Getting stronger, fitter, and healthier by sticking to the basics. It's not rocket science, it's doing the simple stuff the right way.
Strength-Basics updates every Monday, plus extra posts during the week.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Local Strongmen
I live in NJ, and regularly attend the DeFranco's World's Strongest Athlete competition. However, this year it is postponed.
NJ folks who do want to test their strength and raise money for charity aren't out of luck, though, as Zach Even-Esh is running his own charity strongman event.
I am a professional personal trainer.
I am a Certified Personal Trainer from the NSCA.
I also hold the following certifications:
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified nutrition coach
NASM Behavior Change Specialist
NASM Mixed-Martial Arts Conditioning Specialist
Balanced Body Pilates - Mat, Reformer, and Chair, Trapeze Table, and Barrel Level 1
I teach self-defense, kickboxing, and grappling.
I am also an athlete myself - I formerly fought amateur MMA and submission wrestling, and I train regularly in MMA and Burmese-derived kickboxing.
I also train under a strength coach - Mike Guadango at Freak Strength. I am skilled at training others, but I thrive best when I have a knowledgeable coach to direct my own training.
About Strength Basics
This blog is a collection of various advice and information about basic strength training. I'm interested in strength and conditioning. The "frequently asked questions" in this area are VERY frequently asked.
This is my attempt to pull together the stuff I keep saying over and over. It's also a place for to put links related to strength and conditioning, and to muse on strength training in general. Further, writing this blog tests what I know. You never really know something until you can demonstrate an ability to explain it to someone else. As I write, I learn what I know and I don't know. In the process, I hope to pass on knowledge to you.
I hope this material is useful to you. Please consider it a springboard to future study. Although I endeavor to be complete and accurate, this is not meant to be the final answer to any subject addressed within the blog. Strength Basics may teach you something, but more than that I hope it makes you curious to learn more!
Always remember to check with your doctor before you begin any kind of strength or exercise program. I'm a professional personal trainer, but I'm not your personal trainer. Use this information at your own risk and with the understanding that not all exercise advice is appropriate for all trainees.
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