Dynamic Flexibility Warm-up

I use a dynamic flexibility warm-up with all of my clients prior to their workouts. A dynamic flexibility warm-up, which is movement based, is far superior to the traditional "walk on the treadmill for 5 minutes and do some static stretching" warm-up performed by most. If you want to get more out of your strength training or conditioning workouts, I'd highly suggest incorporating a dynamic flexibility warm-up protocol such as the one linked to below...you'll be amazed at how much better you feel and perform during your workouts. Check out the link to the video below (shot at my private training facility):

DYNAMIC FLEXIBILITY WARM-UP AT FORCE FITNESS (CINCINNATI, OH)

Great Shoulder/Scapulae Circuit

Many people suffer from shoulder pain. One of the biggest contributors to shoulder pain is a lack of scapulae stability and strength. A great way to improve strength and stability in the shoulders and scapulae is to utilize (what you used to be known as) the YTWL circuit. I have used this little series of exercises for years when dealing with clients. It really is great, however...

...fitness and performance guru Nick Tumminello (Baltimore, MD) has pointed out several flaws in the traditional YTWL series and has improved upon it, even giving it a new (and appropriate) name: LYTP.

If you suffering from shoulder pain, I'd highly recommend implementing Coach Nick's new and improved circuit...you can check out the full scoop below:

http://nicktumminello.com/2009/07/a-new-and-improved-ytwl/

If you try it out, let me know what you think in the comments section!

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Metabolic Resistance Training

Metabolic Resistance Training!

I've made prior posts in regards to metabolic resistance training, and these posts, by far, are the most popular posts I've ever made to this blog. Well, given the past popularity, I wanted to post a video showing a full blown metabolic resistance training circuit. Please click the link below to view the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTrduJg0lMg

The woman in the video is obviously advanced and extremely fit. If you currently are not at this level of fitness, don't worry. These types of protocols can be modified: cut down the number of exercises, increase the rest interval between exercises, etc. You can work up to longer circuits with shorter rest intervals between each exercise, but, initially, you probably want to tone things down so it is "doable". Enjoy!

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