FMS and Brett jones comes to Philadelphia

Wednesday, 20 January 2010 22:23 Written by Phil Scarito

The FMS Certified Trainer says, "Working on any other part of the chain will not improve the strength of the chain with a weak link. My clients' bodies are no different."

Your clients run the gamut of day-to-day functions, from the mundane to athletic. Whether a sedentary individual or a pro athlete, you can never truly know a body's history – unfortunately, neither can your client. Accidents, sports injuries, and bad movement patterns developed from overcompensating for muscular deficiency or pain all affect YOUR ability to get EVERY client where they want and need to be. Are you flying blind without even knowing it? Could you be harming your clients more than helping? And if you're a good enough trainer, willing to admit this possibility, ARE YOU READY TO TAKE ACTION?

Functional Movement Screen (FMS) certification puts that control back in your hands.

Brett Jones, Master RKC, MS, CSCS, co-creator of the CK-FMS program, national and international lecturer and presenter of RKC and FMS, and one of only four Master RKC Instructors worldwide, is coming to Philadelphia, May 8-9 to run a two day FMS certification. This is not a workshop! An expert in behavior modification with an in depth knowledge of orthopedic evaluation and rehabilitation, Jones has worked with athletes of all levels, including the NFL, NHL, NBA, and MLB.
Functional Movement Screening (FMS) certification will give you - the trainer - consistent, unbiased feedback and measurable progress monitoring to easily and effectively delineate what IS working for clients and what's NOT.
You will be able to pick up asymmetries and stability issues, and offer your clients a scientifically designed, easy way to help CORRECT those deficiencies, all while individually customizing their fitness plan, helping to both prevent non-contact injuries and facilitate more effective training techniques.
This two day FMS certification gives you access to tracking software(additional fee), improvement strategies, and you will be listed on its national network of practitioners – all for $500.

Endorsement "It's the foundation of our program. Everything we do builds off of it. We wouldn't think of not using this program." Jon Torine, Head Strength Coach, Indianapolis Colts, Indianapolis, IN.

Stronger Client = Stronger Retention = Stronger Client Base Growth
Register with host Phil Scarito, certified RKC, CK-FMS instructor at www.dv8fitness.com

The Politically Incorrect Diet, Part I, Defying our evolutionary heritage

Friday, 08 January 2010 19:10 Written by Phil Scarito

Lean, taunt and carnivorous: Primal man had no obesity, diabetes or heart attacks

Magdalenian hunters stalk reindeer 100,000 years ago

This Article was written by Marty Gallagher who wrote www.martygallagher.com/ the Purposful Primitive, a book I highly recommend reading.

Please go to this article and take 5 minutes to read it. Believe me it's worth it. Enjoy!

marty.dragondoor.com/2010/01/the-politically-incorrect-diet.html

Use a Door to fix your Valgus Collapse during the TGU

Tuesday, 29 December 2009 22:24 Written by Phil Scarito

Comrades,

As trainers and students, we have all experienced our knee collapse during the first part of the Turkish Get-Up. Once we go to elbow to post, that knee always wants to cave in. There are many ways to fix this, but I found one that gives you immediate feedback.

Before attempting this, please use a spotter and a light Kettlebell.

Get into the roll to post position, on your back with the bell overhead. Whatever knee is up the door should be on the inside of the bent knee. So really the door is between your legs. Make sure the door is almost touching the inside of your bent knee.

Once you go to elbow to post, if you move the door you are collapsing the knee. Try to practice just the elbow to post with out moving the door. It will change your TGU. Most likely it will make it harder, because it's now making you use your heel, elbow and abs.

Try it and give me some feedback.

AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl

Monday, 28 December 2009 15:17 Written by Phil Scarito

Comrades,

Those involved with Advocare, this is a huge day. Today at 5pm Eastern time, the Independence Bowl with Georgia and Texas A & M battling it out. Advocare will be advertising during the whole game. Drew Brees will be doing commercials as well, promoting the products that we sell. Here is my link to my Advocare page:

www.advocare.com/09081025/Store/default.aspx

Below is an email Senior RKC Brad Nelson sent to me.

Team-

Jordan and I are in Louisiana at the game. It is UNBELIEVABLE to see the AdvoCare logo posted everywhere you turn.

Make sure you watch the game to see Drew Brees talking Spark... DVR it if you have the capability.

