Review of John Izzo’s Shatterproof Spine DVD
October 5, 2009
Back injuries are debilitating! Unlike an injury to an extremity ( ie, arm, leg, ankle, hand, finger, etc ), you can’t work around a back injury. If you’ve hurt your back, then you know what I mean.
Shatterproof Spine - How to Build an Athletic Low Back
In 1981, I tried out for the basketball team at the junior college I was attending. On the last day of tryouts, I took a charging foul on a fast break and literally got knocked on my butt. Later that day at work, my back hurt so badly that I couldn’t perform my job and had to go home. The next day, a doctor’s examination along with a bunch of x-rays revealed three fractured vertebrae.
Fortunately, my back healed completely and I’ve never suffered any lasting pain or limitations – but not everyone is so lucky. Therefore, I was very happy to receive John Izzo’s new DVD – “SHATTERPROOF SPINE! How to Build an Athletic Low Back” to review.
John Izzo is:
- a Certified Personal Trainer ( NASM – the National Academy of Sports Medicine, ACE – American Council on Exercise, NESTA – the National Exercise & Sports Trainer Association )
- a Performance Enhancement Specialist – NASM
- a Nutrition Consultant – American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA)
This DVD was filmed in a “live” workshop setting. You feel like you’re part of the seminar with John speaking directly to you.
John works with a number of golfers and this dvd uses them to illustrate many of his points. Considering the the stresses and forces exerted on the spine during a typical golf swing, this makes perfect sense.
Some topics covered are:
- Why does your back hurt? Seems like a simple question, but the answers my surprise you
- What are the functions of the Spine?
- What are some of the stresses of the Spine?
- Muscles that can contribute to lower back pain
- Some things to avoid – did you know you could stretch AT THE WRONG TIME?
- “Hands-on” practical – John takes the time to illustrate exercises you can do to improve your lower back strength and explains how and why they work
Summary
Before watching “Shaterproof Spine”, I thought I had a good understanding of the spine - I WAS WRONG! Thanks to John, I’m more informed and can make better decisions about the health of my lower back.
John uses lots of graphics to illustrate his points. The graphic that really stood out for me was how weight gain over time affects your posture and limits the function of your spine. Nothing beats seeing this progression to make you want to get yourself into better shape.
Shatterproof Spine covers a tremendous amount of material in one hour and 30 minutes. At a cost of $25.00 it’s a “NO-BRAINER” – do your back a favor and get the DVD. Learn how to improve your low back strength and live your life without limitations.
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