FMS – The S Stands for Systems
FMS is More Than a Screen I recently attended the Perform Better Summit, and once again it was great. After each seminar or workshop I always try to think of the one biggest takeaway that I got from that particular event. After this summit I was most excited about how...
Putting the PERSONAL in Group Personal Training
Justin Yule, owner of Chanhassen Fitness Revolution and Smart Group Training Advisory Board Member, gives us an insight to their client management system and how they personalize the experience for each member, and literally walks us through the process. Justin was...
Breaking Out the Rotary Stability Screen
With our next breakout we are moving on the Stability Pod with the Rotary Stability Screen. I’ve definitely seen this screen scored incorrectly quite a bit, so even if you are not new to the FMS I highly recommend clicking the link below to watch a quick video on...
Hard and Soft: A New Way at Looking at the FMS
View image | gettyimages.com If you’ve been following Smart Group Training for any time whatsoever, I’m sure you already know we’re all about the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and the results it can deliver in your training programs. We use it on a daily basis at...
Best Kettlebells for Group Fitness Training
I’ve often said my most prized material possessions are the computer I’m typing on right now and my collection of kettlebells. I love kettlebells. I have kettlebells in my gym, basement, sunroom, and living room. At one time during my training for the RKC, I actually...
Sitting is the New Smoking
Mobility issues are very common in the world today. We live in a world where most people sit WAY too much. Sitting in a flexed, rounded position for hours upon end can wreck havoc upon your body. I remember listening to Gray Cook, co-creator of the Functional Movement...
5 Finishers You Should Try
“Finishers”. If you’ve been around a bootcamp or functional group training class in the last few years you’ve more than likely heard this term. As the name suggests, it is a final piece of programming to finish off the training session but I’m sure many clients...
The Power of Meditation, Floating, & the Parasympathetic Nervous System
I’ve always been a “balls to the wall” kind of guy. “High energy, fast paced, intense, and relentless” are some of the terms I’ve heard regularly throughout my life. AWESOME! I love the fact that my energy and enthusiasm are apparent to the people I choose to be...
How Changing the Environment Can Drastically Improve Performance
I just got back from a Perform Better One Day Seminar in Boston. The weather was cold and balmy, it was snowing outside, and it sure didn’t feel like the beginning of spring. However, the presentations and hands-on demos made the trip to the Northeast worth it. Each...
Do What You Do, Get What You Get
We had the privilege of having Steve and Jared visit us up here and participate in one of our team meetings here at Get Fit NH. The hour and a half we spent reviewing the FMS and getting input on the way these two experts score was worth its weight in gold. As we went...
Cardiac Output: Building a Base to Achieve Beast Mode
High Intensity or Low Intensity? Short bursts of intense training or slow, continuous heart rate based training? Over the past 5-10 years, the effectiveness of cardiovascular methods has been debated about and has been a hot topic in the training world. Steady state...
Adding Additional Revenue Streams to Your Fitness Business
If you’re in the business of training, you probably know that there are going to be ebbs and flows when it comes to revenue generated. You’re going to have some clients that will vacation for the winter. Some people reduce the amount their training in the summer since...