Training Tips Done Right with D1: Bench Press TipsIn this video, Coach Jacob from D1 Training Grand Rapids demonstrates the importance of proper set up and execution when on the bench doing a barbell bench press. First, it’s important to maintain five points of contact: Both feet on the ground, your butt firmly on the ...Continue Reading
Training Tips Done Right with D1: Landmine Split JerkIn this video, Coach Chris from D1 Training Cool Springs demonstrates the proper movement for a Landmine Split Jerk. This is an exercise that will help build upper body strength and explosive power. This movement is great for athletic training but is also a functional ...Continue Reading
Strength Training: Don’t Skip Leg DayA lot of people dread leg day. Sometimes it’s easy to forget the importance of working out our legs because we tend to take them for granted. Leg day is hard, and arguably requires more strain and power than any other muscle group. Because of this, there is a running joke ...Continue Reading
Training Tips Done Right with D1: Trap Bar DeadliftIf you have ever seen the Trap Bar being used at the gym, you know it looks completely different than a barbell. First, you step inside it, and with a Trap Bar, you use a neutral grip. The benefit of using a Trap Bar for a deadlift is that it’s a little easier to add load, ...Continue Reading
Training Tips Done Right with D1: Band PushdownsIn this video, Coach Edgar from D1 Training East Mesa demonstrates how proper accessory moves can boost your bench press. Here are three ways to work your triceps with band pushdowns, for overall strength. To set it up, hang a band from the rack above, as seen in the video. ...Continue Reading
Coach’s Corner: D’Anthony Austin (Coach Dee)Have one conversation with D’Anthony Coach Dee and you will walk away with a smile on your face and a true understanding of how much he enjoys coaching. He remembers the aha moment in his life when he learned how much athletic performance can improve with training from a ...Continue Reading
Training Tips Done Right with D1: Bench Press TipsIn this video, Coach Jacob from D1 Training Grand Rapids demonstrates the importance of proper set up and execution when on the bench doing a barbell bench press. First, it’s important to maintain five points of contact: Both feet on the ground, your butt firmly on the ...Continue Reading
Fueled By Food: Adding in Healthy Foods for KidsA Blog Series by Registered Dietician, Keven Kailey Getting your child to try new foods can be a challenge. I was picky growing up and refused to eat vegetables. I even convinced my elementary school lunch lady that I was allergic to iceberg lettuce. She would make a special ...Continue Reading
D1 Training and FlexWork Sports to Partner for 2024 Camp Series with Pro AthletesD1 will be the official fitness and training partner for FlexWork Sports' 2024 Camp Series that includes over 100 camps across the U.S. coached by BIG names in Sports NASHVILLE. – D1 Training, an elite training and fitness concept known for its 5-Star Training Program and ...Continue Reading
D1 Training Believes in You, Not Just in Your New Year’s Fitness GoalsEvery January you, as consumers, get blasted with ads, emails, and text messages touting New Year’s fitness classes, promising to finally make this year the year you get fit, lose that belly fat, start working out as a family, or begin taking your training seriously. You’ve ...Continue Reading
Taking Control of Your Physical Fitness on a BudgetThere are so many ways that you can stay in great shape both at home and in your local area. This article, Taking Control of Your Physical Fitness on a Budget, includes insight from D1 Training's very own Director of Education, Matt Kite, that will help you start reaching ...Continue Reading
5 Foolproof Marathon Training TipsMap out your training Whether you’re starting from square one or are an experienced runner, it’s recommended to give yourself between 16-20 weeks to properly (and safely) train for an upcoming marathon. Taking the time to build up to a longer run will help prepare you for ...Continue Reading
The 7 Most Overrated Strength Machines at the GymD1 Training franchise gives a new idea to the way of working out, and strength machines are not exactly the key achieving your goal. Depending on how you use them, strength training machines can be the key to stronger arms, powerful glutes, and heavier lifts. Or they can ...Continue Reading
How Youth Sports Help Build CharacterDid you know that in the U.S. nearly 8 million student-athletes compete in team and individualized sport? Youth sports are often seen as just another hobby or a leisurely activity to keep children entertained and active - and while yes, youth sports are great for meeting the ...Continue Reading
The Injured Athlete’s Podcast: The Gift of Perseverance“I don’t love injuries, but they teach you a lot about who you are and what you can overcome.” Will Bartholomew Sports injuries happen. Dealing with them mentally is as taxing, if not more so, than dealing with the injury itself. The Injured Athlete’s Club podcast, hosted by ...Continue Reading
The 7 Most Overrated Strength Machines at the GymD1 Training franchise gives a new idea to the way of working out, and strength machines are not exactly the key achieving your goal. Depending on how you use them, strength training machines can be the key to stronger arms, powerful glutes, and heavier lifts. Or they can ...Continue Reading
