Kneeling Medicine Ball Chest Pass - Pro Version

Here is a great exercise to increase your upper body power. I love mixing in this exercise in the workouts that I write up for my clients, especially to warm them up before their strength training, or before they play on the court.
It is one of my favorites because you can [...]

Field Workout - 20 yard Sprints - with Resistance

I have never been a fan of squats. Whenever I did them I felt that there was significant risk of injury to the lower back and that the muscles being used were primarily the mid to lower back muscles. Athletes need to run, not jump from spot to spot. This [...]

Rotational Core Power with The Big Bozz

This right here is one of my favorite exercises of all time! When I first got my 12 pound dyna ball, I slept with it for a week straight. Of course my wife wasn’t nearly excited as I was when it arrived, but I was and this is one [...]

Continuous Platform Jumps

There are many ways to get faster and one of them is by performing different types of plyometrics. Plyometrics is defined as “a type of exercise using explosive movements to develop muscular power, esp. bounding, hopping, and jumping.”
I like having some of my more advanced clients perform about 20 to 30 [...]

What is “The Core”

Everyone has heard of “the core”. But what exactly does that mean? Pisanitraining’s Kritopher Shumway wrote in and gave his definition of “the core”. Enjoy this scientific description that really breaks down each element and its purpose. ENJOY!
The core consists of both intra-abdominal and external abdominal [...]

Med Ball Chest Pass - Huge for Pushing Power!

Here is Ashley Kitchen of Hilton Head, SC, training in my personal training studio in Amelia Island, FL.
This exercise is one of my favorite power maneuvers for developing pushing power. It’s simple and very effective.
As you can see, I have Ash on her knees so that we [...]

First Day of Training Camp Underway in Malibu

Greetings from Malibu, CA, where Pisani Training is camping out for the next week and a half.
Back in action is former world number 39, Ashley Harkleroad. After giving birth just 2 months ago to little Charles Adams the 4th, Ashley is back on the court and in the gym, getting ready for team tennis [...]

Exercise of the Week - One Legged Box Squat

Here is one of the very best exercises that you can do for your legs.
It’s not easy and you need to work your way up to this one. A series of progressive exercises can lead you up to this great training tool.
Here is one of my first internet clients, and owner of www.NaturalBias.com [...]

Forehand - The Importance of Shoulders and Hip Rotation

In this rare, never before seen video, Tennis Professional, Aaron “Slotchy” Webster, talks about his interpretation of the forehand groundstroke and how the shoulders and hips play a huge roll in it.
He shows the importance of having a strong core throughout the entire body. He also points out how pivoting [...]

Kendrick Advances to 2nd Round - French Open

After battling for over 3 hours and 5 sets of tennis, American, Robert Kendrick, the kid they call “White Shadow” advanced to the 2nd round of the French Open.
This his White Shadow’s first ever win in Paris and the win has shown the world that Robert is ready to make his move into the top [...]