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The Parisi Two-Minute Drill
The 5 P’s of The Goblet Squat w/Kettle Bell The Play: The Goblet Squat The Purpose: To strengthen and contract the muscles in the lower back, hip flexors and glutes. Pre-Snap Read: Bend over and grab the outside of the kettle bell, with respect. Keep a neutral spine, rise back up to a standing position. …
The Correlation Between Running Technique and Injury Prevention
Proper running technique is critical for injury prevention, especially for the hamstrings. One of the key aspects to understand is that, “joint position determines muscle recruitment patterns.” For example, compare the difference if you were to perform a chin-up with your palms facing up (supinated), compared to a pull-up with your palms facing down (pronated). …
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Spotlight: The Edge
The Edge, as a company, has five locations in Northern Vermont. The Parisi Speed School is located within the Williston location just outside of Burlington. At 5,000 square feet, The Parisi Speed School powered by The Edge is viewed by the community as the premiere performance facility and rivals the facility at the University of …
Atlantic Health Sports Medicine Series: Hamstring Injuries
In last month’s Atlantic Health Sports Medicine Series, we focused on a part of the body that many of us have most likely injured at one time or another…the ankle. This month, we are going to focus on another area that seems to get frequently injured and plague even the highest level of athlete – …
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To Increase Quickness, Learn to How to Slow Down
by Bill Parisi, Founder To help take your on-field performance to the next level, we are going to focus on the secret to change of direction quickness. You are probably thinking to yourself right now that you know the answer. The secret however, is actually the opposite of what would seem to be conventional…good deceleration …
Gain Insight on the Business of Fitness
The sunshine state will be the epicenter of the fitness industry this weekend and Parisi will be playing it’s part. Beginning today at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando is the 34th Annual Athletic Business Conference and Expo. The AB Show brings together individuals from all segments of the athletic and fitness industry. During …
Franchising vs. Going It Alone
At some point, everyone asks themselves the question, “What would it be like to own my business?” For the vast majority of people, this is as far they get. The reason being is that they begin to answer that question in the following ways: “I wouldn’t know what to do.” “It will cost way too …
Parisi and NCSA Partnership Helps Athletes on the Field, and Off
In order for an athlete to reach his or her goals, they need a strategy. Whether it is improving times or improving grades, it is important to have a plan. Listen to our Founder, Bill Parisi, talk about how Parisi and NCSA can help you formulate a blueprint at they gym and in the classroom. …
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Active Dynamic Warm Up
There are many articles and sound research on the importance of an Active Dynamic Warm-up (ADW) and how it can increase performance. And contrary to popular belief, “the science and literature supports the epidemiologic evidence that static stretching before exercise does not reduce the risk of injury,” (Shrier, 1999). One of the most important pieces …
Omni Health and Fitness Spotlight
The Parisi Speed School at Franciscan Omni Health & Fitness is located in Schererville Indiana, just 30 minutes southeast of Chicago. Being a part of an 8,000+ member Medical Fitness Facility, owned by Franciscan Health, we recognized a need to serve the youth of our community in the same manner we have trained adults for …
Using Bands – The 5 P’s
The Play: Monster Walks With Bands The Purpose: To strengthen your stabilizer muscles, such as your glute medius and lateral rotator muscles in the hips. Pre-Snap Read: Place an elastic ban around your ankles, then get in an athletic position by keeping your back flat and arms apart. Performance: For the side monster walk, walk …