No bones about it ! Hockey stops are a great exercise for learning the mechanics of change of direction. It is also an excellent plyometric drill. I do it in my adult fitness classes as well. Here is an interesting view of the body’s mechanics. Crazy to see how much my femur internally rotates …
Coaches need a break from the track? Boxing workouts don’t disappoint.
Boxing is the BOMB! Honestly, after 20 years of teaching boxing classes, anyone can learn. If you are a Parisi Coach and looking to maintain your conditioning and explosivity while taking a break from the turf try the following boxing workout. There is something very powerful about learning how to throw a punch- I mean …
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Support Veterans Day- by collecting unwanted candy for the troops.
There are so many great examples of how the Parisi network serves its local communities. This is a simple event that helps not only the parents, but is also positioned very well for Veteran’s Day. As you know, Veteran’s Day is honored in November. Operation Gratitude has a candy drive. It is very simple: register …
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6 Takeaways from the Parisi Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona
There are so many ways to create a dynamic training experience using Box Command. Whether you are utilizing the new WOW routines, create a class plan that positions max force production before the application section of the Parisi workouts. This can be as simple as doing a 3-5 minute bracket that overloads the central neuromuscular …
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Kids are goofballs
Classes at the Parisi Speed School would not be super successful if all of our kids acted like goofballs. However, when your most serious kids show a more fun and outgoing side you can’t help but be happy. Here’s a look at Diego Frausto a track runner who is trying to figure out his events, …
Inside the Chicago Parisi Speed School
POW! Gym is the home of the Chicago Parisi Speed School. Since 2001, we have been offering adults and kids fitness and martial arts. The Parisi Speed School is a results driven youth sports performance program. The Parisi Youth Training System is available in 90+ locations worldwide.POWGYMCHICAGO.com offers 30+ classes for kids and our Parisi …
Inside the West Loop Speed School
The Parisi Speed School Network is connected by mission and vision. I have taken a lot of pride in seeing how other schools run their classes and design they youth sports performance facilities. For the Chicago market, you can receive all the excellence offered from the Parisi program over 20 years. Here is a look …
The ADW Adapted to the VertiMax
The National Parisi Summit in Scottsdale introduced several strategic partnerships for Parisi school owners. One relationship that seems even stronger is the one with VeriMax. Although their equipment has been a part of the preferred purchase list for school owners, VertiMax presented a training program during the Advanced Training that was held previous to the …