Inside the US Open Gym

For the last few days we have experienced an abundance of rain showers to put it mildly.
This has allowed me time to train with Kendrick and Balleret in the gym, hopefully giving them the edge when they get on the court. You need to be ready to perform at a high [...]

Day One at the US Open

It honestly feels as though I haven’t left this place…last year I was here until the finals and this year I am here before Qualification has started. Needless to say, deja vu set in the minute I got off the bus.
Since last week was spent working very hard on and off the [...]

US Open Looms - Training Camp Concludes in Vestal, NY

For the past 10 days we have had the luxury of staying at my parents house in Upstate, NY. The $50,000 Challenger proved to be a great spring board in final preparations for the final Grand Slam of the year, US Open.
We have had an abundance of different forms of training [...]

US Open Series - Here We Go!

Benjamin Balleret arrived in Amelia Island, FL, right after a Davis Cup victory in his home country of Monaco, and shorty after losing a first round qualifying match in Atlanta, GA.
The plan was to have 4 solid days of training before heading to California for the LA Open which is the start [...]

Staying Fit at 50

Ok, well the title to my blog is a little misleading…just a little! I always tease my super star client, Hideko Hallman about being just shy of 50. It’s a running joke, but there is no doubt about it, every time she walks into my personal training studio, she looks fitter and [...]

My First “P90X” Experience

If you turn on your TV and are surfing away, there is a good chance that you will see an infomercial for the fitness DVD package, P90x. The 90 refers to 90 days of training to get the body that you want, and the “X” stands for “extreme” training. In [...]

Lateral Step Up with Dr. Mark Frisk

The lateral step up will increase your strength in your quads, hips, and hamstrings. By holding the dumbbell in the opposite hand of the working leg, you engage your core across your body, while working on one legged balance.
Here is top 10 in the nation, Dr. Mark Frisk of Ponte [...]

HOTEL WORKOUT IN PARIS SEGMENT

Here is another small clip of what we did before the French Qualies started.
Benjiman Balleret, ranked 226, was leading 6-2, 4-6. 2-0, against the 130 ranked Santiago Ventura, but failed to solidify his lead in the third, losing 6-3.
Nonetheless, his body felt great, and he put himself in a position to win.

The Day Before Qualies Begin

It was easy to plan the schedule for Benjamin knowing that he had a club match on Sunday, and his first qualification match on Tuesday. One hit Monday morning , followed by an afternoon hotel workout, should be enough to get Benjiman to the starting line in Paris, ready to go.
As you can [...]

CLAY COURT TENNIS 101

It’s a fact that the Europeans have dominated over the Americans on the red clay for years. The main reason for this is that for many of the American juniors, they simply lack the knowledge on how to slide on the dirt.
Here is ATP, 225 ranked, Benjiman Balleret of [...]