We have entered a different training age and have to pivot as coaches and trainers to figure out how to be successful in the health, fitness, wellness and performance field. We have been in the business for over 30 years and have been coaching some clients for over 25 years! How do you get to […]
It is very challenging and unpredictable being a high school track and field coach AND to deal with Northeast weather. We have found a pretty successful method considering the circumstances of the new world, minimal weight room time, environmental factors such as training and OUTDOOR meets in the WINTER (new due to pandemic.) Alas we […]
We as human beings are enduring some challenging times currently. This pandemic has changed all too much, including how people live their daily lives. Which can directly affect their health. What is also concerning is the lack of activity in our youth today. Studies have shown minimal activity and a toxic lifestyle = chronic illness […]
Most people will experience low back pain at some point in their life. As health and fitness professionals when a client or athlete comes to us with symptoms, the first thing we should do is listen to what they have to say. We need to make a detailed history of their symptoms, lifestyle, activity level […]
Bradshaw Persona Fitness has partnered up with Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to help raise money to beat cancer! What better way than to help out one another to be healthy, build community and have a fun time. Join us for a FREE Total Body Training September 24th from 5:15pm-6:15pm. You must register to join the […]
Here we have two football players, one an offensive player the other a defensive player. One collegiate, the other semi-pro (and coach here at Bradshaw Personal Fitness). Both position have elements of cutting, deceleration, change of direction and sprints, all of which happening on a single leg motion. We must be strong and stable doing […]
Our client won’t let his wheelchair get in the way. Rick, has been strength training and working toward getting stronger so he can play sport again. Check him out!
Even though gyms maybe closed, there are still so many things we can do to utilize movement and stay strong. Here are some examples and all done outdoors: Hip Bridge Inverted Row Deadbug using Gray Cook Band Reverse Plank Hold Single Leg Reverse Plank Hold Double Arm and Alternating Press Back
Ladder drills are a complex series of movements performed on the, you guessed it…ladder, why we do them: beneficial for the central nervous system, multidirectional movements, any age can use them, low level plyometrics, used as a warm up or conditioning and just overall fun! Remember if you don’t move it you lose it! Here […]
Times are tough right now, if you weren’t into exercise before quarantine, most likely you won’t be exercising during. We wanted to talk about how exercise isn’t the end all be all to a healthy lifestyle. It is just a piece to the whole puzzle. Maybe you’re reading this, sitting there and thinking to yourself… […]