1. Teach and demonstrate the exact form/technique you want people to use. Do this before, during, and throughout the training session as much as necessary. If somebody doesn’t know what the movement you’re having them perform is supposed to look like (at full speed, with the exact technique you want them to use), how are they supposed to know what to do or how to execute it? If you can’t demonstrate it yourself (which you ... Read More »

I decided to go deep into the world of single leg deadlifts. Don’t limit yourself to the movements shown in the video. #fitness #justinrivelli #singlelegdeadlift #bodybuilding #crossfit #physique #fatloss #lee #lenox #pittsfield #theberkshires Read More »

Here’s a simple single leg deadlift progression you can use with your clients or yourself. For most people, picture/video 1 is the least challenging, and picture/video 5 is the most difficult. Don’t limit yourself to the single leg movements or progressions shown in the video. There are plenty more I didn’t post. #fitness #justinrivelli #singlelegdeadlift #bodybuilding #crossfit #physique #fatloss #lee #lenox #pittsfield #theberkshires Read More »

THE “WIYLDOI” CHALLENGE Here’s some information about my perspective on what to consider before giving or taking fitness advice on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, or even in general. I’m going to title this the “what if your life depended on it” (WIYLDOI) challenge.   What do I mean by this? Before you give or take fitness advice, I invite or challenge you to ask yourself, “Would I act or respond this way ... Read More »

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Here’s one way I help clients look, feel, and perform better during plank, push-up, and ab rollout/fallout exercises. Note: The following information applies to all anti-extension core movements. Intro: Some people, sometimes, no matter what cues you give them (internal, external, kinesthetic, etc.) just can’t understand, perform, or feel the positions/things you want them too. By following the three bullet points below, you may help yourself (or others) struggling to execute good plank positions, do ... Read More »

By wrapping a band around a weight and performing exercises (shown in video above), as opposed to holding the weight itself, you construct a resistance training environment that can serve as a great tool for just about anyone. Here’s why… If you choose to implement this, you’ll experience unforeseeable and uncertain movements, shifts, and alterations while performing exercises. Therefore, this technique heightens mental awareness, causes you to naturally contract just about every muscle on your ... Read More »

INTRODUCTION Although aging is inevitable, a sedentary lifestyle can accelerate it’s progression by decreasing physical fitness and the incidence of chronic diseases. (Ciolac E.G. 2013) Over the next two decades, 77 million baby boomers in the United States will reach retirement age, and by 2030, one in five Americans will be 65 or older. (Papa E.V., Dong X., 2017) Compelling evidence suggests that resistance training can improve quality of life, prevent or control the development ... Read More »

When it comes to performing exercises/movements to achieve a particular goal… WHAT you do is important. It’s a critical factor that determines whether you receive awesome or poor results. But, if HOW you execute something isn’t of the quality needed to meet your specific outcome, you’re probably wasting your time. For instance, imagine you strongly desire to increase the size of your glutes. If you’re a female, you want to fill out your back pockets ... Read More »

I find that when you limit your thinking to one particular concept, creativity can explode when you try to expand WITHIN it. What do I mean? STEP 1. PICK A SPECIFIC CONCEPT: For example, I’ll choose a standard fitness movement. The barbell bench press with a straight bar. STEP 2. EXPLORE IDEAS WITHIN THIS ACTION POINT ONLY: Where does your mind take you? For me this is where I traveled. Understand you personally could have ... Read More »