http://nicktumminello.com Smarter Strength & Conditioning - Baltimore Personal Trainer - Sports Performance - Fitness Trainer Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:29:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My last few posts have been discussing the concept of whether or not Ab crunches and other trunk flexion exercises are dangerous. . I'm afraid my actual approach to using crunches in my daily training may be misunderstood due to no one's fault but my own.  I've always prided myself on delivering ... http://nicktumminello.com/2010/03/ab-exercise-clarifying-my-view-on-crunches/ I have the honor of designing the feature workout article in the new, April issue of Men's Fitness Magazine in stores now! . . This Contrast Training workout will have leaner and more powerful than ever before in just 3 weeks! . Please check out the article and comment here about what you thought of ... http://nicktumminello.com/2010/03/contrast-training-shed-fat-in-3-weeks-with-my-power-workout/ I cant believe the amazing amount feedback we had on my last post displaying Mark's videos! It just goes to show how important this Low back pain stuff is. . Today, (as promised in my last post) I'm going to discuss the negative side of looking at the spine the way displayed ... http://nicktumminello.com/2010/03/low-back-pain-the-negative-side-of-current-spine-research/ As I mentioned in these posts, Low back pain is a popular topic because so many folks, of all ages, suffer from it. . My good friend and colleague, Mark Young, has provided us some incredible videos about the anatomy of the spine and why specific exercises like Crunches, Squats and Russian ... http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/low-back-pain-an-inside-look-at-the-spine/ IMPORTANT MESSAGE! . We are currently doing some website updates which required me to make Blog posts for each of my most recent articles. I've written over ten articles in the last few months. So, following this post, you will see multiple posts below, each cataloging a different Performance U training article. . If ... http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/importnat-message-to-all-readers-and-freestyle-fri-vol-3/ Go here to listen to this interview FREE! http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/fitcast-interview-episode-141/ Go here to listen to interview FREE! http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/strength-coach-podcast-episode-26-w-nick-tumminello/ by Nick Tumminello . Improve overall fitness and coordination by forcing multiple muscles to work together. This full-body movement links big muscles around your abs and back with your hips, shoulders, and neck, says Nick Tumminello, C.P.T., owner of Performance University. . Continue Reading... . . http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/best-new-exercise-upright-bird-dog/ 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... . Continue Reading... . . http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/reach-for-bigger-results/ Training Tip by Nick Tumminello . You won't fully engage your back and shoulder muscles if you rely solely on your arm, says Nick Tumminello, C.P.T. Instead,... . Continue Reading... . . http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/go-stronger-for-longer/