V-Core Functional Athletics

If you like kettlebells, you will love the Bulgarian Bag.
Invented by Bulgarian wrestler coach Ivan Ivanov in 2005 and was originally developed for wrestlers to build functional strength, grip, rotation and conditioning.

So if you’re a grappler or martial artist, it’s definitely worth adding to your training.

Love this little throwback with 💪

Quick kickboxing sesh with the boys after work.
It’s good to have a break from the weights today. Great active recovery day, loosen up the joints, still get the heart rate going, clear the mind and burn a few calories 🔥

Look after you’re body, it’s your temple.

Focus on a balanced lifestyle.

Some young ones seem to be more broken than the old ones, age really is just a number and you’re only as old as you feel.

If you move well, stay strong and keep your body functioning well, then you’ll be able to enjoy the journey much more and do more of the things you love.

It’s not about chasing youth, learn to age gracefully with functional strength.

Much love

Coach Vinnie

The roster, the long days, the time away, it all demands a lot from us. So staying steady through it all takes real strength, both mentally and physically.

But showing up, pushing through, and taking care of yourself even when it’s hard, that matters more than most people will ever understand.

Because when you’re at your best, you’re able to give your best to the people waiting for you at home, the ones who rely on you, miss you, and love you most.

Deep respect to every FIFO brother carrying the load and doing it for their family, day in and day out. You’re not alone in it. 👊

Glimpse of today’s shoulder focused workout 💪

No motivation needed, just part of the routine 💪

Found this old clip of me doing weighted muscleups at Goodlife Gym from about 15 years ago.

Back when most people didn’t know what calisthenics was.

I’ve always loved challenging myself and seeing what the body was capable of. Looking back, I definitely miss the strength in those prime years haha

But it’s pretty cool to still be doing the same movements today just with a little less weight and a lot more appreciation for longevity.

Through experience, age and a little more wisdom, things may have changed along the way… but the desire to move, challenge myself and see what I’m still able to do never really fades 👊

Plyometrics have always been part of my training. They’re one of the best ways to stay athletic, move well, and help reduce the risk of injury.

As we get older, we naturally lose our speed, power, and elasticity if we don’t train them. The good news is, you can maintain a lot of it with the right approach.

Use it, or lose it. 💪