Sure, the evaluation may come first in our process when we start working with new clients. We feel pretty strongly about taking our new clients through a Functional Movement Screen and a few other orthopedic evaluations. However, the evaluation never ends…and here’s why. People Don’t Come with Manuals Everyone has a story. I bet some … Read More
Here comes fall. It happens every year. August 1st rolls around and we get a whole bunch of frantic phone calls from parents and athletes. “Hi, I’m trying to make the varsity soccer team and I haven’t trained at all for two to three months. Can you help me get in shape and three and … Read More
So you’ve heard strength training is a must, but if you’re a strength training newbie, how the heck do you get started? What needs to be included in strength training for beginners? I’ve written thousands of programs and a large portion of those are for general population, for people who are just getting started with … Read More
Great coaches do more than kick your butt. Great coaches educate you about what it’s going to take to reach your health and fitness goals. Here at Skill of Strength, we pride ourselves on doing just that and so far, we’re pleased with the results. Before you invest in our gym, we want to know … Read More
Are you ready to learn how to crush a Monday in a few short steps? Let me tell you this. I used to dread Mondays. Actually it was Sunday nights when the anxiety started. Honestly, I could never really pinpoint WHY I felt that way, I just knew I did. Over the last 10 years I’ve experienced … Read More
Over the last 3+ years, I‘ve trained a number of fighters. If I had to guess, I’d say I’ve helped prepare MMA Fighters for 75+ fights. I’ve learned a ton along the way and I’m hoping all of these “lessons” I’ve learned will aid other trainers who are just starting to work with combat athletes. For today, I’ll just name … Read More
“Excuses are the leaning posts for fools” I’m not sure where I originally heard this quote, but it may have been from Mr. Bartek, a teacher in the Norton public school system. I hear excuses all the time from people don’t work out. In general, it’s from people who have good intentions about training, but fantastic … Read More
There are two types of people in this world, runners and people who despise running. Runners will train with stress fractures and broken limbs, and they’ll be the ones out there in the middle of hurricanes and blizzards. Non-runners generally only run when: Someone or something is chasing them They’re participating in some type of fundraiser or … Read More
I’m always trying to find creative ways to improve my shoulder mobility. One of the positions I seem to have lost since Ive started BJJ is a solid overhead position. Don’t get me wrong, I can still get there, but it no longer comes as easy as it used to. A few days ago I … Read More
I’ve spent the last 14 years as a coach and personal trainer. My job is to motivate my clients, hold them accountable and guide them through their never ending fitness journey. Yes, fitness is a never ending journey. Let me be honest. It’s not always easy. I have days when I haven’t slept much, haven’t eaten … Read More