The
Barbell
Physio
Mobility, strength, and prehab education for CrossFit, Olympic weightlifting, and powerlifting athletes.
Continuing education for medical professionals wanting to specialize in keeping fitness athletes in the gym - and out of the medical system.
Focusing on improving mobility in underutilized areas of the body and building targeted strength with strength training for athletes can greatly enhance recovery and performance. Incorporating hip mobility exercises, lower back strength exercises, and other targeted accessory work into your routine through CrossFit training programs will help unlock your full potential and support long-term athletic progress.
ABOUT THE BARBELL PHYSIO
Dr. Zach Long is a physical therapist in Charlotte, North Carolina and runs an industry leading fitness website “The Barbell Physio” where he is a trusted resource to thousands of athletes, coaches, and health care professionals across the United States and beyond. His expertise is particularly valued in CrossFit training programs, making him a go-to authority in the fitness community. Additionally, Zach teaches with the Institute of Clinical Excellence in their “Fitness Athlete” division where he helps medical professionals better understand the needs of CrossFitters, power lifters, and weightlifters. Zach is a Level One CrossFit Trainer, NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist, and certified SFMA practitioner. His guidance on strength training for athletes ensures these professionals can enhance both performance and safety for their clients.
Zach teaches athletes the importance of having sufficient ankle mobility, hip mobility and shoulder mobility to optimize technique, emphasizing how it can improve flexibility and athletic performance. He also focuses on the importance of developing your strength in key areas such as developing low back strength. Having sufficient ankle/hip/shoulder mobility for great movement and maximizing your strength development by targeting key areas such as lower back strength.
Dr. Zach also educates coaches and healthcare professionals about the importance of various mobility and flexibility exercises, showing how these strategies not only improve flexibility but also support recovery using techniques like blood flow restriction bands (BFR bands) for injury rehabilitation and improved sports performance.
IMPROVE PERFORMANCE WHILE REDUCING INJURIES
clinical management of the fitness athlete seminars
Tired of seeing fitness-minded individuals being told to "just rest" after a minor injury? Instead, guide them toward modifying CrossFit training programs so that we focus on recovery and without sacrificing fitness and strength development.
Join Zach Long and the ICE Physio Fitness Athlete team to become an ICE Certified Specialist in Fitness Athletes. Over the past decade, we’ve trained thousands of medical professionals to understand the unique healthcare needs of fitness athletes. You’ll learn to go beyond simply treating pain — you'll empower your patients with strength training for athletes to transform their lives and achieve their fitness goals with the skills you’ll develop in this coursework!
Clinicians need to know the unique demands of the activities fitness athletes perform. This skill set will allow you to modify programming and program targeted accessory work such as focusing on lower back strength exercises and hip mobility exercises to improve flexibility, so you can guide your patients toward reaching their fitness goals and improving their overall health. These exercises are key in building the foundation for long-term physical wellness.
