Play Better Golf with these Stick Mobility Movements
Play Better Golf with these Stick Mobility Movements Stick Mobility is a training modality our Tampa personal trainers utilize frequently at our facility. The sticks help our clients improve their range of motion, total body strength, posture, stability, and neuromuscular control. We love using it [...]
Why You Should Invest in a Personal Trainer
Why You Should Invest in a Personal Trainer The Tampa bay area has no shortage of gyms. As someone who used to attend a gym, I wholeheartedly believe that the South Tampa personal trainer scene has been an investment that’s paid for itself many times over. [...]
TRX Exercises that will Lower your Golf Handicap
TRX Exercises that will Lower your Golf Handicap The TRX suspension trainer is a piece of exericse equipment we utilize frequently at Tampa Strength. The TRX susupension trainer uses body weight and gravity as resistance to build strength, balance, flexibility and core control. We love it because it [...]
The Best Core Exercises You’ve Never Heard of
The Best Core Exercises You've Never Heard of Several potential benefits of core training according to Men’s Fitness include: improved sports performance, reduction in lower-back pain, better posture, development of stronger breathing muscles and a slimmer waistline. Unfortunately, many individuals still believe crunches and sit-ups are the best core exercises. [...]
Tampa Strength Owner Recounts struggle with energy drink addiction
Tampa Strength Owner Recounts struggle with energy drink addiction Personal trainer Shawn Balow realized he had a problem when he couldn’t sleep. “So you’re coming in for your night session to train people,” Balow said. “You want a [...]
Health Benefits of Using a Rowing Machine
Health Benefits of Using a Rowing Machine Rowing has been a popular sport long before it was added to the list of eligible sports for the Olympics in 1896. This also makes it one of the oldest sports in the Olympic Games. [...]
Four Stretches You Should Do Before You Hit the Links
Four Stretches You Should Do Before You Hit the Links Early tee times are a common occurance for a significant portion of golfers. If you like to hit your first drive as the sun comes up, you may not be leaving [...]
How to Avoid the Dreaded Golfer’s Elbow
How to Avoid the Dreaded Golfer’s Elbow One of the most common golf-related injuries or complaints is pain at the inside of the elbow. This pain is usually localized over the bony prominence on the inside part of the elbow. In [...]
5 Exercises to add more distance to your golf game
5 Exercises to add more distance to your golf game Golfers tend to be obsessed with exercises to hit the golf ball farther – not the ones that’ll find squirrel’s homes or the nearby pond, but the ones that are launched right down [...]
How Stick Training Can Make You a Better Athlete
How Stick Training Can Make You a Better Athlete When you exercise on a regular basis, the last thing you want is to get hurt. Everyone wants to stay injury free, but when you’re an athlete you can’t afford to miss out on training. [...]
Take Your Squat to Another Level
Take Your Squat to Another Level Devoting time to a regular exercise routine every week can be challenging. Other responsibilities like family, career and/or education can leave little time for the gym. That’s why workout efficiency is an important part of a long term [...]
Stick Training
Stick Training Stick Mobility The different types of exercise programs that exist today are seemingly endless. If you type “best type of exercise” into google, you’ll get everything from yoga to Cross fit. My answer to the question “what’s the best form of exercise?” [...]
Healthy Easy Recipes
Healthy Easy Recipes It’s ALL about quick and easy recipes, especially during the busy work week. And it truly doesn’t get much easier (or tastier!) than these recipes!Make-ahead meals are the key to happiness (and sanity)! I mean you can literally just dump all of [...]
Stick Mobility Benefits
Stick Mobility Benefits Mobility There’s more to fitness than lifting weights and gaining strength. Mobility is an essential part of any workout. Being mobile is a crucial aspect of being healthy. If we are not able to move a joint freely through its full [...]
On the Go Breakfast or Snack
On the Go Breakfast or Snack Many of us have jobs that are pretty demanding where we barely have time to sit down and eat. On the go snacks and meals are sometimes the only chance we get to eat. Did you know [...]
Cardio & Strength Building Battle Ropes Workout
Cardio & Strength Building Battle Ropes Workout Battle ropes are becoming more popular in gyms across the country thanks to the comprehensive health benefits they provide. First, they're an effective tool for improving cardiorespiratory fitness. In fact, a 2015 study states that just 10 [...]
Expanding Tampa Strength’s TRX programming
Expanding Tampa Strength's TRX programming The TRX suspension trainer is a frequent component of members' workouts at Tampa Strength. In order to increase their knowledge on this training modality Coach Shawn and Coach Nick recently attended a TRX training course. The information gained [...]
Mobility Class Coming SOON to Tampa Strength
Mobility Class Coming SOON to Tampa Strength We are happy to announce that we are going to offer a group mobility class starting February 6, 2018 at 6pm.The class will continue to be on Tuesdays at 6 after that. This class will help [...]
The Best Workout for Your Golf Game
The Best Workout for Your Golf Game You want the best workout for your golf game? Then you need the right mix of movements. Just like golfing itself, the best workout requires a mix of skill, coordination, and muscle. You need to start [...]
Golf Training Systems Kettlebell Workout
Golf Training Systems Kettlebell Workout Everyone has heard of kettlebells at this point. While they can be used for standard exercises (like presses, squats, lunges, etc.), the shape and unique weight distribution of the kettlebell makes them ideal for ballistic training. Ballistic training [...]
Nutrition Spotlight: Avocado
Nutrition Spotlight: Avocado Exercise is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Another huge component is proper nutrition. The optimum approach to nutrition can vary from person to person, but everyone can benefit from knowing the health benefits provided by the foods in [...]
Golf Training Systems Sandbag Workout
Golf Training Systems Sandbag Workout If you haven't incorporated sandbag training into your fitness plan, you are really missing out. It's unique design helps the user improve flexibility, increase grip strength and build core muscles. Those are just a few of the benefits that [...]
Three Training Tools That Are Guaranteed to Enhance Your Golf Game
Three Training Tools That Are Guaranteed to Enhance Your Golf Game There are many ways to enhance your golf game. Chances are you haven’t tried them all. In the case of this list of unconventional training equipment, you may [...]
Golf Training Systems Single Kettlebell Workout
Golf Training Systems Single Kettlebell Workout Everyone from athletes to soccer moms can benefit from kettlebell training. It helps develop explosive power, build strength endurance and teaches users to operate their body as single unit. These benefits are also tailor made for those individuals looking to improve their [...]
Golf Training Systems TRX Workout
Golf Training Systems TRX Workout You don't need a barbell, stacked with plates to improve your fitness. TRX training is an innovative form of exercise that uses suspension bands to build strength, balance, flexibility and stability. Increasing these aspects of your fitness will [...]