In the virtual training space, there are a few principles, as I see it, that each coach should be adhering to in order to ensure their athlete(s) are getting the coaching experience they deserve. So, below are my big four that every online personal program should be following.

The Conquer MMA program is developed alongside my training of the fighters from FAA CT (Fighting Arts Academy). Over the years, we have built a program that allows these fighters and practitioners to train on and off the mats in a way that compliments the other.

What is the secret sauce in training? Well, for many of us it’s strength. Yes, for the sport of CrossFit, you will find the age-old debate around what is the “price of admission” - strength or endurance. The correct answer is “yes”.

It seems to me that “Individual Design” is actually becoming a buzz word lately. I say that because there are a lot of programs that specialize in templates now putting focus to Individual Design. Although this concept has been around forever, even before James Fitzgerald popularized it, with good reason, it’s still relatively newer in the CrossFit world.

When you are working online with a training program or coach (hopefully the latter if you have specific goals), it is important to keep your eye on these four indirect components of your training plan to yield the greatest return.

That’s right folks, there is one thing you are missing as you ascend up the ladder of competitive fitness. You might be thinking to yourself, “this dude is nuts.” “There is no way I am missing anything.” “I have a coach, and he/she makes sure I am doing everything I need to do.” Well, if you are reading this, then you might have a small speckle of doubt within your training.

Clients are always searching for the next great way to improve their fitness. Oftentimes, they do not realize that the optimal way to improve their fitness is already within them.