Here is an audio interview I did about a year ago (yes, it took me a year to post this) with Dr. Perry Nickelston of Stop Chasing Pain. Dr. Perry interviews the top pro’s in the industry so be sure to check out his podcast and blog. You can listen to the full interview...

The things I look for in a coach or employee (or anyone I want to be around for that matter): 1. They have to care – “No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care”. I can remember Michael Boyle saying this and it resonated from the second I heard it. But...

Here is a clip of some group sessions at Impact Performance Training…...

“I suck at chinups or I can’t do a chinup (or insert your exercise you can’t do)”. This is one of those exercises that people often say they CAN’T do but wish they could do. They want a specific exercise that will all of the sudden make them start banging out...

We all look for it. Coaches, athletes, clients, everyone. We all look for the perfect training program and the perfect diet. Of course, each of us has our own opinions as to what the perfect program and diet looks like, and those opinions can shift and sway over time. The better trainers and...

Here is a great hip dominant selection that I picked up from my good friend Robert Dos Remedios. The nice thing about this exercise is how easy it is to regress or progress the difficulty (this is true with mostly all of the TRX exercises). Set the handles at about hip level, move away from...

This is an advanced progression off of a regular Valslide Pushup. You must have some impressive horizontal pushing strength along with core stability in order to do this….. Seriously, if you are weak you won’t be doing anyone any favors by butchering this great...

I have a Love/Hate relationship with the Bodysaw exercise…. it is now weighing a little heavier on the hate side. We have been having some fun in the gym with the sandbells and started throwing them into our bodysaw progression. Enjoy the...

This is a highlight clip of Bryan winning Gold in the Men’s lightweight blue belt division at the U.S. Open last weekend. Bryan accomplished this at only 17 years old. As of this last week Bryan is now a purple belt and we all very excited to watch him compete at the next...

Single leg squat with a sandbell.....

This is our final Sled/TRX exercise. Enjoy....

Here is the next exercise in our Sled/TRX series......

This is the first of a series of exercises I am going to show you with the combination of the sled and TRX.....

The facility is actually up and running now but this is what it looked like during the construction. I will have an updated video by the end of the month.

Learn the top three areas a BJJ athlete should focus on, the biggest myths in BJJ conditioning, and much, much more.

This is another great anti-rotation exercise on the TRX. The key here is that your hip stay stable as if a glass of beer is sitting on your low back...

I'm proud to say that my friend (and business partner) Matt Leech did Impact proud and came home with two Gold medals after competing at the IBJJF in Las Vegas. Matt competed in the Senior's medium heavy and open Brown Belt divisions...

While most sports have a pre-season, in-season, and off-season; MMA does not. Yes you do have training camps before fights where training ramps up and becomes a bit more intense, for the most part you are basically in-season all year round. This often brings up the question “how often...

Things have been very busy at the gym these days. We recently expanded and we are soon to expand again! Come see what all the fuss is about.

As you know I am a fan of the TRX suspension trainer. Sadly there is a group making fake TRX’s that are low quality and will break on you. These are being sold for about $70 on ebay and such sites. Here is how you can tell if your TRX is one of the fake ones: Is you TRX a fake...

Here is an article I wrote for Fitness Anywhere a couple months ago titled “TRX Core Training for Mixed Martial Arts”. I am a big fan of the TRX suspension trainer. It is such a versatile piece of equipment that can offer so many great exercises and variations that are not possible...

As you know, MMA is a passion of mine. From a sporting demand there is nothing like it. Many people ask how we train mixed martial artist. The truth is we train them very similar to any athlete. What is very different is our conditioning and in particular our use of metabolic circuits. These...

This is a highlight clip of Bryan winning Gold in the Men's lightweight blue belt division at the U.S. Open. Bryan accomplished this at only 17 years old.

The Health Hut has featured the Impact Performance Training Blog as one (see # 5)of the Top 50 Exercise Science Blogs. DN

I was recently interviewed by Anthony Renna on the Strength Coach Podcast episode 42. A few things I spoke about were: ** Being “Brilliant at the Basics” **”Common Mistakes of a Mixed Martial Artist”**”Considerations and Training for MMA”**McGill’s...

What works best for a fighter? Linear or undulating periodization? Kettlebells or dumbbells? Olympic lifts from the floor or hang? What do you do for GPP? What exercises do you use to train pulsing? Did you grow a beard to look more like Ryan Reynolds (has nothing to do with this article but I...

Some of the training methods presented in this article are a continuation of my article, “Common Mistakes of a Mixed Martial Artist” and others are things that I have learned more about or added to my program over the last year. This should expose some training components that make MMA...

“I don’t have the time to travel”. This is the most common excuse that a trainer or coach gives for the fact that they don’t continue their education. Personally, I think it’s a lame excuse. Anthony Renna has now made it impossible for anyone to use that excuse....

Most of you already know who Michael Boyle is. Mike is one of the industries leaders and is definitely my biggest influence. I am VERY excited to not only feature Mike on the blog but also my favorite article he has written, 25 years, 25 mistakes. Like I have said time and time again. If you...

Andy is one of our athletes that probably has the best attitude when it comes to competition. He never gets mad when he loses…. in fact he seems the same if he wins or loses. Andy is a competing machine. The guy competes in every local tournament and even travels to the Pan Ams and the...

Today we have a special “Guest Blogger”, Mike Robertson. First let me start of with a big thanks to Mike for letting me post this up. If you are a trainer, you already know who Mike is…… if not, shame on you. Mike really hit the nail on the head with this. Most trainers...

I just recently did an interview with Mike Robertson. Mike is the President of Robertson Training Systems and the co-owner of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (I-FAST) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mike has made a name for himself as one of the premier performance coaches in the world,...

Thats right!! Another IPT location!!! Bigger and badder (is that a word?)!! Over the holiday break, the fitness elves (big thanks to all that helped — Carole, Phil P, Forrest, Phil S, and Bill O) snuck into IMPACT Beaverton and did some remodeling. Here is what they added: 650 sq. feet...

Here is a list of random things that I think everyone should have: The Magic Bullet This thing is a God send for blenders! It is small enough that it doesn’t take up to much space in the kitchen but has enough power to blend up anything you throw in it. It also comes with some many...

I have had numerous people ask me about P90X and I have to be honest……. I didn’t know what the hell it was. I thought it was a new type of motorcycle or 4 wheeler. I just finally got around to checking it out and I cringed the whole time I was watching! They use the science...

My friend Jon Chaimberg has a new DVD coming out soon and in it, he has a message to trainers and coaches. The summary of his message is to practice what you preach. The message may come off harsh to some but he makes a very good point. The truth hurts sometimes. Too often I see...

On Saturday, December 6th, IPT athlete Pro Escobedo became the two time FCFF Light Heavyweight Champion defeating a previous Champion Tom Matijacic. Pro worked so hard for this fight and all of his hard work paid off. He was a poster child for showing up to a fight ready and in shape. Tom was...

This is just funny…….REALLY...

This is a fun one that is a bit harder than it looks. It’s great for core/scapular stability. Focus on bracing the abdominals and pretend your favorite beer is on your hips……DON’T...

Tom Oberhue of Impact Jiu-jitsu and Performance Training just recently started a blog. Tom is my jiu-jitsu coach, one of my business partners and one of my best friends. For those of us that know Tom, we can all attest to his unbelievable coaching skills and his passion for learning. Tom will...