There is no “sport” specific training, only skill specific training. This is why I say this: you are not guaranteed that your 1000lbs squat will get you to run raster, you are not guaranteed that your 225lbs snatch will get you to serve faster, your long cycle KB swing may or may not increase your batting average, those tire flips could get you the winning submission or just break your nail. … [Read more...]
Skill Training Dalawa at Kalahati (2.5)
If you are confused and wondering what the point of all this rhetoric on skill training is all about, you know who you are emailing me with questions and comments, the next time you are in the gym or your local “fitness” facility, start observing and I mean observe everyone from the time you enter all the way till you leave. Most people go to the gym and do the same random crap called a … [Read more...]
Skill Training Dalawa
On my way home yesterday in New York City’s subway system, better known as the Iron Horse, I got into a dialogue with one of New York’s Premier trainers, Justin “JT” O’Brien (to the right), over two things: - The previous post “Skill Training” - The last workshop I presented at for the NSCA at Club H NYC, “The Progression Workshop”. The gist of the conversation was the … [Read more...]
Skill Training 101
After having a conversation with a New York City trainer, I just want to make it clear on all the confusion that is out there in the internet world and literature, there are a PLETHORA of training programs that are out there, 5/3/1, Starter Strength (SS), Linear Systems, Non-Linear Systems, Seksi Naman, Hipdrivetakeit Program, Pogi Program, Dropitlikeitshot Program, …etc. They are all designed … [Read more...]
“If I Can Do It Longer, Then It’s Better!”
First of all...get those nasty thoughts out of your head perv :-) Maybe for some activities longer means better, but that's another blog post :-) Back to the matter at hand. The title arose out of a conversation I was having with a friend and colleague about a forum posts he saw. Someone wrote on the forum: "Suppose two trainees train side by side doing isometric exercises, if one can … [Read more...]
Having Trouble Deciding On A Fitness Program
Figuring out what fitness program to be on in New York City? Alright guys, I'm gonna break it down for you… If you're not in the fitness profession and you're trying to figure out what type of fitness program you should be on because you either want to be healthier, look better, or perform better or all of the above (this is personally what I would suggest) then here goes. Let me start … [Read more...]
Top 5 Things You Need To Do Now To Guarantee You Don’t Fail At Your Fitness Goals
My colleague and I were having a discussion about life in New York City, our careers, aspirations, yada, yada, yada. You know those typical checking-in talks you have with friends every now and again. After about half an hour's worth of yapping, we realized something… "Being successful in life is the same as being successful with your fitness goals." If you're asking how so, then let me tell … [Read more...]
Heavy Strength Training To Lose Weight?
An interesting article in the NY Times this morning. It discussed the age old myth of light weights and high reps for toning and good old fashioned heavy strength training for losing weight and losing body fat in women. … [Read more...]
What are they gonna come up with next?
I was sitting on the train this morning heading downtown to train some clients when I saw the following advertisement staring me in the face... … [Read more...]
Kids: They’re Not Going To Outlive Their Parents
After coming from a fitness conference in Orlando, Florida, I am now finally settled. What an exciting weekend it was! Yet, after all the workshops that I attended, something one of the presenters said really resonated in my head. I wondered if it was true because it gave me some really torn feelings. He said, "Our current generation of kids may be the first to not outlive their parents." … [Read more...]
