ChrisOct 28, 20192 minCompound Vs Isolated ExercisesWhen lifting weights at the gym, there are two main modes of exercise. First is isolated exercise and the second is compound exercise. ...
ChrisSep 12, 20194 minSport as a Rite of PassageWe think of rites of passage as monumental milestones in life. Events that as we endure carry us to our next stage. Whether it is...
ChrisSep 9, 20193 minManaging Tension in SportWhen you hear the word “tension,” what is the first thing that comes to mind? Tight hamstrings, tendon sprains, and fascia tears? Too...
ChrisJul 23, 20192 minHow Muscle is BuiltIf you're an athlete, chances are you want to become bigger, faster, and stronger. You know resistance training or lifting weights...
ChrisJul 18, 201912 minA Short Guide to Distance RunningOne of the most common phrases I hear as a running coach and strength and conditioning coach is “I only want to work in my fat-burning...
ChrisMar 2, 20193 minBeginner Running ProgramSpring is almost here and there is no better time to start running than now! Feel free to use this beginner's running program to get...
ChrisSep 13, 20181 minFitness at The Farmers' MarketJoin me this Saturday October 15th at 9:30am as I lead a FREE outdoor workout in the center of West Newton's Farmers' Market. This will...
ChrisJul 9, 20182 minFitness Facts & Recent HappeningsHey everyone, This week I want to share five fitness facts and three recent happenings. Five Fitness Facts: Insulin and growth hormone...
ChrisJun 6, 20181 minCove Summer FitnessIt’s summer! Take your workout outside with world-class trainer and coach Chris Johnson. Challenge yourself with a one-hour full-body...
ChrisMay 20, 20182 min10 Clear & Concise Weight Loss RulesThis past Thursday evening during 6:30pm Bootcamp Class, I tried explaining how weight loss works while my class was warming up. It...
ChrisMay 11, 20185 minThe Ten Most Common Fitness Questions AnsweredThe below was taken directly from my book, How to Improve at Fitness and Beat the Competition: Sport and Exercise Science for Athletes in...
ChrisMar 18, 20183 minHow to Improve at Fitness and Beat the Competition: Sport and Exercise Science for Athletes in SearcAfter five years of researching, analyzing, and filtering through all the garbage out there so you don’t have to, I am proud to launch my...
ChrisFeb 22, 20183 minFitness and Self-Care: Tips For Your Well-beingGetting daily exercise and knowing how to treat your body is essential for your well-being. But with our busy schedules and many...
ChrisDec 27, 20173 minSometimes our Problems Reside Beyond our Pain Part II: Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Girdle DysfunctionsContinuing from my previous post, the rotator cuff muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minor) and shoulder...
ChrisDec 19, 20173 minSometimes our Problems Reside Beyond our Pain: Ankle Mobility & Hip DysfunctionSquatting is one of the primary exercises athletes perform to improve performance, yet when working with new athletes I tend to see one...
ChrisDec 4, 20171 minLonger, Stronger, BetterAre you looking for an awesome full body workout so you can tear apart boulders like this? Well, here it is! Each round consist of HIIT,...
ChrisNov 6, 20171 minWhere Did All The Science Go???If you remember, my old website had a lot of sport and exercise science as well as running blogpost. Well, it's all gone...kinda. There...