When I get someone complaining of generalized shoulder/neck pain and/or restricted range of motion I immediately look to 3 areas. The first area is the upper traps. If the upper traps are “shrugged” up at rest this is a good indication that they are overactive and causing narrowing in the pathways of the joints that […]
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The body is an extremely complex system. There are thousands of combinations of physical and chemical imbalances that can be causing dysfunction. It is nearly impossible for one individual to know the diagnoses and prognoses for every possible outcome that could occur. This is partly why most individuals end up seeking advice from an expert […]
No matter what your goals are, your nutrition will play a valuable role in your success. Many individuals have different goals such as getting as lean as possible, getting bigger and stronger, and getting healthier. Most people are searching for some combination of these goals along with some other specific goals such as a sport […]
1.) Warm-up – Everyone seems to know the benefits of warming up, yet it is amazing the amount of people who either don’t do it or put minimal effort into it. On the other hand you have individuals that will jog on the treadmill for 20 minutes for their warm-up which is both inefficient and […]
When it comes to training for balance in order to prevent falls as we get older, many individuals are missing some key concepts that could help them to become safer and less at risk of a fall resulting in injury as they get older. Firstly, it is important to note that the majority of people […]
After the meet I began specializing in more dynamic movement such as sprints and jumps. I incorporated them into my programming in the form of complexes along with max effort, rep effort, and dynamic effort lifting. This would be a good change of pace after the meet, and would help to restore some more of […]
While working in the fitness industry over the past several years, I continue to be hammered for advice by all types of individuals seeking different things. When it pertains specifically to fitness and nutrition goals the topic usually revolves around the latest trends that the individual has heard of. I always view that my job […]
I recently received and e-mail that I believe reflects some big misnomers about fitness. I do not know where some of these false beliefs come from, however I do believe that our modern culture has something to do with it. It is important to note that these false beliefs have led us to a society […]
I continued to increase work capacity in the main lifts, and as symptoms continued to decrease, I began incorporating more movements and exercises into my routine. 4-5 months after the high hamstring attachment tear I was now able to lift between 80 and 90% of my previous maxes in the Squat and Deadlift. I then […]
With all of the great research and information out there, why is it that the majority of “experts” adopt the simplistic good vs. bad rating system in regards to fitness and nutrition. It is hard to have an intelligent conversation about the latest science and research when most individuals you speak to just attach a […]
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"Anthony Campo is the best trainer I have ever worked with, and I've worked with 4 others.
Anthony has an excellent mix of toughness, understanding, and professionalism along with being outstandingly personable. His level of knowledge is exceptional, as well as his ability to adapt that knowledge to each individual. Anthony also has a great sense of humor, which is invaluable in a situation where you are..."