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  • Check out the Ohio State Buckeyes in Training

     

     

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    Coach Mick shares a meaningful message with the Buckeyes

    Coach MickThe  Ohio State Buckeyes'  Ass't  A.D. for Football Sports Performance, Mickey Marotti…..known around the Woody Hayes Athletic Center as "Coach Mick"… is preparing to hand over the "keys", both figuratively and literally,  of the OSU Buckeye Machine to his head Coach Urban Meyer  The Buckeyes check in to fall camp on Sunday as the off-season grind comes to a halt and the equipment managers start issuing shoulder pads, helmets and the rest of the gear to protect the players.  The team is ranked 5th in the coaches preseason poll, so you'd think that they have a ton of players returning. However,  there are only a handful of starters that will take the field against the Bowling Green State Falcons on September 3rd over in the giant horseshoe Ohio Stadium. 

    Pre-season respect like that is a tribute to great recruiting and great preparation. Ohio State brings in some great players, but that's only part of the equation when you're making runs at national championships. Preparation is also a huge piece of the pie and Coach Marotti has the experience to help guide these elite athletes to a higher level.

    Check out our ASAP exclusive behind the scenes photos and videos of the Ohio State Buckeyes in training!

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     DE Sam Hubbard, Coach Quinn Barham, DE Jalyn Holmes

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  • ASAP at Georgia State Panthers in Training Pics + Podcast

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    the new sleds sit in the forefront of the new Georgia State strength & conditioning facility

    THE ASAP PODCAST with Coach Scott Holsopple


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    Coach Scott Holsopple readies the team for a conditioning workout. 

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    Tons of new racks, machines, barbells, and weights
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    The Pit Sharks

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    Welcome to Atlanta

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    Panthers in training

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    Zebra Technologies and sport science consultant Ted Lambrinides sharing some recent training info with Coach Scott Holsopple

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  • ASAP Podcast with Exercise Physiologist Dr. Ellington Darden PhD: The Body Fat Breakthough

    Reknowned gym owner/fitness expert Roger Schwab of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania understands well of the principles of a type of exercise known as eccentric or negative training…so well that he invested thousands of dollars into a specialized type of training equipment called X-FORCE.  The same can be said of Joe Cirulli and his Gainesville (Florida) Health & Fitness Training Center. He has also acquired the  X-Force line of training equipment. The results at their training centers have been quite remarkable. I can testify to the training experience that I had in Bryn Mawr at Roger's Mainline Health & Fitness. My first twenty minute session, supervised by Roger Schwab left me with a feeling that I'd never quite felt from years of strength training and conditioning. In fact, recovery took several days. I couldn't wait to return for more…. and I did. However, flights to Philadelphia can add up. Then, I got word of exercise physiologist Ellington Darden's new book………

    The Body Fat Breakthrough

    Dr. Darden's new book

    Recorded at Kim Wood's Football Strength Clinic #4, ASAP overcame recording and technical difficulties and saved the audio for today's ASAP Podcast. Fortunately , our special guest Dr. Ellington Darden, was able to share some of his findings he's authored in his new book entitled: The Body Fat Breakthrough."  
    In the book, Darden details with plenty of motivating photographs, some of his findings on a new and interesting training regimen that produces some very noticeable results! Dr. Darden, an exercise phyiologist and author of 50 books dating back to 1973, knows how to deliver the point in easy to understand terminology. But, the huge message that I got from this new text is the reinforcement of the importance of Eccentric…or Negative Acentuated Training along with some new training techniques and methodology to my personal program and to those athletes and students whom I train.

    In his book, Dr. Darden explains how placing a greater emphasis on eccentric training can transform strength training and fitness training to new levels. And, his 30-30-30 Routine, which I've been experimenting with, is guaranteed  to provide your program with a spark for improved results. Here's the ASAP Podcast with El Darden and information on how to get a copy of his newest book…. a must for any fitness trainer, strength coach, personal trainer or athlete looking to bump up their program.

    ASAP Video and Blogpost by Ed Cicale
    All Rights Reserved ASAP~ Athletic Strength And Power 

  • Ken Mannie’s SPARTAN TRAINING

    You have to EARN the jersey at MSU.  Here's a quick look at Michigan State University's strength training world.

    Hang with ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power as we further delve into the transformation of the Michigan State Spartans. The 2014 Rose Bowl Champs and Big Ten Champions don't seem to be complacent. They're on a mission. Watch for us this summer…until then, here's something to keep you motivated.

     

    ASAP Blogpost by Ed Cicale
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  • Upper Back: Row Training Exercises with Univ. of Illinois Assoc Strength Coach Dave Andrews

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    ASAP went back to Fighting Illini Country last summer to check in on The University of Illinois Strength Training Program headed by Aaron Hillmann. And, there was plenty of work to be done and plenty of inspiration, too… especially the influence of a player who's considered to be one of college football greatest of all-time stars…Red Grange. 
    Dave andrewsBefore heading over to The Ribeye Restaurant to talk strength training with Hillmann and work on a 10oz. ribeye and salad bar, Assistant Strength Coach Dave Andrews took a few minutes prior to the football team training time to shoot this video on some great ways to build and strengthen the upper back musculature.
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  • Detroit Lions Weight Room & Training Camp Photos


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    Even in a northern state like Michigan, morning temperatures in the 50's and brisk winds don't blow through that often in mid August during the Detroit Lions Training Camp at their Allen Park, Michigan training center. But, that's the way it was on that day as I sported about five T-shirrts. Players brought out the cool weather gear and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Jason Arapoff definitely emphasized proper warm-up on this particular morning. The Detroit Lions put a good practice together despite the chill and ASAP got a close-up look at guys like Calvin Johnson, Matt Stafford, Michael Bush and the big rookie Larry Warford. 

