Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

[video] 5 Minute No Crunches Ab Workout

++ Join us for our upcoming Charity Boot Camp Event on Saturday, February 2nd to experience an FVT workout first hand ++ 5 Minute No Crunches Ab Workout You’ll start off with a high plank. Hold for 20 seconds. Then, transition RIGHT into the opposite arm / opposite hip touch. Do this for 20 seconds.Continue reading “[video] 5 Minute No Crunches Ab Workout”

Shoulder Flexibility / Health Test (takes 30 seconds)

Flexible, mobile shoulders are KEY to performance, and a functional, pain-free life. So today, I have a super simple shoulder flexibility test you can take. This isn’t going to address every single thing, but it’s a good place to start, and it’s really easy to do. THE TEST Try to touch your hands together, reachingContinue reading “Shoulder Flexibility / Health Test (takes 30 seconds)”

New Back Squat Technique Vid + In-Studio 6 Week Holiday GAINZ Program

For the last 24 years – since the age of 14, when I first lifted a barbell in Freshman P.E. class – the back squat has been a staple of my programming. For straight-up gaining muscle in your entire body, it’s hard to beat. It was a big way I was able to go fromContinue reading “New Back Squat Technique Vid + In-Studio 6 Week Holiday GAINZ Program”

your “Zero Pound” Holiday game plan

Well – the Holidays are officially HERE. Your top priorities likely are – and SHOULD be – things like family, friends, giving thanks, giving back, spreading joy and good cheer … … but let’s not totally forget about your health. Because – and I say this from personal experience! – it’s SO easy to letContinue reading “your “Zero Pound” Holiday game plan”

(video) Hip Flexor Stretches, Exercises, Drills & Warm Up Tips

Most people sit too much. And what happens when we go from spending all that time in that forward, slumped position, to standing? All the muscles in the front of the body STAY tight, flexed, and crunched. And then we go to do our KB swings or deadlifts or whatever other forward flexing exercise, withoutContinue reading “(video) Hip Flexor Stretches, Exercises, Drills & Warm Up Tips”

Unconventional Pre-Workout Herbal Supplement

This week we have been talking about recovery as a part of optimum performance. Today I want to shift gears a little and rap about your PRE – workout routine. This is another huge part of doing your best and getting the most results. For me, the pre-workout routine includes hydration, nutrition, and supplementation. AContinue reading “Unconventional Pre-Workout Herbal Supplement”

REGENERATE Squat Sequence [pics inside]

I tell you what – I am FEELING IT today after the Spartan Beast a couple of days ago! No serious injuries though. I’ll be taking it easy this week, and then getting back into hitting it hard next week. So let’s rap a little more about recovery today. One thing that helps me IMMENSELYContinue reading “REGENERATE Squat Sequence [pics inside]”