Correcting Anterior Pelvic Tilt and Asymmetry for Surfing with Ian (Video)
Here is a video of a personal training session focused on correcting and Anterior Pelvic Tilt and an Asymmetrical weight shift. As I have
Here is a video of a personal training session focused on correcting and Anterior Pelvic Tilt and an Asymmetrical weight shift. As I have
Here is a TRX suspension personal training session I did with Julie at my gym in San Diego, CA. Although suspension training is not
Here are a few exercises I regularly use in my personal training and MMA training regimens. I use my Keiser Functional Trainer in this
Here's another video of me taking "the boogey many" Dean Lister through an MMA training session. Once again, the main them out of our
This is part 2 of how to improve your running Biomechanics. Last week, we covered the Anterior Oblique System, this week we are covering
Here's a video of me covering some Functional Training and Boxing focus mitt work with Dean Lister. This is all still a work in
Here is a video of a personal training session focused on trunk rotation, for the improvement of running biomechanics. The primary focus with Chris
Here is the latest Functional MMA Training workout I had with Jeremy Stephens. Although his movements still need some work, I am beginning to
Acrobats and gymnasts are, by far, some of the most impressive athletes I have ever witnessed. Their grace, stability, technique and explosiveness are unparalleled.
One of the elements of movement I am yet to see in any functional training regimen, since I have been a personal trainer, is
"It's not the practice, it's the practitioner" I haven't always been the biggest fan of Chiropractic care, but the quote just mentioned is one
Here is a video of be taking Julie through a Personal Training session at my gym in San Diego, CA. We have had to
An asymmetrical weight shift is as common and problematic as any other imbalance I have encountered as a Personal Trainer. It is often responsible
Here's a video of a personal training session I had at my gym in San Diego with Theo Simon. Theo happens to be one
Kettlebells have fast become one the preferred exercise tools for my personal training. Although I wasn't the biggest fan of them on first impression,
There's nothing that really challenges the proprioception sytem quite like the martial arts. The power, grace, agility, balance and coordination needed to do them
With all the useless products that come in and out of the fitness industry, its truly rare to see me get excited over anything
Here's a video of me getting a new client oriented into my method in San Diego, CA. In this video I implement my "secrets"
In terms of developing a strong center of gravity, the Bosu Ball might be the best tool to progress to for any functional training
Running is one of the most natural movement patterns a human can do, yet it is one of the most injury prone forms of
On October 22nd, Mike Gentile will be making his first professional MMA appearance at DESERT RAGE X: Battle in Paradise. Mike will be squaring
The Donkey Kong is a functional training exercise for the more advanced fitness enthusiast. When I do get a client or athlete to a
I have been working with Myles Jury for the last few months and most of our training has revolved around rehabilitating a torn acl.
Here's the latest video in Jeremy Stephen's athletic efficiency training. We have still been working some kinks out, but have been very progressive over
Due to the nature of life, training and fighting had to get postponed for a little bit, however, we are back on track and
For the last few weeks in Dean Lister's MMA functional training regimen, I have been focusing on developing a structural foundation to work from.