    Following practice, we headed inside for some pics of the expansive weight training center that's overseen by Arapoff and his Assistant Strength Coach Ted Rath. These two have the Lions in good shape as they make their run at the NFC North crown for 2013. 

    Here's the photos…. just click here or on the Detroit Lions helmet above. Also, be sure to check back on our ASAP website and ASAP Twitter feed toward the end of the season for updates on their Detroit Lions Strength & Conditioning Clinic which is usually held in February….and one of the better and most well organized clincs that you'll attend.
    Blogpost & Photos by Ed Cicale All Rights Reserved by ASAP Athletic Strength And Power 

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  • Roger Schwab Podcast: Main Line Health & Fitness, Philadelphia, PA

    IMG_5520While making my way around the huge, sprawling metropolis of Philadelphia, I was finally able to drive into one of the finer suburbs that you'll see anywhere in the USA… known as Bryn Mawr. It's a centerpiece of what's known as the Main Line. It's all good!

    In fact, it's in this area of Philly where you'll find some of the most interesting, and expensive, revolutionary strength training machines called X-Force. Roger Schwab, the founder of Main Line Health & Fitness has been in business there since he opened on Thanksgiving Day in 1976. Today, his training center maintains 35,000 square feet and is home of 120 pieces of vintage Nautilus, Med-X and Hammer Strength strength machines. There's also a full compliment of all of the popular cadio training equipment. In addition, they have a nutrition and smoothie bar!

    But, it was in January 2012 when Schwab decided to add the X-Force "Negative Training" Equipment to his training center.
    LogoEquipment that puts the emphasis on the eccentric phase of the repetition. Exercise physiologists have determined that a person can handle 40% more weight on the negative phase of the "rep"….thus, trainees who focus their workouts on this aspect are set to reap some great gains! And it was with the addition of this advanced training system that has incredibly increased…. that is tripled, the personal training segment of his facility in Bryn Mawr. 

    In this ASAP Podcast, Roger Shwab discusses his Mainline Health & Fitness Training Center. Click here or on the official ASAP Podcast logo.

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    Roger Schwab Podcast

    Here's some photos of his Main Line Health & Fitness Center 

    Blogpost by Ed Cicale

     

  • Roger Schwab Podcast: Main Line Health & Fitness, Philadelphia, PA

    IMG_5520While making my way around the huge, sprawling metropolis of Philadelphia, I was finally able to drive into one of the finer suburbs that you'll see anywhere in the USA… known as Bryn Mawr. It's a centerpiece of what's known as the Main Line. It's all good!

    In fact, it's in this area of Philly where you'll find some of the most interesting, and expensive, revolutionary strength training machines called X-Force. Roger Schwab, the founder of Main Line Health & Fitness has been in business there since he opened on Thanksgiving Day in 1976. Today, his training center maintains 35,000 square feet and is home of 120 pieces of vintage Nautilus, Med-X and Hammer Strength strength machines. There's also a full compliment of all of the popular cadio training equipment. In addition, they have a nutrition and smoothie bar!

    But, it was in January 2012 when Schwab decided to add the X-Force "Negative Training" Equipment to his training center.
    LogoEquipment that puts the emphasis on the eccentric phase of the repetition. Exercise physiologists have determined that a person can handle 40% more weight on the negative phase of the "rep"….thus, trainees who focus their workouts on this aspect are set to reap some great gains! And it was with the addition of this advanced training system that has incredibly increased…. that is tripled, the personal training segment of his facility in Bryn Mawr. 

    In this ASAP Podcast, Roger Shwab discusses his Mainline Health & Fitness Training Center. Click here or on the official ASAP Podcast logo.

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    Roger Schwab Podcast

    Here's some photos of his Main Line Health & Fitness Center 

    Blogpost by Ed Cicale

     

  • Univ of Kentucky Olympic Sports Strength Coach John Spurlock: Band Squats & Goblet Squat Techniques


    IMG_5207We traveled back down I-75 South to Lexington, Kentucky and sought out some technique advice for this video. University of Kentucky Olympic Sports Strength Training Coach, John Spurlock explains the Band Squat and Goblet Squat, while assistant Adam DeFelice demonstrates.

  • Univ of Kentucky Olympic Sports Strength Coach John Spurlock: Band Squats & Goblet Squat Techniques


    IMG_5207We traveled back down I-75 South to Lexington, Kentucky and sought out some technique advice for this video. University of Kentucky Olympic Sports Strength Training Coach, John Spurlock explains the Band Squat and Goblet Squat, while assistant Adam DeFelice demonstrates.