Summit Performance

a fledgling trainer trying to make gainzzz in this big bad world 💪🏼 #SummitPerformanceAthletics #personaltrainer #fitness #girlswholift

[Summit Performance @CTvalverde]

#FitTip foam rolling is great but in moderation. Like everything else 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Mike DOLCE @TheDolceDiet]

This is #Keto?! Hot dogs, fried cheese, and pork rinds???
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I saw this post on a popular KETO page but did not tag the page owner because I don’t want them to be trolled or harassed.… https://t.co/bzPI6N071l

[Summit Performance @CTvalverde]

#FitTip if you have a high stress job and you’re go go go all the time, HIIT is probs not for you. Stick with low intensity and weight training to give your nervous system a break

[Tony Gentilcore @tonygentilcore1]

STOP telling your clients/athletes:

- They're broken.
- They're dysfunctional.
- They need to be fixed.

INSTEAD:

- Focus on what they CAN do.
- Show them there's work to be done, but be emphatic on showing them success.
- Use more positive verbiage.
- Don't do kipping pullups

[Tony Gentilcore @tonygentilcore1]

Locking a rotational athlete into working ONLY with barbells and training them like a OLY or power lifter is a one way ticket to jacking them up; and not in a good way.

Use barbells. Heck, dabble in the OLY lifts.

But don’t put ALL your training eggs into those baskets.

[Summit Performance @CTvalverde]

#FitTip we evolved to have an incredible capacity for stamina. So we can do a lot of cardio. We need it, but apply it appropriately.

[Summit Performance @CTvalverde]

#FitTip your foot is a tripod. Keep all the major points in contact (big toe, pinky, heel) when squatting and deadlifting.

[Summit Performance @CTvalverde]

#FitTip if you’re injured, take time off. No one will get upset if you give yourself some time to heal. You could always make it worse by pushing through the pain. Know the difference between being uncomfortable and being in pain

[Summit Performance @CTvalverde]

#FitTip active recovery is the best recovery

[Lee Boyce @coachleeboyce]

This is a TERRIFIC exercise to create many benefits including:
-two force angles for lateral quad and medial glute recruitment
-reduced knee stress due to outward tension
-more upper body demand due to zercher hold

Lean in like Trevor Linden.

[Summit Performance @CTvalverde]

#FitTip deloading ia crucial. If you’ve been going balls to the wall with your compounds, take a week off to focus on mobility and flexibility. Your body will thank you

[Apple @Apple]

Turn off your notifications when you’re behind the wheel. Do Not Disturb While Driving. That’s iPhone.

[Onnit @Onnit]

What's your biggest gym pet-peeve?

Let the debate begin 👇

[Summit Performance @CTvalverde]

#FitTip drink your goddamn water guys. Coffee doesn’t count

[Summit Performance @CTvalverde]

#FitTip know the difference between a fitness model and an athlete on social media before you start buying their “programs”

[Summit Performance @CTvalverde]

#FitTip make sure you bullet proof those shoulders with some isometric holds

[Summit Performance @CTvalverde]

#FitTip mobility drills are crucial. You can lift heavy as fuck but if you can’t move well, what’s the point?

[Tony Gentilcore @tonygentilcore1]

Boring But It Works:

Having access to ample ankle dorsiflexion is imperative for many things, especially squatting. If someone lacks it I’ll have him or her roll their Tib Anterior (front of lower leg) and calf and then perform this simple ankle mobility drill -

[Summit Performance @CTvalverde]

#FitTip eat a high carb breakfast to get you through your workout. Carbs are the number one source of energy for cells