John really puts together a complete package of education with Shatterproof Spine, and one that will help any fitness professional or exercise regular in avoiding low back issues." - Chris Melton, Joint Mechanix, LLC www.therotator.com "Coming from a competitive background in powerlifting and bodybuilding, I had suffered a serious back injury that really disrupted my training.
I started researching as much info as I could on low back injuries and that is where I discovered John Izzo and Shatterproof Spine.
That's alot of people...and if you are a personal trainer or strength coach, the odds stand in your favor that you will work with someone with dreaded back pain.
It took me 3 years to compile the necessary research. I scoured PubMed, purchased textbooks and DVDs and attended conferences. In Shatterproof Spine, John has done the work and his videos have helped me become a better trainer because I am able to help my clients more effectively.
This will be useful both to personal trainers who need to know what to look in error control and how to explain the fixes, as well as individuals interested in corrective spinal exercises for personal use." - Laree Draper www.DaveDraper.com www.EverythingStrength.com "Its been noted that upwards to 80% of Americans will experience lower back pain at some point in their life.
What’s more, this DVD provides practical instruction and exercise demonstrations to make sure you not only have the foundational knowledge, but the practical coaching skills as well.Shatterproof Spine is a solid resource and one that will benefit many coaches and trainers alike.” - Mike Robertson, IFAST Owner & Strength Coach www.RobertsonTrainingSystems.com "John Izzo’s educational dvd, Shatterproof Spine, How to Build an Athletic Low Back, is geared toward personal trainers, but will also be quite useful to individuals who have the occasional or recurring twinges of back pain.
And that has paid me back ten-fold. I recommend Shatterproof Spine to any trainer that deals with clients that suffer from some sort of low back pain." - Jon Goodman www.thePTDC.com "If[...].
I spent the better part of five years trying to learn what John covers in under 2 hours. He parallels alot of things that I had to go through trial and error with my own back injury. This product would have saved me lots of time and frustration if I had this available to me then." - Dean Somerset Medical & Rehab Coordinator, World Health www.DeanSomerset.com “Shatterproof Spine is foundational material for any strength coach or personal trainer.
90 minutes spent attentively with this DVD will give you the tools to reverse that increasing back pain — why your back hurts and what to do about it — for life.
This DVD consists of a live workshop during which the camera follows John as he demonstrates and corrects individuals performing these exercises.
A great resource for those looking for exercises and tips to alleviate low back pain, as well as strengthen the low back region.
With Shatterproof Spine, John has created a product that undoubtedly sheds light on a murky topic. I place this on the MUST HAVE shelf for any up and coming personal trainer." -Tony Gentilcore www.tonygentilcore.com "One the easiest to follow, yet informative videos on low back pain.
This video saved my countless hours of "doing the wrong stuff in the gym". When working with my own clients, this information has proven invaluable! Consider Shatterproof Spine an investment in the training and health of yourself and your clients!" - Rob King www.RobKingFitness.com "I built my clientele on low back rehab and performance.
Sadly, when it comes to assessment and program design with regards to the spine, many fitness professionals stand behind the eight-ball.
The concepts that John outlines are critical to not only keeping someone healthy, but improving their performance as well.