The best equipped private gym in WNY! Assembled all the relevant pieces from the last 4 decades of equipment under one roof. Doors open feels like open air training. WNY Venice Beach! Coach Helmicki is considered one of the top strength coaches in the country. He was voted number 16 best unconventional trainer in the World by MadFit Magazine and one the Top 100-plus Strongest Strength Coaches to learn from by unconventionallife.com. Strong science, near zero injury rates and highly efficient 20-25 minute sessions. Extremely knowledgeable regarding injuries, tension removal from musculature and breathing methods. Can handle everyone in your family from the 5 year old beginning athlete, the middle age woman needing flexible, personalized training, the executive, high school/ professional athlete to the wheelchair bound and elderly. An amazing environment that is positive and supportive. The only place I know of where the owner does all appointments.

Here is a brief bio- Humble, Eclectic, intelligent man who aims to inspire and build up the people around him. Seeking a deep friendship and partner. Author of 12 books of poetry, winner of the Arthur Axelrod Memorial Prize for Poetry, Scuba diver, Gourmet cook, adventurer that is a tender, lifetime student. Owner/Chief Wellness Officer at Primordial Strength Inc., a World Class Strength and Conditioning Gym serving all ranges of the population with scientific methodology. Named Top 100 Strongest Coaches to Learn from in 2016 and Beyond by anunconventionalife.com , as well as voted the #16 best Unconventional Trainer in the World by MadFit Magazine. A former Sub-master World and National Powerlifting Champion, New York State Bench Press Champion at 198 lbs. and 220 lbs., Buffalo Weightlifting Hall of Fame Inductee, Holder of Four World Records and Top Twenty USA Ranking in the 198 lb. and 220 lb. Divisions. A Certified USA Weightlifting Club and Sports Performance Coach since 1995. A USPF State and National Referee, AAU and APF State Referee. Served as USPF New York State Chairman and Co- promoted/directed the USPF 1999 Master’s and Sub-masters Nationals in Buffalo, N.Y. Coined and trademarked the term “Explosive Power Endurance”- is the prolonged ability to produce explosive power output in athletics developed through the maximization of impulse force, starting strength, speed strength, strength speed, speed endurance, endurance speed, strength endurance, quickness, quickness endurance, explosive power and explosive power endurance achieved through proprietary small and large complex training based in shock and variable method advancement with minimum rest periods that maximize super compensation over the lifetime of the trainee. Raising Po (absolute strength) through tasking the preceding strengths limits DOMS and the negative effects of Po developed through maximums. This leads to unparalleled quickness, speed, jumping, reactive ability and power that is available in cardiovascular taxing activities. A Certified Instructor in the Russian Martial Art SYSTEMA under Vladimir Vasiliev, as well as studying Volk and Izvor in Moscow, Russia under Michael Grudev, Denis Ryauzov, Dimitry Drachin (Master of Sport Judo, Master of Sport Sambo). Taught hand to hand, Tactical breathing, pre-raid psychological preparation and movement enhancement to NY State Police Special Operations Response Team. Boxing Strength and Conditioning Coaching for Excell Holmes, Lionell Thompson and Meecher “Major Pain” Major. Worked Corner/Cut man for NABA Title Fight Meecher “Major Pain” Major versus Logan “Cotton” McGuinnes in Toronto, Ontario. In 2007 Primordial Strength Coach Certification began with the United States Marine Corp., West Seneca West High School, Saint Francis High School, Lancaster High School, Southwestern High School, Jamestown High School, Williamsville South High School, Sweet Home High School, West Seneca East High School, Maryvale High School, East Aurora High School, Saint Joseph’s Collegiate Institute and The Park School. All the above listed have had customized programming design and/or certified coaches. Since 2001 published in the International Strength Journal MILO, a quarterly Journal for Serious Strength Athletes. Published articles. A regular guest on the podcast Motivation and Muscle. Authored/published 50 strength training books, featuring Primordial methods, including two textbooks of the entire body of work from 2007 to 2017 with coaching certification included. Specializing in Compression of Strength and Mobility Mortality, offers substantial expertise in post Physical Therapy Strength and Conditioning and specialized training for 40-90 year olds and beyond. Detailed and precise ability to adjust volume and intensity to break down muscle cell wall without causing DOMS. Near zero injury rate. Ambassador to the Sports Legacy Institute, Author of 3 books on Neck training, concussion prevention and dissipation of contact force. read more

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