Video Series: Mackie Method Basics

Over the last 43 years of my work with professional athletes, sports teams, actors, law enforcement organizations – along with my volunteer work with members of the United States Army Special Operations Command – and my hospital-affiliated weight-management and wellness programs, I’m frequently asked, “what’s the Mackie Method” – what I do myself to stay strong. Here are some of the Mackie Methods that fit into my overall performance maintenance plan.

In this series:

Ankle Strength

Over the last 43 years of my work with professional athletes, sports teams, actors, law enforcement organizations – along with my volunteer work with members of the United States Army Special Operations Command – and my hospital-affiliated weight-management and wellness programs, I’m frequently asked, “what’s the Mackie Method?” – what do I do myself to stay strong? It’s best to let my 12-year friend and client, Serena Williams, speak on my behalf. “Mackie is not human. What he does day-in and day-out is only for the brave and true champions.” Here are some of the Mackie Methods that fit into my overall performance maintenance plan. Mackie Method Basics: Hip and Thigh Strength

For this series, you’ll need a blue circle band and blue rubber band. Exercises include the seated ankle external rotation, alternating ankle push & pull, single leg ankle inversion, dorsi flexion, and plantar flexion.

April’s narration and my overview & demonstration will explain the exercise description, action, frequency, volume, and intensity. Work up to 20 repetitions of each exercise or whatever is tolerable. Consult with your therapist or physician before embarking on any new plan – especially if you have a prior injury or limitations.

Hip and Thigh Strength

Over the last 43 years of my work with professional athletes, sports teams, actors, law enforcement organizations – along with my volunteer work with members of the United States Army Special Operations Command – and my hospital-affiliated weight-management and wellness programs, I’m frequently asked, “what’s the Mackie Method?” – what do I do myself to stay strong? It’s best to let my 12-year friend and client, Serena Williams, speak on my behalf. “Mackie is not human. What he does day-in and day-out is only for the brave and true champions.” Here are some of the Mackie Methods that fit into my overall performance maintenance plan. Mackie Method Basics: Hip and Thigh Strength

For this series, you’ll need a blue rubber band. Exercises include the seated hip internal and external rotation, and the standing short-range knee extension and hip extension.

April’s narration and my overview & demonstration will explain the exercise description, action, frequency, volume, and intensity. Work up to 20 repetitions of each exercise or whatever is tolerable. Consult with your therapist or physician before embarking on any new plan – especially if you have a prior injury or limitations.

Improving Upper Body Posture

Over the last 43 years of my work with professional athletes, sports teams, actors, law enforcement organizations – along with my volunteer work with members of the United States Army Special Operations Command – and my hospital-affiliated weight-management and wellness programs, I’m frequently asked, “what’s the Mackie Method?” – what do I do myself to stay strong? It’s best to let my 12-year friend and client, Serena Williams, speak on my behalf. “Mackie is not human. What he does day-in and day-out is only for the brave and true champions.” Here are some of the Mackie Methods that fit into my overall performance maintenance plan. Upper Torso Posture Developent Series For this series, you’ll need a circle band and light rubber band. Exercises include the “Y,” pull-apart, single arm, and short-range shoulder flexion. April’s narration and my overview & demonstration will explain the exercise description, action, frequency, volume, and intensity. Work up to 20 repetitions of each exercise or whatever is tolerable. Consult with your therapist or physician before embarking on any new plan – especially if you have a prior injury or limitations.

Abdominal, Butt, & Thigh Circuit

Over the last 43 years of my work with professional athletes, sports teams, actors, law enforcement organizations – along with my volunteer work with members of the United States Army Special Operations Command – and my hospital-affiliated weight-management and wellness programs, I’m frequently asked, “what’s the Mackie Method” – what I do myself to stay strong. It’s best to let my 12-year friend and client, Serena Williams, speak on my behalf. “Mackie is not human. What he does day-in and day-out is only for the brave and true champions.” Here are some of the Mackie Methods that fit into my overall performance maintenance plan. April’s narration and my overview & demonstration will explain the exercise description, action, frequency, volume, and intensity. Abdominal, butt, & thigh circuit using light ankle weights, 1-pound weight, and kettlebell: Supine aqua man, bridge, side-lying hip adduction, prone aqua man. Work up to 20 repetitions of each exercise or what’s tolerable. Consult with your therapist or physician before embarking on any new plan – especially if you have a prior injury or limitations.

4 Way Leg Strength

Over the last 43 years of my work with professional athletes, sports teams, actors, law enforcement organizations – along with my volunteer work with members of the United States Army Special Operations Command – and my hospital-affiliated weight-management and wellness programs, I’m frequently asked, “what’s the Mackie Method” – what I do myself to stay strong. It’s best to let my 12-year friend and client, Serena Williams, speak on my behalf. “Mackie is not human. What he does day-in and day-out is only for the brave and true champions.” Here are some of the Mackie Methods that fit into my overall performance maintenance plan. April’s narration and my overview & demonstration will explain the exercise description, action, frequency, volume, and intensity. 4-way leg strength using 65-centimeter stability ball: Wall-squat, single leg short-range leg extension, lateral short-short range leg extension, supine, single leg wall curl. Work up to 20 repetitions of each exercise or what’s tolerable. Consult with your therapist or physician before embarking on any new plan – especially if you have a prior injury or limitations.

Hip Strength Circuit

Over the last 43 years of my work with professional athletes, sports teams, actors, law enforcement organizations – along with my volunteer work with members of the United States Army Special Operations Command – and my hospital-affiliated weight-management and wellness programs, I’m frequently asked, “what’s the Mackie Method” – what I do myself to stay strong. It’s best to let my 12-year friend and client, Serena Williams, speak on my behalf. “Mackie is not human. What he does day-in and day-out is only for the brave and true champions.” Here are some of the Mackie Methods that fit into my overall performance maintenance plan. April’s narration and my overview & demonstration will explain the exercise description, action, frequency, volume, and intensity. Hip Strength Circuit using blue circle band: Reverse crunch-up, bridge, bilateral clam, hip internal rotation, alternating, supine leg extension. Work up to 20 repetitions of each exercise or what’s tolerable. Consult with your therapist or physician before embarking on any new plan – especially if you have a prior injury or limitations.
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