Today we're going to look at ten essential rules that can take your personal training game to the next level. These guidelines will not only ensure t...
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June 02, 2023 | John Paul Catanzaro
Today we're going to look at ten essential rules that can take your personal training game to the next level. These guidelines will not only ensure t...
Read MoreMay 25, 2023 | John Paul Catanzaro
Getting a good night's sleep is crucial for our overall well-being and productivity. Many factors can affect the quality of our sleep, including nois...
Read MoreMay 23, 2023 | John Paul Catanzaro
My client Elise hobbled into the studio last Wednesday. She had just rolled her ankle and was in a lot of pain."You've got to help me, John Paul. I'm...
Read MoreMay 19, 2023 | John Paul Catanzaro
Are you looking for a way to improve your recovery after weight training? Try taking a sauna! Adding a 20- to 30-minute sauna session after a workout...
Read MoreMay 18, 2023 | John Paul Catanzaro
Are you looking to maximize your gains from muscle strength, power, or hypertrophy training? It's time to reconsider the traditional ice bath post-wo...
Read MoreMay 08, 2023 | John Paul Catanzaro
I typically program dips on rings after 3-4 rounds on the parallel bars. The rings heighten stabilizer activity, which promotes a boost in strength w...
Read MoreMay 03, 2023 | John Paul Catanzaro
Sitting straight down with maximum knee bend and minimum trunk lean is my interpretation of a back squat (see video below), but many people look like...
Read MoreApril 11, 2023 | John Paul Catanzaro
Here’s a wide-grip lean-away pull-up, also known as a subscapularis pull-up because of its influence on that muscle. If it’s too challenging, try...
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2023 | John Paul Catanzaro
Hard work pays off! Check out these results... Hey everyone! We're a little over two weeks into the new year. For those of you that made some ...
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2023 | John Paul Catanzaro
Gauging your readiness to train can be done in many ways. I discuss several methods in The Elite Trainer, but one tool that has become quite popular ...
Read MoreDecember 13, 2022 | John Paul Catanzaro
A deadlift is a “dead” lift, not a “bounce” lift. Check out how Chantal performs the exercise. She maintains a flat back with the bar positio...
Read MoreDecember 12, 2022 | John Paul Catanzaro
A new strength training protocol has surfaced that will help you maximize strength gains with less training time and effort. It's called the "3/7 met...
Read MoreNovember 25, 2022 | John Paul Catanzaro
Black Friday is a great time to pick up fitness equipment and save a few bucks. Here are four deals that you need to check out: Swissies https...
Read MoreNovember 23, 2022 | John Paul Catanzaro
I've said it many times, you need to learn more to earn more! In addition to reading an hour a day, I try to attend a seminar/webinar every month. Th...
Read MoreNovember 21, 2022 | John Paul Catanzaro
Performing a mixed-grip deadlift can make you susceptible to a biceps injury on the supinated side. Trying to deadlift a heavy tire with both arms su...
Read MoreNovember 18, 2022 | John Paul Catanzaro
If you haven't heard, it's no longer cool to rest and ice an injury. Stop doing the RICE method and start doing METH instead. I coined the acronym ME...
Read MoreNovember 16, 2022 | John Paul Catanzaro
Think of how often you do not move during the day. Most of us spend about a third of the day sleeping and another third of the day sitting. I bet you...
Read MoreNovember 16, 2022 | John Paul Catanzaro
Radial and ulnar flexion are two unrehearsed motor patterns that you should train periodically. https://youtube.com/shorts/zMu8UWjJOZ4 Learn ...
Read MoreOctober 31, 2022 | John Paul Catanzaro
The pandemic decimated many businesses in the fitness industry. Unless you were selling fitness equipment, you felt the impact! But with the bad came...
Read MoreOctober 11, 2022 | John Paul Catanzaro
I checked my blood pressure this morning. This was taken after breakfast, which included a double espresso and two glasses of filtered water with add...
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