An analogy for optimal movement during compound movements can be a jack in the box. You wind and wind building tension until…… Pop goes the weasel. During the eccentric portion (lowering) of an exercise you should be engaging muscles such that you are continuously building tension to maintain control and preparing for the concentric (up) […]
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It is no secret that today’s culture we live very comfortably. Technology has made life increasingly more convenient. We tend to also over-stimulate the reward centers of our brain which distort decision making. An example of this which I have encountered multiple times is people stating that they “can’t” drink plain water because they do […]
Campo’s Law of Imbalance = An Imbalance will continue to create greater imbalance until acted upon by an outside force (Training) Similar to Newton’s First Law of motion that states in part that an object in motion will remain in motion until acted upon by an outside force, Campo’s Law states that unless outside force […]
Fruit Juice – If you would like to get the health benefits of a piece of fruit then eat a piece of fruit… the whole piece of fruit! Drinking only the juice is like trying to drive only the frame of a car without the engine or transmission. It’s just not going to give you […]
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 […]
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 […]
Too many times individuals look at exercise and nutrition choices as “good” or “bad,” instead of understanding the varying degrees of how to achieve a goal efficiently. If you were going to go cross country, chances are you would decide to fly or drive instead of walking or riding a bike. Walking and taking a […]
Over time we have come up with more and more technological advancements, most of which with the purpose of making life easier. We usually focus on the pros of this and why not, everything is easier. But what does the word easier mean? In general, if something is easier it means that it requires less […]
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 […]
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 […]
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"I've always made a decent effort to go to the gym on a regular basis, buts gains were minimal and losing weight was an ever increasing challenge, especially being in my 40s. I just opassed the 2 years mark with Anthony and have exceeded all expectations. I started at 220 pounds with a high perentage of body fat. I am now a lean 185 pounds. My workouts are fueled by Anthony's high level of enthusiasm. His nutritional knowledge and guidance complements his..."
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