I joined a new large gym chain yesterday. As I progressed through my training routine I noticed a trainer leading 4 men through a workout. I believe it was an informal group because the trainer himself was working out with the group. He simply told everyone what they were going to do next, counted out [...]

Review of Kettlebell Sport & Fitness Magazine I was excited to see that there now is a dedicated magazine to the benefits of Kettlebell training, whether for sport of just strength and conditioning. The major word for the magazine after pulling it out of my mailbox – disappointment. First – the picture on the cover [...]

Program Workshop 4 hours of hands on instruction to learn simple, results driven program design. April 30th 10am-2pm Sign up now to secure your space It is the responsibility of the trainer to learn what is not taught by most certification programs. Pursue education that will benefit your clients. This workshop is a great stepping stone. [...]

I just got back from Marty Gallagher’s Power Lifting Workshop. He and Donald Berry, RKC set up a small group for about 3 hours to work on the three power lifts. I am not a big power lifter, but as an olympic weightlifter I am certainly concerned with getting raw strength. Marty is a former [...]

 Having trouble losing weight? Hitting a plateau with your workouts? Train your body to lose weight. The secret to losing weight is in enhancing the functioning of your central nervous system (CNS). The CNS integrates the information that it receives from, and coordinates the activity of, all parts of the body. To enhance CNS functioning [...]

Brian Wright Personal Training is excited to announce the new found friendship and partnership with Yoga Time Studio in Purcellville, VA. We firmly believe that yoga and strength training go hand in hand. The Ashburn Studio will soon offer Yoga classes. Check back here for more details.

If you grew up with parents who won’t quite let go of their rebellious 70’s side,  A Yin & Yang symbol usually just means a flash back to the groovy van they would putts around in, occasionally having to drop you off at school. That’s not just me, right? Well, there is actually a lot [...]

Kettlebell Training for Football Players Football is a very diverse sport. Certainly every athlete, no matter the position, needs to be strong, flexible, mobile, and powerful, but each position may require different athletic abilities and therefore different training protocols. The explosive power of a lineman might be of a greater intensity than that of a [...]

Your brand is super important. It goes beyond your name and your service. I know a million trainers that pass in and out of health clubs, corporate facilities, and condo gyms training clients who are remembered only by their clients (they hope for their renewal’s sake). The rest of the people that see them percieve [...]