"After 6 weeks of training, I can honestly say my daughter is stronger than ever! When we first came to Endeavor, she was suffering from pretty significant pain in her knee from Osgood-Schlatter. Not only was she in pain, but it was affecting the way she ran. As a result of her training, the pain in her knees has disappeared and she’s running better than ever. We look forward to continuing the relationship with your facility in the months to come. To the entire Endeavor Staff, thank you for your diligence and unwavering commitment to helping your athletes succeed."

Mike Thompson, Philadelphdia Belles


"I've been working out with Kevin Neeld and his staff at Endeavor Fitness on improving my golf game and the results have been phenomenal.  I've seen marked increases in strength, flexibility, and core stability that have enabled me to hit the golf ball farther, straighter and more consistently.

Futhermore, Kevin has designed a workout that has not only improved my golf game but also achieved my general health goals like losing weight, gaining strength and looking better.

Kevin and his staff create a positive culture that makes it fun to go to the gym.  They're knowledgable, motivating and are focused on helping you achieve your goals.

In the competitive market of strength & conditioning and sports performance training, Kevin Neeld and Endeavor Fitness are rising stars and I'd strongly recommend working with them- NOW!"

Jeff Swetland, Little Mill C.C. Member


“My team started training at Endeavor 4 weeks ago and I already see a difference on the field. I run a pretty high tempo practice. Not only do my girls look faster at the beginning of the practice, but they’re still moving at the same speed at the end. In just 4 sessions, their athleticism AND confidence have grown tremendously.  The improvements in their speed and endurance have surpassed any of my expectations.

As a coach, it’s so great to go to the field knowing that my players’ speed and conditioning work is already taken care of. Now I can spend the entire practice developing skills and tactics. What more can a coach ask for?”

Rodney Reyes, Head Coach Glassboro Breeze


“Since Brianna has been training with Endeavor Fitness her overall strength, conditioning and endurance have dramatically improved.  As soon as the spring soccer season started we noticed significant improvement in her ability to move on the soccer field.  

One of the most noticeable improvements was in her confidence. She was not only physically  faster and stronger, but mentally she felt faster and stronger.  

I would personally recommend Endeavor Fitness to anyone looking to improved the overall physical and mental conditioning of any young athlete.  On top of that Endeavor Fitness has a first class training facility with some of the best trainers in the industry, not simply because they are certified, but because they care.”

Paul Donahue, Head Coach Harrison SC Charge


“We can’t say enough good things about Endeavor fitness and their training staff.   Kevin Neeld and his group have been training our son for only 3 months and we have noticed significant improvements in his strength, confidence and most importantly his performance.  I am very impressed with their attention to detail and the individual time they give to each athlete making sure they understand how to properly perform each exercise.  

Our son is very happy with the results so far and he looks forward to coming to the gym.  I would highly recommend Endeavor Fitness to any athlete looking to improve his performance and gain an edge on his/her competition!”

Ron Deysher, Delaware Ducks 12AA


“The Hockey Training led by Kevin Neeld at Endeavor Fitness has helped me reach goals throughout the summer that were beyond my expectations. Since Day 1 I have left the facility feeling stronger and more confident. The attention to detail and the workouts have made me stronger mentally and physically. After 3 months of training I can already feel drastic improvements in my quickness and speed on the ice. I have never felt results like this in 5 years of training! 

Endeavor is one of the only gyms in the world that has all the resources for me to improve every aspect of my game.  The synthetic ice and skating treadmill have helped me improve my shot as well as lengthen my stride and skate at speeds I couldn’t quite push myself to on the ice.

Kevin was great about changing my training program to accommodate my individual needs.  I went through a serious tendon surgery in April that I thought would delay my training drastically.  Following surgery, Kevin set up a specific program for me that would not cause any harm to my thumb and still allowed me to get stronger and train for the upcoming season.  In previous years I would train all summer and develop back pain that made it difficult to keep up with my program.  At Endeavor I haven’t had back pain all summer because of the extensive core work and strengthening of specific surrounding muscles.  After a summer of hockey-specific lifting and conditioning at Endeavor, I feel like I am prepared to compete against professional hockey players.

Without Jared Beach and Kevin Neeld’s passion for the game of hockey, education, and coaching experience I don’t believe I would be where I am today.  I can’t stress enough how incredible Endeavor has been for me.  I would highly recommend it to any athlete striving to play at an elite-level.”

