It’s been over two years since I’ve announced any IN-PERSON workshops. I’m elated to announce that Luke Worthington and I will be hosting our popular Strategic Strength Workshop in Boston, Massachusetts this coming March (2022).
*Cue the trumpets*
Shut Up and Take My $$ Tony – Register HERE (1 installment) or HERE (2 installments)
The Deets
The Strategic Strength Workshop is an opportunity for fitness professionals (or those who just like to lift heavy things) to gain better understanding and insight into how we structure assessments and subsequent training programs to help our clients – whether they’re A-list celebrities, professional athletes, or “regular” people – get stronger, move better, and be healthier.
All under the umbrella of taking into account each individual’s unique injury history, goals, ability level, and anatomy.
Topics Covered:
Day 1:
8.30 am – Registration – Tea (for the one British person, Luke) / Coffee (for everyone else)
9.00 am – Introductions
9.00 –10.30 am – Coaching Competency – How to better “match” your coaching style to your clients’.
10.30 – 12.30 pm – Why Do We Assess?
- Alternating Segment Model
- Kinetic Chains
- Active vs. Passive Tissue
- Active vs. Passive ROM
- Assessment Hierarchy
12.30 – 1.30 pm – Lunch
1.30 – 3.00 pm – Assessing the Shoulder
3.00 – 4.00 pm – Breathing Mechanics
4.00 – 5.00 pm – Coaching Upper Body Movements
- Bench Press
- Pull-Ups
- Shoulder Friendly Shenanigans
Day 2
9.00 – 11.00 am – Assessing the Hip
- Anatomy of the Pelvis
- What is “neutral”
- Pelvic inlets and outlets
- Common myths and misconceptions (stop blaming the hamstrings for everything)
11.00 – 12.00 pm – Squat Assessment
12.00 – 1.00 pm – Lunch
1.00 – 3.00 pm – Exercise Continuums
3.00 – 4.00 pm – Coaching the Deadlift & Squat (Finding Your Clients’ Trainable Menu)
4.00 – 5.00 pm – Programming for Strength
5.00 -5.30 pm – Neuromechanics
Date: Saturday, March 19th & Sunday, March 20th, 2022.
Time: 9 am – 5 pm
Location: Ethos Fitness & Performance, 46 Wareham St, Boston, MA, 02118
Cost/Register: The cost is $599.00 for the entire weekend and there is a payment plan option (2 installments).
* 1.4 CEUs will be made available via the NSCA.
** Workshop prone to spontaneous pillow fights.
