Monthly Archives: June 2018

Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 6/30/18

What the what? A Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work? On a Saturday? I know what you’re thinking: “This is the best Saturday……….EVER!” Or, that’s probably not what you’re thinking. Either way, pretty cool right? BUT FIRST…CHECK THIS STUFF OUT  1. Strong Body-Strong Mind – Boston, MA We had such a great response when Lisa and… Read more

Stack the Rings For Better Squat Performance

There’s a lot that can go awry with the squat. Knees caving in too much. Excessive rounding of the back. Getting stapled to the ground. Explosive diarrhea. There’s one cue, however, I believe has carryover to pretty much anyone and it’s almost guaranteed to make your squat look and feel better. Stack the Rings It’s… Read more

Are You Engaging the Right Muscles When You Squat?

I’m in Europe for the next two weeks traveling. Fear not. I’ve still managed to queue up some stellar content for you in my absence. Today Dr. Sarah Duvall is pinch-writing for me talking about a topic that’s relevant to anyone who likes to lift heavy things: Squats (and how to make them feel better)…. Read more

Win a Free Ticket to the RISE Fitness Business Conference in San Jose

I am honored to be speaking on stage amongst some of the pioneers in the fitness and business space this October at RISE 2018 in San Jose, CA. Tony’s Coming to the Bay Area – Whoop, Whoop I’ve never been to the Bay area and am pumped for this opportunity. Yeah, yeah, I just Googled… Read more

Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 6/22/18

Lets jump right into this week’s “stuff.” BUT FIRST…CHECK THIS STUFF OUT  1. Strong Body-Strong Mind – Boston, MA We had such a great response when Lisa and I hosted a SBSM Workshop in Boston last year that we decided to do it again this summer. I’ll be speaking to assessment, coaching up common strength exercises (squats,… Read more

Face Pulls: Do Them Right, Do Them Often

I know what you’re thinking. “Face pulls? Really, Tony? That’s what you’re going to write about today? What’s next: Talking about the Kreb’s Cycle? Discussing all the uses of Osmium? Breaking down who will win this season of The Bachelorette?” I get it. Face pulls aren’t the most exciting exercise in the universe, but I’ve… Read more

Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 6/15/18

Last week was the first week in many weeks I hadn’t posted a Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work. I hope you weren’t too sad. Not first time watching Titantic sad, but, you know, maybe my cousin didn’t wish me a Happy Birthday on Facebook sad.. Anyway, be sad no more. Lets get… Read more

Tuning Tension: Getting the Most From Your Muscle

A few weeks ago I presented at the Spurling Spring Seminar up in Kennebunk, Maine. The first presenter of the day, Portland based physical therapist Noah Harrison, blew me away with his talk on muscular tension. Honestly, the only way his presentation could have been better is if he somehow included a pair of nunchucks…. Read more