Eric Tangradi, Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)


“Endeavor Fitness is a top of the line facility and an incredible training environment. As a current Endeavor client, I look forward to training everyday alongside other elite athletes and under awesome coaches.  Whether you're looking to train for an upcoming sports season or just shred some pounds, Endeavor is the place you want to be!”

Kyle Smith, University of New Hampshire (NCAA D1)


"Endeavor has the best facility, programs, and coaches around. If you play hockey and aren't training there you're crazy."

James Van Riemsdyk, Philadelphia Flyers (NHL)


“I was extremely lucky to be able to train at Endeavor Fitness this summer.  Endeavor was recommended to me by a friend and it was everything that I was looking for.  I knew that I needed to get stronger and faster and without a doubt Kevin Neeld has done that for me.  I had a posterior shoulder dislocation several years ago, which is a pretty rare injury.  The surgery has significantly limited my range of motion and strength on that side.  Kevin was able to pinpoint my limitations and help modify my training program, which is something most trainers can’t do.  My shoulders are now stronger than ever.  I also lost over 5 lbs of fat, while still putting on some muscle mass.   Being able to train with professional hockey players every day really drove me to work as hard as possible.  With Kevin designing some amazing training programs I have developed the strength and speed I need to perform well in my first professional season.”

Mike Gershon, Port Huron IceHawks (IHL)


"Our 11 year old son Dan has been training with Kevin Neeld at Endeavor for the past seven months.  He plays travel baseball and basketball and his athleticism and confidence has improved while training there.  The training methods at Endeavor are age appropriate which is imporant to the development of young athletes.

Our son is very happy with the results so far and really looks forward to going to the gym.  We have been very happy with Kevin and the staff at Endeavor and highly recommend them."

Lorraine and Joe Tracy, Washington Township, NJ





NEWS & EVENTS
Blog - Endeavor Training

 Posted in Endeavor Training on December 8th, 2009 at 10:34 AM


About a month ago I started working with 6 new athletes, all high school students.

Their Week 1 Dumbbell Reverse Lunge (my favorite lower body exercise) weights started at:

Female 1: 25s for 6/side
Female 2: 20s for 6/side
Female 3: 30s for 6/side
Female 4: 10s for 8/side
Female 5: 12s for 8/side
Male 1: 40s for 6/side

Week 4 weights:

Female 1: 35s for 8/side
Female 2: 40s for 8/side
Female 3: 40s for 8/side
Female 4: 25s for 10/side
Female 5: 25s for 10/side
Male 1: 75s for 4/side (week 3!); 70s for 6/side (week 4)

100% increases in strength over 3-4 weeks may leave some people skeptical.

So what's the answer to the question: "Are Endeavor Athletes Taking Steroids?"

ABSOLUTELY NOT!

In fact, I absolutely refuse to work with any athlete that takes recreational steroids (opposed to medically prescribed, such as those that are give to make up for a significant deficiency in some hormone or those found in some inhalers...which aren't anabolic at all).

The truth is that YOU could get results like this too.

Your unparalleled work ethic+ world-class program design + quality coaching = RESULTS!

Click here to email me to find out how Endeavor can help get you in the best shape of your life!

P.S. Do NOT wait until after the holidays to get started. The longer you wait, the harder it is to get started. Don't be a new years resolution drop out. Take action NOW!



 Posted in Endeavor Training on November 22nd, 2009 at 12:17 AM


In my last post I mentioned that there were several other benefits to training to improve your maximum strength (in addition to the strength gain).

Jared, who has suffered from back pain in the past, no longer has pain.

This happens frequently in people that have weak glutes and improper movement patterns. By strengthening your glutes and hamstrings, and training a good pulling/lifting pattern (through exercises like the deadlift), you take strain off the low back muscles and minimize the likelihood that the person will use a dangerous movement pattern when bending in the future.

Maximum strength training builds "functional" muscle.
Most people I talk to have never heard of the concept of building "non-functional" muscle mass. I was first introduced to this concept in one of Christian Thibadeau's books.

Non-functional hypertrophy (read: muscle growth), which is built through higher repetition training (8+ reps/set) means that different aspects of the muscle are growing that DO NOT contribute to force production.  I like to think of this as putting the 4-cylinder engine of my saturn 4-door family sedan into a Ferrari. It's all fluff. I'm not sure why anyone would want this, but I guess some people want "the look" even if they're incredibly weak.

In contrast, functional hypertrophy (increasing the size of the part of the muscle that DOES contribute to force production) is better built with moderate range repetitions (4-6), such as those in our Maximum Strength Program. 

