Vertimax Vive

Vinny Scollo is a Vertimax Master Trainer and the Gold's Gym Sports Performance Director and Regional Fitness Manager in Middletown NY. As a strength and conditioning coach working with both amateur athletes and professional athletes in high school, college, and the NFL, Vinny has over 12 years of experience in human performance.   In this episode, Vinny shares what he often sees in volleyball athletes and what trainers can do to help balance out an athlete's natural imbalances by using the VertiMax. The way an athlete overcompensates their body can tell you a lot about how they move on and off the field, and gives you the opportunity to correct it before it turns into a career-ending injury.    Key Takeaways: [2:10] What are some common injuries Vinny sees in his volleyball athletes?  [3:40] It’s common for athletes to overcompensate due to weak muscles.  [4:25] It’s important to look at single leg activities. It will tell you a lot about the human body.  [4:50] A coach has to be looking at hip, ankle, knee,