As a renowned dance photographer and creator of Dance As Art- The New York City Photography Project, celebrity New York City personal trainer, Kevin Richardson has trained dozens of dancers over the course of his career and his involvement in the dance world gives him a unique perspective into the needs of today’s dancers. Most dancers need to increase their strength while also transforming their body to a sculpted and lean physique but have little in the way of time for hours of training in the gym in addition to the uncountable hours spent dancing. Kevin’s Naturally Intense High Intensity 10 Minute Workouts solve this problem as the workouts last for only 10 minutes and need to be done only three times a week. Leaving the dancer free to focus more on dancing while still receiving the benefits of training. Online Personal Training and Diet Coaching with Trainer Kevin Richardson and his team of trainers is also available.
Diet is a key factor in the success of any training program and special care is given to recommendations based on healthy eating and balance as opposed to extreme dietary practices. Not only do we train dancers, one of our trainers, Erika Citrin is also a professional dancer and living proof that you can indeed do more in less time and achieve a stunning physique without resorting to any extreme dietary practices.
The prevailing concept of sports specificity states that the best way to train for any activity is to continuously repeat that activity however as a result most athletes walk a fine line between overtraining and inadequate recovery that ultimately leads a a decrease in performance. Thankfully more and more evidence is proving the contrary and that brief high intensity workouts are superior to prolonged sub-maximal exercise training.
For the past 28 years New York City Personal Trainer Kevin Richardson has used his Naturally Intense High Intensity 10 Minute Workouts™- to help dancers transform their bodies and also increase their strength, speed, explosiveness, power and endurance thus allowing them the luxury of spending less time in the gym and more time in the field mastering their craft.
Build MASSIVE BICEPS With Arm Blaster Hammer Curls!💪
Arm Blaster Hammer Curls are an absolute mass-building must for your biceps! A staple in Naturally Intense High-Intensity Training, this variation takes regular arm blaster curls to the next level. The neutral grip allows you to lift heavier, isolate the biceps, and hit the brachialis for even more growth!
This was my final set, grinding my way up from 40lb to 60lb dumbbells—nonstop, all-out, true Naturally Intense style!
I was aiming for 12 reps, but when I still had some fight left, I dug deep for two more gut-wrenching reps until I hit complete muscular failure! Not bad for a 50-year-old, if I do say so myself and thanks to my training partner, @egcitrin for the encouragement! 😤🔥
💥 Mt biceps still sore, and the pump was unreal! 💥
Try this out on your next arm day and remember—go all out! 💯
Thanks for watching and as always. Excelsior!!!💪#naturallyintense
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Throwback to the early 2000s after Leg Day! 📸
My legs were on fire🔥 after some of the most intense training sessions of my life at the legendary 5th Avenue Gym!
My Naturally Intense High Intensity Training workouts only lasted 10-20 minutes, but it was the most BRUTAL 10-20 minutes imaginable!
Back then, it was all about grit, grind, and pushing past my limits 💪.
Fast forward to today, and ABSOLUTELY NOTHING HAS CHANGED—except now, I’m bringing YOU along for the ride!
My life work has always been about sharing best practices to help natural athletes realize their training goals and to that end I just uploaded a Naturally Intense High Intensity Training leg workout video to my YouTube channel, breaking down some of the principles that helped me build these legs, but most importantly, allow me to keep training just as hard and just as heavy completely injury free in my 50`s!
Want better leg results in less time? Hit the link in my bio or search me up (Naturally Intense) on YouTube to watch and crush your next leg day! 🚀
I hope it helps you on your path towards excellence and as always, Excelsior!!! #naturallyintense
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Chest CRUSHING Lever Arm Presses! 325lbs For 6 Reps! 💪
Another day going all out with Naturally Intense High Intensity Training! 🔥
After two solid sets, my training partner @egcitrin decided to push me beyond my comfort zone and loaded up 325lbs— or maybe she didn`t feel like putting on a 25lb plate as the 45lb plate was closer! 😂
Either way, it was more than I’ve pressed in a long time but with some serious grit and serious focus, I managed to grind out 6 hard earned reps! 💪🔥
And let me tell you—I’m still sore from it but there`s no better feeling than breaking barriers and realizing what your body is truly capable of.
Shoutout to Erika for cheering me on through those reps and here’s to always setting the bar higher. 🏋️♂️
For the equipment minded, I used @betitanfit lever arms attached to my heavily modified @roguefitness Monster Lite Rack with a pullup bar joining them together. Which makes for a truly smooth pressing movement that maintains tension on the pectoral muscles from start to finish very much like a Hammer Strength Machine. And at that angle you are really lifting!!!
Thanks for watching and as always, Excelsior!!! #naturallyintense
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The BIGGEST Diet Mistake Almost Everyone Makes!
One of the biggest mistakes everyone from natural bodybuilders to fitness enthusiasts make in their diet is not getting enough fiber.
Let’s face it—staying on track with your diet and keeping cravings under control is one of the hardest parts of maintaining a fantastic physique long-term. And that shredded, low-body-fat look is all about your diet.
But if you’re not managing cravings, one cheat meal can easily turn into two, then three, then four… and suddenly, you’re off track.
The real issue? Fiber intake.
Most health guidelines recommend at least 25 grams of fiber daily, but when I first started working with natural bodybuilders, fitness enthusiasts, and athletes, I noticed many were barely hitting this mark.
High-protein, low-carb diets (common in bodybuilding) often lack adequate fiber—and while these diets might SEEM ideal for cutting, they’re far from optimal for your body’s long-term needs OR FOR STAYING IN SHAPE LONG TERM!
Here’s the reality: our ancestors—hunter-gatherers—consumed around 120 grams of fiber per day. That`s a lot of fiber!
And inspired by this, I slowly increased my own fiber intake over the years to 60 grams per day, and the results were life-changing. My cravings practically disappeared, and I haven’t had a cheat meal in years. Which is how I have been able to maintain my physique now for decades on end.
It`s worked wonders as well for our clients. But I do recommend increasing your fiber intake gradually—going too fast can cause digestive discomfort and serious health issues—so slow and steady as the benefits are worth it!
So increase your fiber, control your cravings, master your diet, and achieve that look you’ve worked so hard for. 💪
Know that I believe you can do it and as always, Excelsior!!! #naturallyintense
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🔥 Build Boulder Shoulders with High-Intensity Viking Presses! 🔥
Looking to take your shoulder gains to the next level? The Viking Press is an absolute game-changer for building strength, and size and is a great tool n our Naturally Intense High Intensity Training system.
Landmines are absolutely amazing home gym add on and I highly recommend them for the range of exercises they can offer!
This was my last set and I went all out and I mean all out!
I figured I might get about 10 reps as the weight on the bar was maxed out, but eked out 14 solid ones and some hard earned partials at the end!
My shoulders are still smoking!!!
Give this a try next time you train shoulders and let me know how it goes!!!
Thanks for watching and as always, Excelsior!!! #naturallyintense
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