Hey everyone! I just wanted to tell you a little about me and offer help if you need it! I’ve trained in several martial arts over the past 20 years and I’ve been a S&C coach for 16 years. I was also 80lbs overweight at one point and have had a multitude of injuries. From martial arts, not the gym. 😅 I’ve been through it. I’ve even dealt with Evan’s side control. If you guys ever have questions about training or injuries or if you feel like something is holding you back physically, please feel free to ask!

Just click play and follow along. I guarantee that you will feel a world of difference and be glad you did. No equipment needed. Mobility is super important, not just for athletes, but for anyone and everyone trying to take care of their body, feel good, and move better. Below are some details on the exercises and whats actually going on, for anyone interested. This weeks focus is controlling your core while moving the rest of your limbs. Super helpful for strength in athletics. Exercises: Cook hip lift- This exercises teaches us to move through our hips, independently, while controlling our lumbar (lower back). This greatly improves kicking biomechanics and the ability to drive force in grappling escapes. (simultaneous hip flexion and extension.) Wall abs- One of the best core exercises ever. Trains your transverse abdominal, which is a huge core muscle that affects your breathing, rotation, and general ability to build strength. QP side kick- Most of us don’t actually move our legs from the hips. we swing our leg, but their lower back twists, torso leans, and knee takes over. this help us isolate the movement and do it correctly Reach Back- This exercise is in a lumbar locked position, allowing your upper body to learn to rotate correctly. This improves punching power and balance. While also reducing our likelihood of getting tapped to a shoulder lock. Seated roundhouse- We eliminate everything except how your core, hip, and legs are communicating while strengthening your obliques and abductors. This is a HARD exercise.

Motivate you today

I’ve read the book Atomic Habits, and I'm just learning to use certain pockets of time to get mental reps in, too. Had an extra 30 mins until I had to leave for work. Worked on my kicks and am trying to apply every kick with the best form possible. Breaking bad habits is huge in sports like MMA, in my opinion!

Didn’t feel like being in the gym today, but surprisingly had one of the best sessions I’ve had in a while. Not “feeling like it” in the moment may keep you from something big happening. Find a way to show up and do the work anyways, you might just be surprised with how you get rewarded.