Focus Integrated Fitness

04/23/2020

04/09/2020

Complimentary Class - PT6 is Now Virtual! - https://mailchi.mp/71a36ea1b486/still-interested-in-becoming-a-personal-trainer-1387428

09/23/2019

Focus is HIRING. If you are are passionate about fitness and looking for a career in client services, sales, management or personal training in New York City, then join our team!

Check out https://www.focusnyc.com/careers to learn more.

09/05/2019

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/why-its-never-too-late-to-start-exercising

Healthline interviewed Focus co-founder Joe Masiello on the latest research proving it's never too late to start exercising. Even if you’ve never worked out regularly and are older, your body has the same ability to build muscle. Do you know anyone who keeps "putting it off"? Share this to show them it's not too late to hit the gym!

A team at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom compared the ability of men to build muscle mass. They looked at two groups: People older than 60 who exercised at least twice a week for at least 20 years and those who didn't have a consistent workout routine.

09/21/2018

Hang Tight!
TRX Walkouts are challenging, fun and help build a strong upper body and core.
demonstrates a perfect walkout.
Start with your body parallel to the floor. Walk your hands backwards while keeping your legs fully extended and spine in "neutral" position. Don't let your hips drop.
Perform 5 walkouts for 3-5 rounds with a 60-second rest in between rounds.
Want to add a level of difficulty?
Hold the final :handstand" position at the end of each rep for 3-5 seconds before returning to starting position.

09/19/2018

Spotting 101: Dumbbell Bench
The proper spotting technique during the dumbbell bench exercises is at the writs to ensure safety and prevent injury.

Pro Tip: This technique is safer than spotting at the elbows

09/17/2018

Box like a champ!

Our trainers are equipped with the skills and knowledge - all you need is 40- minutes to reveal your inner champ!

09/14/2018

CORE CORE CORE!!!

arrives to a single arm handstand after weeks of core training.

Pro Tip: Core strength leads to better balance and stability and can reduce back pain.

09/12/2018

Fire up your hamstrings!

Change up leg day by incorporating nordic hamstring lowers focusing on the eccentric action. How slow can you go without touching the floor?

09/10/2018

Rower Exercises that Aren't Rowing?
rocks her core with this knee tuck/plank combination on the rowing machine.
To Perform:
Get into a push-up position with your feet on the seat of the rower.
Bring your knees into your chest in a tuck position, then extend y our knees back out to a plank position.
Repeat for 10-15 reps.
Too Easy?
Add a push-up between knee tucks.

09/07/2018

Legs For Days!

Try the Vipr lateral lunge to improve lateral leg strength.
FOCUS on:
Lunging directly to your side.
Sit back into the hip of the leg that you lunge towards.
Reach across the body with the hand holding the vipr but remain tall
Drive off of that leg and return to the standing position.
Repeat 10 repetitions then switch directions. Repeat 3-5 rounds with a 60-90 seconds rest.