Discussing where the Fitness Industry in Vietnam is now post COVID and where it could go moving forward. Bonus episode! Part 4 in this series. This episode gets into the HUGE opportunity that is the Injured Population. What are its main challenges? I provide potential solutions. YouTube: https://youtu.be/1gqpdf3Qosc

Discussing where the Fitness Industry in Vietnam is now post COVID and where it could go moving forward. Part 3 of a 3 part series. This episode gets into the HUGE opportunity that is the Youth Population. What are its main challenges? I provide potential solutions. Stay tuned for next week’s bonus episode where I discuss another large and underserved market in the Vietnamese Fitness Industry, the Injured Population. We’ll dive deep into the market for those dealing pain and managing injury. YouTube: https://youtu.be/ooQL8DQZgnI

Discussing where the Fitness Industry in Vietnam is now post COVID and where it could go moving forward. Part 2 of a 3 part episode. This episode gets into the HUGE opportunity that is the Senior Population. What are its main challenges? I provide potential solutions. Stay tuned for next week’s episode where I discuss the last Huge Opportunity in the Vietnamese Fitness Industry, the Youth Population. YouTube: https://youtu.be/8NR3bWPbkpg

Discussing where the Fitness Industry in Vietnam is now post COVID and where it could go moving forward. Part 1 of a 3 part episode. This episode gets into: 1️⃣ Where we are at post COVID? 2️⃣ 3 BIG opportunities for the Fitness Industry in 🇻🇳. 3️⃣ The HUGE opportunity in Coaching & Education. YouTube: https://youtu.be/IV_OtdroQaM

Random thoughts from years of experience developing Youth Athletes (12yo & under). “Kids aren’t adults. They shouldn’t train the same way.” This episode gets into: 1️⃣ What is Youth Athletic Development (YAD)? 2️⃣ What can we all do to better a child's YAD? 3️⃣ The importance of figuring out the true WHY’s (goals)? 4️⃣ How to implement YAD? YouTube: https://youtu.be/tZJOSKTOWjA

Conventional deadlifts are used way too liberally. There’s a better way. This episode gets into: 1️⃣ What is a Conventional Deadlift? 2️⃣ Why it may be a poor choice of exercise selection? 3️⃣ What should you do instead & Why? YouTube: https://youtu.be/c-r9gCaHDv0

The quality of Ankle Stiffness is key to increase your bounce: the ability to be a quicker & faster jumper over multiple jumps. This episode gets into: 1️⃣ What is “Ankle Stiffness”? 2️⃣ Why it’s important? 3️⃣ How you can use RSI to measure and gauge your bounce? 4️⃣ How to increase it? Tech Links mentioned in this video: Plantiga - plantiga.com Push Band - trainwithpush.com/home My Jump App - apps.apple.com/us/app/my-jump-2/id1148617550 Link to my Article on T-Nation for strategies to increase strength & athleticism in the Lower Leg Complex: https://www.t-nation.com/training/10-high-performance-calf-exercises YouTube: https://youtu.be/6PwQjjiQSAs

Periodization doesn’t work for most. This episode gets into: 1️⃣ What is periodization? 2️⃣ Why it doesn’t work? 3️⃣ What does? YouTube: https://youtu.be/LQcOzYcIVYg

This is Part 2 - Business Musings, a continuation of last week’s episode (2.09 Fitness Musings). I had a goal in August: Gain 3 kg of muscle, skip leg day & do it while eating ice cream daily. Outside of this I set some business goals around communication and social media. I learned some good stuff. If you’re a Trainer/Coach, someone in small business or someone trying to build a brand this episode will have value for you. Part 2 - Business Musings goes over: 1️⃣ Fear of judgment, etc. Thicker skin is required. 2️⃣ Social Media as a tool. 3️⃣ Communication is key. YouTube: https://youtu.be/MGSJMfm9o8s

I had a goal in August: gain 3 kg of muscle, skip leg day & do it while eating ice cream daily. What happened? What were some takeaways? This episode is 2 parts. Part 2 - Business Musings comes out next Sunday, September 26. Part 1 - Fitness Musings, goes over: 1️⃣ Summary & results. 2️⃣ 3 key things that can benefit most people who have fitness & nutrition goals. 3️⃣ Going deeper on goals and its processes. YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/1MpCxga_Chk

“These are the 4 movements you only really need to do.” Find out what I’m talking about. Learn: What are the #PPCpillars? Who are they for? Why good? What will they do for you? YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/JeeTYkkFHTA

“You ever suffer an Injury then gone to get it checked at the Doctor’s only to get prescribed Rest? This is Dumb.” Find out: 1️⃣ Why rest is NOT the best option. 2️⃣ What complete rest means for your injury. 3️⃣ What to do instead. YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/YRT_N7wB6ho

“We are on the cusp of the Great Injury Boom of 2021.” Find out why. A follow up to last years version 1 episode. YouTube Version https://youtu.be/cMHx8WLUaVc

Recovery is a beast of a topic. Here's my take on some generalities on the subject. In this episode I cover: 1️⃣ What is Recovery? 2️⃣ The 2 MOST important things you can do? 3️⃣ The 2 categories of Recovery. 4️⃣ What YOU need to figure out to get optimal Recovery.

When lifting weights training to failure involves doing an exercise or movement until you can’t do any more. For example, performing a bench press with a partner and doing reps until you can’t press the bar up from the chest and you require your partner to help you lift the bar into the rack. Discover WHY you shouldn’t train to failure. I also provide suggestions for what to do instead. Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yqvyvmcK19w

In this episode discover the biggest key to reducing injury risk. Discover the biggest key to reducing your injury time. I use the recent NBA Finals and the injury to Giannis Antetokounmpo as an example. YouTube for more: https://youtu.be/zMvf-B2apaw

In this episode I talk about 5 things YOU must do, 5 keys, to be a successful Personal Trainer. Discover what has gotten PPC this far, 6+ years down the road. If YOU are a Personal Trainer, Coach or Small Business Owner this WILL give YOU value.

The Quarantine Edition 2.0 Locked down? No space? No equipment? Want train? How do? In this episode I cover: 1️⃣ How to set up a training session/plan via our PPC Athletic Training Template. #PPCpillars. 2️⃣ Exercise selection. 3️⃣ Loading recommendations. Sets, reps, time, etc. YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tj8AAKbkmuw

In this episode I cover: 1️⃣ What is Auto-Regulation? 2️⃣ Who is it good for, Why & How? 3️⃣ Practical example/implementation. YouTube (includes video resources): https://youtu.be/x2Ys6FVqomE

In this episode I cover: 1️⃣ A PROVEN way to ⬆️ Jump Performance 2️⃣ 2 ways to use bands in jump training. 3️⃣ Why Bands in Jump Training can be effective. Sets & Reps guidance. YouTube video version with exercise demos & resources: https://youtu.be/6k-PUgIyqwM