If you’ve never tried TRX Suspension Training, you’ve been missing out on a great full body workout. I’ve written about the benefits of full body exercise. I’ve talked about the advantages of standing up to exercise. I’ve talked about teaching your body to work together as a system vs. isolating specific muscles. I hope you’re [...]
Volleyball demands core strength, an explosive vertical jump, rotational power, and solid shoulder, chest, and back muscles. A strong core is required in every action you perform during the game. A player with a weak core won’t be able to block a strong opponent’s hit, dig up a killer serve, or serve a wicked ball. [...]
The core. That’s where it all begins. All movement begins at the core. If you’re looking to improve your daily function, your endurance, your strength, your athletic performance, train the core and you’ll make incredible gains. There are misconceptions about the core, so let’s take a minute to straighten that out first. Many people hear [...]
The folks at Fitness Anywhere, makers of the TRX Suspension Trainer, put out a challenge a few months ago. I took up the challenge and made it. Watch the video below! The TRX 40/40 challenge involves doing 40 Atomic Push Ups, followed by a 1 minute rest period, and then doing 40 Low Rows. It’s [...]
I love functional training. I use it with all of my clients, in different ways. Why? Because your body works as a system, not in isolation. There’s a place for isolation exercises like bicep curls and calf raises, but when it comes down to it, are you trying to develop ripped calves or are you [...]
