Comments for David Chu, Personal Trainer, Syracuse, NY

Comment on SU Football Team Can’t Win – An Explanation? by Dave

Dave — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:18:49 +0000

Great point, Frank! And welcome. You have more perspective than I do on this, as I’m looking at it strictly from a training standpoint. The one thing I would add is that if they care more about scholastics than athletics (a very real possibility), they’re wasting tremendous amounts of money paying these people so much. And several of their other teams are awesome. Maybe it’s only the football program that’s completely moribund.

Comment on SU Football Team Can’t Win – An Explanation? by Frank Coon

Frank Coon — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:59:19 +0000

It is my belief that when the team started declining back in the 60’s after their Cotton Bowl win in the late 50’s, the university, as a part of the times, started to focus more on the scholastics and dropped a lot of the emphasis on athletics and the recruiting and scholarships that went along with it.

This caused the team(s) to decline further causing the university to continue these practices. It also became a university that some of the better players no longer would consider too seriously because they were “losers” and the better players want to be with “winners” to enhance their chances of going to the pros.

Over the years since there have been little spikes in the team’s performance – largely due to acquiring some athletes who were overlooked by some universites due to a less than stellar high school performance and who “blossomed” with a little more maturity.

I also agree with your remarks about the “over-training” helping to cause injuries. I believe if a body is overworked in can cause some weaknesses in joints, ligaments and tendons due to the additional load put on them from the muscular development.

While I think some endurance training is essential in order for a player to make it through a game and still have some energy left, i do think that spending the same amount of time as that takes teaching and practicing moves and plays to improve execution is more beneficial. I further believe that good execution will minimize injuries because I think that most injuries are caused when a player screws up on a play and ends up having to make an awkward move putting extraordinary stress on those body parts that are the most commonly experienced injuries.

Comment on Long Distance Running? Great, But Be Careful by Dave

Dave — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:01:09 +0000

Good thoughts! And I’m glad to see that you also like sprint intervals – they’re SO good! I have the need for speed, and my hamstrings are getting a much-needed boost!

I can be absent-minded though… one time I gave up weight-lifting and replaced it with weight-training.

Comment on Long Distance Running? Great, But Be Careful by running and bodybuilding

running and bodybuilding — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:53:47 +0000

I believe that in any sports or fat burning we need to lift weights. Like how runners need to lift weights. And I mean heavy weights. Even if you don’t want to be a bodybuilder, you need weights for strength training and for maintaining muscle mass. Also, if you love running, for the joy of running, don’t give it up. And don’t give up your weight training either. More info: Running and Bodybuilding 8.5 Tips

Comment on Want Some Workout Books? by Steve Daniels

Steve Daniels — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:09:19 +0000

Hello Mr. Chu,

I enjoy your blog. I’m interested in _Power to the People_ if it’s still for sale. Also, do you know where in central NY there is any kettlebell training? Thanks.

Comment on Kettlebell Snatches – Beginner Exercise? by Dave

Dave — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:32:47 +0000

Joe,
That’s great!!! Yes, definitely stay in touch. Crossfit people are some of the toughest, and with your motivation and positive attitude, you should become a great trainer.

Comment on Kettlebell Snatches – Beginner Exercise? by Joe Dougherty

Joe Dougherty — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:34:37 +0000

Hi David,

You emailed me a while back because I was having difficulty deciding which certification to go after. The NSCA is def. the best choice and I’m registering for the exam next week. Thanks for the help and I hope to keep in communication with you through out the process so I can share my journey with you. I want to set my self apart and become truly happy and change lives. I’m very much in to crossfit and functional training, and hope to be able to incorporate that into my practice. Thanks Again!

Joe