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Warming up for speed and agility

Are you getting bad information about warming up for speed and agility? There are all sorts of myths about a proper warm up. And there are all sorts of ways to cause athletes great harm with an incorrect warm up routine. At The Agility Training Institute internationally acclaimed fitness professional Rich Lansky has developed a proprietary four-phase dynamic warm up that prepares the athlete for optimum performance. Each phase in the warm up focuses on a proper progression to warm up the muscles, practice effective running form, wake up the Central Nervous System, and build ... Continue Reading

Warming up for speed and agility2018-05-22T16:24:33+00:00

An important trend in sports….

Here's a fitness industry trend that you shouldn't ignore if you run a sports or fitness training business. Recently the Wall Street Journal ran an article about how much parents are willing to pay to give their kids a leg up in sports. It seems that baby boomer parents are willing to spend whatever it takes to have their child become the next Tom Brady, Roger Federer, or LeBron James. For this very reason, strength and agility programs are booming. Smart parents know that speed and agility are trainable qualities that make the difference in sports ... Continue Reading

An important trend in sports….2018-06-19T15:33:05+00:00

Handling differences among different clients in Boxing and Kickboxing Fitness

Boxing and Kickboxing Fitness attract a wide range of people: men, women, youths, and children. What is interesting is how these different categories learn Boxing Fitness and Kickboxing Fitness. As a fitness professional it is important to understand these differences. This article discusses those differences. Intrigued? Sign up for our programs on this website! Let's start with men. Many men who come to Boxing and Kickboxing think they already know how to punch and, perhaps, kick correctly. And yet most of them have some pretty poor habits, like using too much arm or leaning forward ... Continue Reading

Handling differences among different clients in Boxing and Kickboxing Fitness2018-04-08T19:41:35+00:00

Take advantage of the booming self-defense field

Today everyone wants to learn how to defend themselves in case they are attacked. They also want to be sure that their children and spouse are able to protect themselves. There are simply too many dangerous predators in the world -- rapists, child molestors, muggers, gang members, and schoolyard bullies. But few are willing to put up with the "forms", rituals and lengthy process at martial arts centers. They want a simple way to learn self-defense -- and are willing to pay good money for it. Now you can take advantage of this opportunity. In ... Continue Reading

Take advantage of the booming self-defense field2018-04-08T19:33:14+00:00

When it comes to Boxing and Kickboxing Fitness Training, smaller is often better

If you are a solo trainer, you can certainly work with those massive gym facilities. At the same time, don't be intimated by them. In this articles, we want to make sure you are taking advantage of the trend towards smaller, more personalized workouts. Our members are telling us that "smaller is better." Groups of 3-5 people love a Boxing Fitness or Kickboxing Fitness workout, and are willing to pay you more than you can make from personal training. If your rate is $60 an hour for a personal training client, why not charge 4 ... Continue Reading

When it comes to Boxing and Kickboxing Fitness Training, smaller is often better2018-04-08T19:30:10+00:00

Some important facts about speed and agility training

In this article we provide some interesting facts about speed and agility. If you want to learn more, please sign up to become a Certified Speed and Agility Trainer with our Agility Training Institute. 1. Speed and agility are highly trainable qualities, which is why this form of training is in high demand from so many people. 2. Athletes have chronological age and training age. Athletes in their early teens have a window where they can really develop speed and agility. However, athletes who have not trained much in the past (young training age) also ... Continue Reading

Some important facts about speed and agility training2018-04-08T19:26:09+00:00

Enjoy the benefits of using improvised unconventional objects in your strength training

Exercises with improvised unconventional objects (e.g., sandbags, rockballs, and weight sleds) can really set your fitness practice apart. These exercises are a lot of fun and very challenging, but not so challenging that people can't do them. They have a great impact on the overall body. They challenge you in ways that fixed weight will never do, and provide simulation for real-life crises and situations. That's because they force the body to adjust to irregular shapes and uneven weight distribution. Most unconventional objects are easy and inexpensive to make, with materials like rock gravel and ... Continue Reading

Enjoy the benefits of using improvised unconventional objects in your strength training2018-04-04T21:03:50+00:00

Strength training: The trouble with the no pain, no gain philosophy

"No pain, no gain!" has been recited over and over again perhaps by millions of people. It is almost a mantra unto itself. Today I venture to rock the proverbial boat on this well-worn cliche, due to its misuse by so many people. There needs to be a distinction made between focused, dedicated, relentless effort and physical pain (which is often the warning sign of an impending injury). A while ago I was watching an online video on strongman training. I respect these guys a lot, and I value the way they train. One thing ... Continue Reading

Strength training: The trouble with the no pain, no gain philosophy2018-04-04T20:59:12+00:00

Do you believe certain incorrect myths about strength and weight training programs?

We find that many fitness professionals sometimes have misconceptions about developing strength, power, and muscle endurance. Read some of the myths below and see which ones may apply to you. If you are interested in learning more about REAL strength training, sign up for "Strength for the Streets" on our website. MYTH ONE: Cardio activities increase metabolism the same or more than Strength training activities. FACT: Once a cardio workout is done, its effect on metabolism ends. Research shows that a high intensity strength workout can keep the metabolism up for hours to days ... Continue Reading

Do you believe certain incorrect myths about strength and weight training programs?2018-04-04T10:24:49+00:00