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Posted on: February 18th, 2017 by Anthony

The reasons why we buy hybrid vehicles are the same reasons why we don’t want our body to behave like one. For the majority of the population, losing fat and getting leaner is a primary goal. To do this, your body must be a machine that likes to burn a lot of energy to fuel […]

Posted on: February 18th, 2017 by Anthony

I often see individuals looking at someone else training in the gym and say “WOW! I could never do that.” While it can be a positive to look at others for motivation and inspiration, people often skip over the most important aspect of training… the process. Achieving success in the gym takes consistent hard work […]

Posted on: February 18th, 2017 by Anthony

For many individuals getting older also means doing less and getting weaker. This increases the risk for a fall. Falls usually occur when there is a loss of balance and the individual is unable to correct or catch themselves. The primary reasons for a loss of balance are muscle weakness, and poor motor unit recruitment […]

Posted on: February 18th, 2017 by Anthony

Throughout the body there are varying needs for stability and mobility. Abrupt mobility in areas that should be stable during physical activity can cause injury. It is important to first educate yourself on what areas should have stability or mobility during functional movements in order to optimize performance and prevent injury. In areas that should […]

Posted on: February 18th, 2017 by Anthony

At least once per day I hear the phrase “It’s tough getting old.” It is important to understand the principles of Wolf’s Law that states that our body adapts based upon the demands placed on it. Simply put if we do less and less day by day year by year we will decline as a […]

Posted on: February 18th, 2017 by Anthony

Let’s be honest, life is rough on the body. However you have the power to fight back and keep your body as strong and healthy as possible with a little hard work. If you choose not to fight getting old then most likely you will get a back injury at some point. Close to 80 […]

Posted on: February 18th, 2017 by Anthony

In order to not fall into the Weight Yo-Yo Dilemma, here are the basic rules you should follow… 1- Always train to improve strength and build muscle. 2- Always eat at least one gram of protein for every pound of lean mass you would like to weigh. During periods of calorie restriction this becomes especially […]

Posted on: February 18th, 2017 by Anthony

With time being the primary chief complaint as to why people do not achieve success with their health and fitness goals, it is important to have several tools at your disposal in order to maximize your time and effort. One trick I use is to dedicate a period of time each week for what I […]

Posted on: February 18th, 2017 by Anthony

There are specific needs for each person depending on their goals and background, however, many people end up developing similar imbalances and weaknesses. If I were to generalize the average person I work with here is the best program I can come up with to help the majority of the population Foam roll the IT […]

Posted on: October 10th, 2016 by Anthony

1.) Learning a proper hinging movement pattern 2.) Learning a proper shoulder/scapular movement pattern 3.) Improving bodyweight exercises such as the pushup, pullup, squat, and lunge 4.) Learning weaknesses and imbalances, then figuring out what to do to fix them 5.) Improving overall conditioning and mobility If you consistently go to the gym but are […]

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"Before I began working with Anthony I weighed 265 pounds. I couldn't do any basic exercises, and was unable to even bench the bar. Within the first 7 months I lost 40 pounds, and since then another 20 more. In addition to that I've quadrupled my strength! I can do pull-ips and push-ups with ease and am lifting more weight than i ever imagined. I'm stronger and leaner than ever before and have a lot more confidence in myself. Anthony's infinite knowledge..."

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