It's been a process having to correct all the imbalanced movements Dean Lister has developed over the course of his career, but I will
A torn Bicep, Subscapularis, Supraspinatus, Labrum, ACL (both of them), as well as many other injuries is what I have to work around with
We are about 11 weeks out until Jeremy Stephens and Anthony Pettis clash at UFC 136 in Houston, TX. Been focusing much on technique
It's been an amazing last few months getting to work with Mike Gentile. Working with the guy has helped me evolve my craft to
A Bumble Bee sting put our weekly video blog on hiatus, but we atleast got something put together for you guys. It's been over
In this Video I demonstrate 3 advanced exercises with one of my favorite tools, the TRX suspension system. The TRX suspension system is fantastic
Here is another technique I like to use with my clients if they have issues with their shoulder. The muscles you are usually going
Pendulum Movements are a staple in my training system. Functionally adaptable movement encompasses efficiency, rhythm, grace, explosive power and center of gravity. When done
Center of gravity is essential to any movement in any sport, MMA is definitely not an exception. Center of gravity is quite possibly the
When it comes to developing speed and agility, resistance bands have got to be at the top of my list when it comes to
The Teres Minor is a muscle I find to be very problematic once a person's posture is starting to improve. Since it is such
Another milestone has been reached with Mike Gentile in the last couple of weeks. We have been stressing relaxation (i know an oxymoron) in
Had a great time today working with Jeremy Stephens! Over the last few months, we have primarily been working on his structural re-alignment and
The squat is one of the most important primal movement patterns you can do. Whether you're picking up a pencil off the floor at
In this video, I decided to mesh two of my favorite pieces of equipment together for an extremely functional workout. I like the Cables
Out of all the rotator cuff muscles responsible for shoulder pain, nothing is more influential than the Subscapularis. The Subscapularis is a short, powerful
Been working diligently on leverage while doing movement. I must say I'm starting to feel this guy's strikes land harder and crisper every day
In this video I do one of the most functional exercises you can do. It hits the sagittal plane and the transverse plane at
The Quadriceps are maybe the most significant compensating muscle-group when a person sits at a desk all day. Sitting continuously for many hours a
Here are two exercises I use with clients when they start to turn the corner on their functional movement. When i start noticing good
Kettlebells have fast become one of my favorite tools to use in the gym. For the longest time I thought that a dumbell give
Been very progressive this week, Mike's conditioning and athletic efficiency are in constant improvement. At this stage we have been running 8 to 10
In this video I cover one of the most advanced, yet easy exercises to learn. It's not necessary to add load to a lift
What is an Anterior Pelvic Tilt? Â Why is it important to me? Â Why should I fix it? Â Before we can answer these questions, we
The Theracane is by far one of the most underrated tools for Myofascial Release. It's versatility for MFR I would say is only second
Here's a great circuit to practice if you really want to build functional strength, explosiveness and center of gravity. It will absolutely kick your
We have all heard it before, "DON'T SLOUCH"! Poor Posture is a problem that affects pretty much everyone in our culture. The continuous patterns
It's been over two months and I have come to realize what an amazing person Mike Gentile is. I'm a firm believer in the
The resistance band is an amazing tool I use on a regular basis when training my clients. One of my favorite aspects of the
Knee issues are as common as any other pain I have had my clients deal with, its also been by far one of the
I've gotten several e-mails from people giving me accolades for what I do, but also venting their frustrations on how I haven't given them
Here's a release for the Lats I like to do with my clients when they tell me they are having shoulder pain. I like
Still progressing!!! I'm almost 100 percent confident in say that Mike's anterior pelvic tilt may be a thing of the past. It was severely
Over the years I have trained several runners, and one thing they have all had in common are foot pains and cramps in their
Had a little speed bump in the road, that speed bump was bronchitis. We are now recovered and ready to get back on the
If there's a muscle I always have clients complain about, it's the hamstrings. Even if they practice stretching the hamstrings everyday, which they usually
After months of people egging me on to get a group environment going with what I do, I've finally decided to start running classes
How to conquer stress!!! Stress is everywhere. We find it at work, in traffic, in mortgage bills, in deadlines, in our personal insecurities as
Here's a video of me showing you guys how to release two points in the hip that can severely limit your body's mobility, Gluteus
If there is one thing that's a career ender for fighters and athletes, its injuries. So often I read in interviews with athletes talking
Took most of the week to work on muscular coordination as well as center of gravity. I've been hammering him on knowing when to
Sitting at a desk is one of the most damaging things you can do your body. Many jobs in our westernized culture involve excessive
Another great week of progress. I'm starting to watch this guy really set into his stance when he's doing most of his exercises as
Theo is a classic example of what you can do with your body when you have the right perspectives inline with your fitness goals.
Here are some images of techniques I use with my clients that are extremely helpful in realigning posture and alleviating rotator cuff pain. Today's
Date: 4/25/11 Location: Solana Beach, CA Service: Personal Training Had a fantastic personal training workout with a very advanced client today. I put her
Seeing more and more progress week after week from this guy. Been doing Personal Training/Strength and conditioning in Solana Beach, CA with this guy
Date - 4/21/2011 Location - San Diego, CA Service - Personal Training Method - Corrective Movement I thought I would show what I routinely
Date: 4/19/2011 Location: San Diego, CA Service: Personal Training/Physical Rehab John Sadler is by far one of the most inspiring people I have met