This article examines ways that trainers and coaches can take steps in order to effectively reduce the risk of clients suffering a training-related injury. The following is a peer-reviewed article Nick Tumminello coauthored with Dr. Jason Silvernail, who holds one of highest Physical Therapist positions in the US Army. It was originally published in the …
The Corrective Exercise Trap article, which I had the honor of coauthoring with Jason Silvernail and Ben Cormack, is open access for everyone to read by downloading the PDF below. Our article was originally published in the March 2017, Volume 4 – Issue 1 of the NSCA Personal Training Quarterly (PTQ) journal,
Those who train mainly for aesthetics focus on calf growth of course, but it’s far less common to see athletes working on their calves. And that’s a shame because it could be what gives them an advantage. These results come as no surprise given that ankle plantar flexion is involved in actions like sprinting, jumping, …
This week I made a post about burpees on Facebook and it caused a bit of an uproar. Personally, I’m ok with burpees, but there are coaches that feel like burpees are a bad exercise. However, I’m fine with everyone having their own opinion. What really caused an issue for me is that many of …
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I’m super excited to announce the release of my brand new NT Loop product: The NT Loop Mini. The NT Loop Mini is designed to replace the traditional latex mini-band while making significant improvements and delivering the comfort, versatility, and durability that NT Loop products are known for. Consider it a revolution in small loop …
Recently I posted on Facebook about how I’m not in support of having more regulation in personal training. That post sparked some serious conversation and quite a few different viewpoints which led me to make the following video to clarify a few things. In this video discussion with my good friend and colleague, Mike Israetel, …
Read moreThe Best Personal Trainer Regulation Is Self Regulation
Think of the best trainers that you’ve ever met or worked with. Chances are, it was mainly their personality, not their knowledge or letters behind their name, that impacted you the most. It was their presence, their energy, that really made them stand out. In the world of training, knowledge and experience mean little if …
It’s been a long time coming and I’m excited to release my brand-new programming resource that is going to change the way personal trainers and coaches design workouts for clients. If you read my articles or watch any of my videos, you know I’m all about practicality. That means I believe in building workouts for …
There are a couple pieces of affordable, versatile and portable equipment that I recommend you always have in your gym bag: resistance bands with handles, a hip loop band and NT Loops. These resistance bands are not only easy to pack when you’re traveling but allow you to group exercises requiring immobile equipment (e.g., squat …
Most clients and athletes I’ve trained want to build an all-around stronger, more adaptable body that’s capable of performing at a higher level in any environment…not just inside the gym. To accomplish this, I developed this list to emphasize the eight main functional movement patterns I generally use with all athletes as the basis for their weekly training. Field, court, …
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Put simply, face pulls with a cable are a great exercise! However, face pulls with a band are a different story in that they violate the number one rule of resistance band exercise safety: never pull a band toward your face. Cable Face Pull Exercise Tip Why NOT to do Face Pulls with a Band …
I’ve developed and use the following 6-phase box jump and landing exercise progression. That said, for coaching all exercises, I use the same process popularized by American football coaches: Stance – Alignment – Assignment. The stance for both the following squat jump and double-leg landing progressions is the same – a squat stance with the thighs and torso …
It’s no secret that a variety of exercises are needed to effectively train your shoulders. That said, research has shown the 45-Degree Row exercise created levels of muscle activation in the lateral delts that was comparable dumbbell bent arm lateral raises, while also creating levels of muscle activation in the posterior delts comparable to dumbbell …
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This course represents the Performance U training system for increasing Joint Mobility and Improving movement control. You’ll Discover: – The simple and safe method we use in the Performance U system for joint mobility and movement control. – How to better benefit from Joint Mobility and Muscle Activation exercises by pairing them in this systematic …
Go way beyond your “Average” Warm Up – This course takes you step by step through the Performance U Dynamic Warm Up System, used to help clients and athletes ensure optimal performance before they train or compete. Each course section displays over 30 exercises – That’s 90+ exercises total! Each course section presents seamlessly integrated Muscle activation, …
This course set represents the most comprehensive resource on Single Leg Training and Coaching Strategies ever assembled! Join me as I take you far beyond basic bulgarian split squats, single leg squats & deadlifts, and reveal the single leg training secrets we use in the Performance U training system to help clients & athletes look better …
This course is the most comprehensive collection of metabolic strength training combinations, complexes and circuits ever assembled – With over 100 metabolic protocols using Barbells, Dumbbells, Kettlebells, Medicine Balls, cables & resistance bands, the Landmine, the Core Bar and even bodyweight exercises for accelerating metabolism, reducing body fat and improving work capacity! Put simply, the …
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The following in a except taken from the The Ultimate Group Training Manual by Sarah Rippel and Georgette Pann. There are no affiliate links here. With the goals of improving cardiorespiratory function and positive body composition changes, conditioning is another important component of a well-rounded fitness program. Designing effective conditioning pieces for small group training …
Read moreConditioning Doesn’t Always Have to Come Last in Workouts