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Exercise: The Ultimate Escape

John Barry I came across the difference of these two terms a few years into my fitness career. Having grown up as an athlete and playing multiple sports, I would always workout. I genuinely enjoyed it. Wether it was strength training or running. I never saw it as work, but more of a reward. This

Why BMI Is Not an Accurate Measure of Health

John Barry The first “real” research I did in college was specifically for a research class in senior year. The purpose of the course was to go through the process of deep study on a topic to learn more about that topic, and not simply to pass a test or write a paper. We

Recruit The Glutes: Drills to Engage Glute and Lateral Line

John Barry Sports Performance Coach Fusion Physical Therapy and Sports Performance New York, NY We’ve all heard how important it is to engage the “glutes” during an exercise. Whether is a squat, lunge, run or jump. It seems easy enough, but I’ve come across a number of people that do not “know how to” get

Waiting for the Bus Exercises

John Barry I can make the argument that the least engaging portion of a training program are the corrective or mobility exercises. These are the stretches, myofascial release, and similar movements a coach, trainer, physical therapist, etc will have you do both at the gym and as a home exercise program. Look, I get it.

The Most Basic, But Effective Home Gym

John Barry Having grown up, lived and work in New York City, I’ve found one major thing to be evident. Space is very limited and most often already spoken for. I can consist of a large commercial space, or the already cramped corner of an apartment living room/dining room/bedroom/kitchen. Because I lived in places like

Too Cold To Feel The Burn: Exercising In Cold Weather

John Barry As fall changes to winter, the temperature and overall weather outside change as well. I’m located in New York City, where this past week, just like most of the country, has been experiencing a cold snap. I personally run for my commute during the week, so choosing not to exercise outside due to

Should I Let My Child Play Football?

John Barry Football is America’s favorite sport right now. The NFL is by far the most popular, even though it has received a lot of bad press lately. No, I’m not talking about taking a knee during the national anthem. I know my wheelhouse, and the complexities of social/political ideologies are not my strong point.

10 Exercises For Holiday Travel & Recovery Tips

John Barry Sports Performance Specialist Travel Plan When people travel, one main thing comes to mind. Seated. Whether you travel by car, plane, train or horse, that extended period of time is spent sitting. By spending extended periods of time in a seated position, our muscles tend to tighten up. The lack of active muscular

Choosing The Right Coach

John Barry, Sports Performance Specialist The holiday season is in full swing. No matter what you celebrate, the final 40 days of the calendar year are very hectic. A long list of chores and expectations begins to form. On that list for most of us is to either start an exercise regiment, or improve upon

3 Day Thanksgiving Workout Plan

John Barry Sports Performance Specialist Looking to make the most of your Thanksgiving Day feast? Let’s make those extra calories count. I like to take a 3-day approach to Thanksgiving (or any other big eating day). It’s a process to not only limit the damage from overindulgence but how to take advantage of the second