See below for a special phone call happening Today at Halftime!

We are inviting you to be on a LIVE call with us (Murray's, Nelson's, Hadachek's) at HALFTIME of the game TODAY (Monday, Dec 28th). Just call in from your living room, your mixer, or wherever you are located watching history being made with the bowl game featuring Georgia and Texas A & M.

WE WILL HAVE A SPECIAL VIP GUEST ALSO ON THE CALL...LENGTH WILL BE SHORT BUT HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TO ADD CREDIBILITY TO WHEREVER YOU MAY BE WATCHING IT.

All we ask is that you make sure you have your phone muted.

Game time is 4pm Central / 5pm Eastern

Halftime of Independence Bowl call...

641-715-3300 CODE 983615#

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Live each day like a champion!
Joe Hadachek

AdvoCare - "We Build Champions"

A Day with Marty Gallagher

Monday, 14 December 2009 22:50 Written by Phil Scarito

Today Comrades, was probably one of the best days I have ever had. Myself, Senior RKC Will Williams and RKC II Mike Barbato traveled about 2.5 hours to God's country to train with Marty Gallagher www.martygallagher.com/. For those of you who do not know Marty, he wrote an outstanding book called, "Purposeful Primitive." It is a must read if you are into any kind of weight lifting.

We left around 7am this morning not knowing what to expect. All I know was that I was very lucky to have come along and learn from one of the greatest lifters of all time. These chances don't just come along regularly and when they do you take advantage of it.

The ride up was awesome. It was nice to get away from Philly, the traffic and congestion and enter God's country as I like to refer to it as. Once we arrived we met the man himself and then entered into his shed where PR's happen and bodies get transformed.

Dead lift, Front squat and Bench press was on the menu for the day. Talk about a transformation, my dead lift changed and before I knew it I was pulling over 315 in no time and Will pulled his PR of 420 as well. The lift felt as it was supposed to feel, solid, strong and with no pain. Barbato pulled close to 400 with no problems.

Bench Press was next. Now, I have not benched in over 2 years. I had no idea what I was capable of pushing up. Again, Marty guided us through the path the bar should go and gave us great ques that made the weight feel light. I ended up pushing 225 without any problems, maybe those bottoms up Kettlebell presses paid off, Thanks Adam.

We ended with the barbell front squat. This move is awkward for anyone, especially when you are used to doing front squats with 2 KB's. We started off with an easy 135, just to get our position solid and form down. Bottom line is that this lift blasts the legs and that's what we needed. I ended up squatting 185 for 3 I believe.

Now that i know where my baseline is, I have a ton to work on. Get stronger is the agenda for 2010, learn these lifts and become proficient in each. I hope to work on these movements for at least 6 weeks before I see Marty again, where I plan on making new PR's.

Now, for another highlight of our trip, FOOD!!!! Marty took us around town and brought us to this farm where he gets all his meats, eggs, etc. I walked out of there with 2 bags of stuff, can't get this shit back home that is for sure. I put up a video on my Utube page that shows what the raw milk looks like, check it out, it's titled Liquid Steroids.

Marty, Thank you for everything. It was an unforgettable day. I will see you in 6 weeks for my follow up.

I would also like to thank Will Williams for taking me and Mike along, we are "Keystone Hardstyle"

Five Points Academy was priceless

Tuesday, 08 December 2009 12:28 Written by Phil Scarito

Comrades, This past weekend, Senior RKC Will Williams and I had the honor of Certifying 16 fighters from the Five Points Academy in Manhatten. I would highly recommend visiting the 5 points the next time your in NY and want to get your ass handed to you. Steve Milles, RKC II taught his fighters very well. 10 men and 6 women had to pass their pull up requirement before the day began. Men had to do 5 strict pull ups, chin above bar on each rep and complete lockout at the bottom. Women had to do a bent arm hang for 25 seconds. The bar was set from the beginning, everyone passed with no problems. Will and I taught the Deadlift, Swing, Goblet Squat and TGU. Each participant left with a very good understanding of each movement and before the day was over everyone of them understood what "Hardstyle" is all about. Keystone Hardstyle represented very well in the Empire State. Tolls about $20 bucks Parking $40 Hardstyle Kettlebell Challange "Prceless" We look forward to coming back to the 5 Points Academy.

Phil Scarito RKC - The DV8Fitness Kettlebell Training Blog