Adding muscle mass increases your metabolism significantly. An increased metabolism means more calories and fat burned while you're RESTING. This is one of the most misunderstood aspects of weight loss. One of the keys to long-term fat loss is building muscle and letting it burn calories for you all day.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

-Kevin Neeld



 Posted in Endeavor Training on November 18th, 2009 at 7:29 PM


Yesterday we wrapped up the final Day 2 of the 4-week Maximum Strength Program we were all working off of.

It was another exciting day, as ANOTHER personal record was set!

Shamus was admittedly skeptical about whether or not my low volume, high intensity training program could improve his bench press.

After this lift he apologized for his skepticism and said "apparently you do know what you're talking about."

2-Board Press: 340 lbs x 1



No PRs for me again, but I'll take 295 lbs.



Keep checking back this week to learn how lifting heavy can also cure your back pain, help you shed body fat, and have you looking and feeling better than ever.

Keep working hard. Keep training smart.

-Kevin Neeld



 Posted in Endeavor Training on November 17th, 2009 at 4:30 AM


Today was Week 4 Day 1 of the Endeavor Staff using the Maximum Strength Program I wrote several weeks ago.

I'll give you more details about the progress everyone made as the week goes on, but here are a few of today's highlights:

Endeavor's owner, Jared Beach, hit a deadlift personal record (PR): 325 x 2.
Not only did he hit a PR, but he hit it after several months of no training at all following a minor surgery. This means that after 4 weeks of structured training (with a swine flu interruption between weeks 2 and 3), he had a lifetime best lift!

Jared setting a PR to hilarious music...


Shamus Rack Pulled 425 lbs! Another personal best (up from 295 lbs on Week 1).

I didn't hit any PRs this morning, but I was able to Front Squat 285 lbs, and Deadlift 405 for two. Neither are PRs (Front Squat PR: 315 lbs, Deadlift PR: 455 lbs) but after 4 months of not doing either of these lifts, I'm relatively happy that I'm getting the numbers back up again.

285 Front Squat


Keep checking back this week. I'm excited to see what other PRs the Endeavor Staff hits throughout the week.

-Kevin Neeld, Director of Athletic Development



 Posted in Endeavor Training on November 3rd, 2009 at 4:08 PM


Over the Summer, I had about a half dozen athletes that I told to never come in with "those shoes" again.

After talking to them about why, they all promptly bought new shoes.

What's the big deal about shoes?

Ironically my favorite shoe and least favorite shoe are made by the same company: Nike.

Nike Shox are probably the worst thing you could train in.

Nike Frees are probably the best.

Starting with Shox:

1. Most training (speed, lower body strength, full body power, etc.) relies on applying force into the ground.  Standing on springs will NOT improve your ability to apply force to the ground; it will actually inhibit it substantially.  By nature, the "shox" have a cushioning effect on your heel, meaning some of the force you exert down is lost. This is why you never see extremely strong people wearing Shox (most serious powerlifters still wear Chuck Taylors because of their flat, hard sole).

2. Heel lifts in general aren't great for you for a couple reasons. The heel lift shifts some of your weight forward, making it more difficult to load the muscles on the back side of your body (especially the hamstrings). This is why you'll see our clients deadlifting barefoot, because it allows them to shift their weight back, and really load their "posterior chain". The other downside of having a heel lift is that, over time, you can actually lose "dorsiflexion" range of motion (range of motion pulling your toes closer to your shins). This isn't good for anyone, but is especially bad for athletes as high levels of smooth dorsiflexion are required for running.

Why Nike Frees are the Greatest:

1. Nike Frees have a hard, relatively flat sole, which drastically improves the force transfer between your body and the ground (think stronger and faster).

2. The biggest benefit of Frees is the design of the sole.  If you take your bare foot in your hand and move it around, you'll see that it bends and rotates in almost all directions. When you put your foot in most shoes, you can maintain your ankle range of motion (unless you're wearing basketball shoes, which I don't think ANYONE should wear EVER...even if you play basketball), but your foot is realtively immovable. Nike Frees have longitudinal cuts (separations in the rubber sole running from toe to heel) in functional places to allow your foot to bend and mold to the ground, similiar to how it would move if you weren't wearing shoes. This range of motion helps maintain the proper function of the small muscles within the foot. It's no surprise that when people first start wearing Nike Frees their feet are sore.

3.  And lastly, people that wear Nike Frees are found more appealing by members of the opposite sex.

If you aren't quite ready to make the Nike Frees transition, at least trade out your Shox (or other shoe witha  big heel lift) for something with a flatter sole.

To your continued progress,

Kevin Neeld, Director of Athletic Development




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