Nick Ortego, Author at Run Better Now

Nick Ortego

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Nick Ortego has been a fitness professional since 1998. He holds a BS in kinesiology and is certified by the American Council on Exercise as an advanced health and fitness specialist, health coach and group fitness instructor. Ortego is also a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) with Yoga Alliance, a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, and a Certified Kettlebell Teacher with the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation.

How To Use Indian Clubs For Rotation Mechanics For Running

In this post: use Indian clubs to enhance rotation mechanics during running. Transcript: Hey

Cross Training For Runners: How To Do Sandbag Cleans

In this post: use the sandbag for a full body exercise to cross train

Step 3: Get Barefoot Or Just Prepare Your Body For It

Taking off your shoes for your once-weekly skill practice helps you run

Step 2: Check Your Alignment

Do your best to always be in good posture. To check your alignment, see

Step 1: Practice Technique

Step 1: Practice technique. In every other sport or physical activity,

How To Use Indian Clubs: Side Swing Exercise

In this post: how to use Indian clubs with a basic side swing technique. Video

D2 PNF Movement Pattern With Indian Club

In this post: use Indian clubs for the D2 PNF movement pattern. move the

Dynamic Mobility Warm Up Routine for Running

In this post: complete full body dynamic mobility warm up routine for

D1 Flexion and Extension With Indian Clubs

In this post: use a spiral diagonal PNF movement pattern with Indian clubs. a

How To Improve Cross-Body Movement With Indian Clubs

In this post: an Indian club exercise to improve opposite side rotation

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