Strength Training and the Runner

When you look at a training plan for a runner you will find various types of runs to improve on the various body systems used in running.  It is no secret that smart training involves sprint work, tempo runs, hills, and distance.  However, to be a really strong runner and avoid injuries you must also [...]

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MMA Strength and Conditioning, Costa Mesa, CA

Wrestling, MMA and other combat sports require a unique combination of strength, speed and stamina. Here are some clips of Ian McCall training at our new gym in Costa Mesa, CA.

For more information or to swing by and check out the new gym, feel free to give us a call @ 866.243.4472

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Irvine Personal Trainer Will Change the Way You Think About Fitness, Strength and Conditioning

3 sets of 10, fitness magazines, hours of cardio, tons of machines….yuck!
If you’re anything like me, typical gym workouts are boring and leave me wanting more.  So, I decided to design and develop a gym built the way I wanted it…designed to challenge your body from every angle, always new, always changing, always improving.

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Fried-Day – Metabolic Conditioning Workout

This is a nasty one! It will test your strength endurance, explosive power, grip strength and mental toughness….and it may leave you a bit sore over the weekend

Series #1
(5 sets of 5 reps for all movements)
Front Squat
Chin Up
Explosive Push Ups

Series #2
Explosive Lunges – 10 as high as possible.
Cable Row Isometric [...]

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101 Conditioning Ideas – Cardio Workouts

It’s important to get off the couch and move…we all know that, but doing the same thing everyday can get monotonous and boring to say the least!

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Battling Ropes – Body Weight Workout

This is a pretty difficult workout, so please go at your own pace, start slowly and always consult a physician before starting any exercise program.

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A Simple, But Brutally Effective, Playground Workout

So many people flood gyms everyday, using the same machines, doing the same workouts and basically wasting their time.  Workouts don’t need to be super complex or use fancy equipment.  In fact, most of the worl’d top athletes and strength coaches don’t use any of that stuff!
Plus, it’s summer…get outside and enjoy the weather!

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