In December 2023, I launched a daily series of 365 virtual padwork videos, creating a resource for boxing enthusiasts of all levels. What began as a creative experiment quickly became a globally followed project, showing me the power of dedication and innovation in delivering valuable content.

Master the art of boxing with a systematic approach to assessing techniques. Introducing the PUNCH model – Position, Utility, Nuance, Coordination, and Habituation. Whether you're a boxer striving for excellence or a dedicated trainer, this framework will help you improve your boxing skills.

To enhance rapid recall of complex information like anatomical terms and exercise routines, personal trainers can utilize four powerful mnemonic techniques that create strong associations in memory. These aids include the Keyword Technique, the Number Code, the Visual Alphabet, and the Memory Palace.

Unlock Stoic wisdom to build physical and mental resilience on your fitness journey. Embrace the power of Stoic techniques inspired by Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Seneca. Strengthen your inner fortitude and find balance between mind and body.

Motivations for exercise extend far beyond physical appearance or health prevention, driven instead by a complex interplay of 21 ethical concepts that shape personal behaviour and decision-making. These motivations range from self-directed concepts like Agency, Autonomy, and Care, to principles like Character building, Flourishing, honouring Evolution or Tradition, and the direct pursuit of Pain and Pleasure.

To elevate your boxing fitness training and develop unpredictability, you can vary your punch sequences based on the "ABC's of Combo Style": Aggressive, Body, and Counter. Aggressive combos build cardiovascular fitness and power, Body combos target the midsection to boost core strength and endurance, and Counter combos improve reflexes and defensive timing by being thrown in response to an attack.

Design thinking is a client-centric problem-solving process that personal trainers can use to create bespoke, highly effective training programs by integrating empathy, creativity, and continuous refinement. This involves a five-stage iterative cycle: Empathy, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test/Iterate.

Dive into legendary boxing combinations. Discover the strategic genius of boxing icons like Foreman, Jones, and Mayweather. Learn, remember, and master these moves with a structured approach.

Elevate your training by visualizing your heavy bag as a dynamic sparring partner, refining your technique and adaptability. Explore creative scenarios that challenge your skills, from mythical battles to emulating the greats, and watch your boxing abilities soar through visualization.

Learn how understanding Erikson's stages of psychosocial development can enhance your personal training approach. By tailoring your techniques to each client's developmental stage, you can build trust, foster confidence, and help them achieve their fitness goals in a way that is meaningful and effective.

Discover why this age-old sport is capturing hearts across boroughs as the go-to fitness discipline. Explore its transformative power, from building cardiovascular strength to offering a mental respite, as it captivates both novices and veterans in the city.

Explore the impact of visualization exercises. Picture a serene forest walk or imagine worries floating away – these simple techniques may relax the body, lower stress, slow the heart rate, and give us a practical way to enhance our well-being

Dive into the 'ABC Blocks' method for streamlined defence training. This guide breaks down each move from Rear Catch to Lead Elbow, helping you refine your skills one letter at a time. Explore, practice, and perfect with this systematic approach.

Both critical thinking and boxing hinge on discipline, rapid analysis, and adaptability. Whether in the ring or in debate, quick evaluations and strategic shifts are paramount. These parallels highlight the blend of physical skill and intellectual depth.

The Big Five personality traits are a widely used model in psychology that can be highly relevant to personal trainers. By understanding and accounting for differences in openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism, trainers can better tailor their approach to meet the specific needs of each client.

By applying systems thinking, personal trainers can view problems as part of a larger, interconnected system and consider multiple perspectives and the larger context in which a problem exists, ultimately leading to more effective and sustainable strategies for achieving clients' fitness goals.

Iconic boxing gyms have played a significant role in the history of the sport, serving as training grounds for some of the greatest fighters of all time. Explore the boxing gyms that are legendary in their own right, from the gritty, no-frills gyms of the past to the modern, state-of-the-art facilities of today.

Harness the power of creative problem solving (CPS) as a personal trainer. Utilize brainstorming and SCAMPER techniques to design effective workouts, market services, and manage time efficiently. Stay ahead, differentiate, and provide exceptional service. Teach clients CPS principles for their fitness success. Achieve better results and a rewarding fitness experience.

Learn the seven traits that people appreciate most in a personal trainer and tips to develop them. Discover how to be flexible, motivational, empathetic, and more. Use a fitness mnemonic to help you remember them all and "workout" wonders for your clients' fitness journey.

Including exercises that focus on the primal human movement patterns in each of the three planes of motion can improve overall physical health and fitness. Squatting, lunging, pushing, pulling, hinging, rotating, and gait exercises target different areas of the body and promote practical strength and improved fitness. By incorporating a variety of these exercises, you can create a comprehensive workout routine that helps achieve your fitness goals and maintain a healthy body.