What is the proper range of motion? Speaking very generally, full range of motion works best. But there are a few things to consider. There is only your proper range of motion. If you have tight ankles, you will not be able to squat very low so it makes no sense to push the limit […]
With all of the pool and beach time coming up, it might be of interest to find out how to do a last push to polish your physique. Disclaimer: if you don’t look very good by June 20th, you won’t look great by July (there goes half the audience). Basically there are three elements to […]
Due to actual events, today’s newsletter will build on last weeks (clever, I know). Last week I shared with you what I learned in 25 (sigh) years of training and one of the most valuable lessons was that flashy programs, diets or supplements never yield anything. Instead, it’s the tortoise beating the hare. The little […]
Today’s newsletter deals with some of the lessons that I came across in my long journey through the weight room. If you prefer a more visual delivery here is the video https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1404594452967546&id=100002510152012 Lesson1 You need a supportive environment. Growing up, my parents were very supportive of the sport in terms of financial support, cooking the […]
If you ask anyone which is THE number one topic in the fitness industry, without a doubt, the answer is FAT LOSS. There are fat loss workouts, diets, pills… you name it, yet nobody seems to really know how things work. So, let’s take closer look at it. The technical part first: how does fat […]
Today I was finishing up training and I was contemplating: what makes a great workout? It struck me that there are a few components to it: 1. You need to have a vision as to why you are training. Micheal Phelps wanted to be the greatest ever, Rocky needed to beat Drago, I want to […]
Hello, Recently, I have been working with a few clients here in NYC that suffered from muscular imbalances making it hard to grow a certain muscle or improve an exercise. Since they are true athletes, their solution was: “let’s do more of x.”, meaning “if my squat stinks, let’s squat more often.” I tried to […]
Having been around gyms for the better part of a quarter century, I think I have a decent idea why people don’t get the physique they want. But first, let me tell you what is not the answer: 1. Genetics: I firmly believe that everyone’s genetics are such that this person can turn heads at […]
When building a workout, we were always told to first perform the multi-joint, compound movements such as squats, presses, and deadlifts. And there is a certain logic to it since those lifts require the most energy and focus. Once those exercises are done, the trainee moves on to the single-joint exercises to finish the workout. […]
So, you have gotten yourself in decent shape. Congrats! But if you are truly honest and look back to the last few months, have you really made improvements? Here is something I learned from a course named the Success Accelerator by Brendon Bruchard I took that could be helpful. The three basic traits are: 1. […]