Your INFLICT certified trainers are Craig Donen and Danny Nigro. Both were Division I volleyball players and have competed at the highest level for their sport. They bring to the table an extensive background in fitness, strength & conditioning. They know what it takes to maintain fitness and overall health without compromising joint and muscle function. These are the guys your trainer wishes he or she worked under. Click the links below to read their bios.
After college sports I knew I wasn’t at my potential as an athlete. There was so much more I wanted to do. I began to train as a way to experiment with my abilities. Training helps me keep my focus in all aspects of life, both mentally and physically.
Also, seeing positive changes as a result of training is a good feeling. Many people don't know they have great genetic potential. Training others also motivates me to train harder and to stay in shape. I believe training prepares you for an active lifestyle. If you don’t train, unhealthy patterns may begin to emerge. Your overall health begins to get affected, evidenced in something as superficial as your skin, to low energy, headaches, back pain, addictive bad habits, fat, depression, osteoporosis... then it gets serious. Life’s too short for that. I want to help people live to their potential, and not fall into damaging patterns.
I’m a competitive beach volleyball player, so my week is spent training for the next tournament or day at the beach with friends. I’m a believer and product of the INFLICT system. Three days a week I’m training my full body using the workouts. I pick the workouts I know will help prepare me specifically for the next challenge. On my off days I train cardio for at least an hour. It’s usually interval jump training, sprint, and tempo cardio.
Two reasons. One, I train for my own clients. Sounds self-centered, but they’re taking their bodies through the gauntlet, breaking through mental barriers as well as physical – so that means I shouldn’t? I want to lead by example. If I’m not training everyday why call myself a trainer. And how can I preach the importance of regular exercise if I’m not an active participant?
Two, I was a typical college athlete and put my body through 4 years of HELL, including intense strength and conditioning with a classic substandard strength and conditioning regimen. The result? I left college sports chronically hurt. I’m 30 now, and thanks to our INFLICT 50 workout progression I’m the strongest I’ve ever been – and I’m healthy. No more injuries. I train everyday and hard. Why? Because I love knowing I can get up anytime and hit the trail, the gym, the court, whatever, whenever and without hesitation. I’m also setting the stage for later in life, when it really matters – like when my kids want me to charge the playground with them.
Three full INFLICT workouts per week with at least a day of rest in between. Days I’m not “Inflicting” I’m doing cardio which varies from tempo workouts to more anaerobic based workouts, like hill repeats and sprints. I foam roll before and after every workout, get in a good stretch session after workouts, and ice sore joint and muscles. And you better believe my diet is dialed in. Otherwise, it’s all for not.
JUST SHOW UP! That’s 90% of the battle. Two weight training workouts a week, minimum. That’s all we’re asking for. The bottom line, when you move (workout) regularly, you’re body will want to keep moving. It’s a pattern. When you stop moving, your body will go through a small transition. Then, it won’t want to move anymore. Another pattern! That’s the evil cycle that traps most folks. I won’t bore you with the umpteen amount of reasons getting your fitness dialed in will help you throughout life. Instead, I’ll leave you with the classic adage. You get one body. Take care of it!