting in an upcoming post. – Do you really know about organic foods? – I sure as hell thought I did until recently. …
Along with the Punching Power Contrast featured in this post, here’s another contrast I use to improve the punching / KO power of my Boxers, Muay Thai Fighters and MMA warriors. – This workout is great for improving hand speed and explosive upper body pushing power. Plus, as a nice bonus, it helps get you …
Read moreUpper Body Contrast Workout for KO Punching Power, Better Hand Speed and a Stronger Chest
Alright, it’s a new week an I’ve got plenty of new, smarter strength and conditioning concepts coming your way. – In my last post, I promised to provide you with a insiders look at my own personal workout. That will be coming to you this week as well. I’m still working on getting the live …
Read moreDeadlift Contrast for Improved Vertical Jump, Speed and Explosiveness
In my last two posts, I’ve shown you how to use a tire to get a killer leg workout and improve your conditioning. I even showed you how to use a tire, some rope and some handles to perform a prowler style push. In the below video, I show you how to use physics, …
by Nick Tumminello | June 23 2009 Why are you wasting time between sets? Why the hell don’t you do something, like grow, for instance? Continue reading… _
by the editors of T-nation | Mon, Apr 13, 2009 Chances are, you’re either a fat bastard or a skinny slacker. Regardless, here’s some advice that might get your mind (and body) right. Continue Reading… _