Nick is a trainer & strength coach with 11 years of experience. He will soon finish a Doctor of Chiropractic and holds a BS & MS in Exercise Science. Monmouth County, New Jersey
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By Nick Occhipinti + 1 other for STACK - 8 min read
At-Home Sport Specific Training Made Simple
Training at home, or with minimal equipment, can be frustrating for athletes and coaches. Creativity has its limits, and without fancy machines, a turf field, and access to your own strength coach, training for a specific sport may seem impossible. This quick guide can teach you to create sport-specific workouts, for any sport, by manipulating a few key variables in...
By Nick Occhipinti + 1 other for STACK - 9 min read
Navigating the Wild West of Sports Supplements
Sport and nutrition supplements are a massive, billion-dollar industry worldwide. It can be very tempting to believe some of the outrageous claims on the bottles and advertisements when looking for a competitive edge. Promises of faster fat loss, enhanced muscle gain, improved performance, and lightning-quick recovery are rarely delivered. Unfortunately, many of the benefits from these products are unfounded or...
By Nick Occhipinti + 1 other for STACK - 6 min read
The Athlete's Guide to Choosing the Right Strength Coach
As a young athlete, you want to do everything in your power to excel in your sport. You practice hard. You listen to your coach. You make adjustments in your game. You study film. You show up early. You stay late. Now you want to invest in your strength, explosiveness, and health by working with a trainer or strength coach....
By Nick Occhipinti + 1 other for STACK - 7 min read
How Every Athlete Can Become More Powerful for Sport
Every athlete from every sport will benefit from becoming more powerful, more explosive. From football to golf, lacrosse to swimming, and gymnastics to ultimate frisbee, there are moments in the sport where maximal power is expressed. This maximal power can be the difference between winning and losing. But what is power? How is it trained? And how can you develop...
