Uploaded March 2017 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
Is using your own body weight during exercise enough to gain benefits of strengthening muscle? Will practicing yoga poses overload muscles enough to result in increased muscle hypertrophy? Join Shelly Prosko as she chats with world renowned ''Trainer of Trainers", Nick Tumminello, about what the science actually says (& what 'BroScience' claims). Tumminello is the recipient of the NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year 2016 and is the owner of Performance University, which provides practical education for fitness professionals worldwide. Nick has worked with a variety of clients from NFL athletes to professional MMA fighters, bodybuilders & figure models to exercise enthusiasts, and currently trains a select group of clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He is also a fitness expert for ReebokONE, has produced several DVDs, written peer reviewed articles, authored books, and is a regular contributor to several major fitness magazines.
For more info on Nick & his work, check out: www.nicktumminello.com.
**This conversation is not meant to act as medical advice. Please check with your healthcare professional before starting any exercise program**
Is using your own body weight during exercise enough to gain benefits of strengthening muscle? Will practicing yoga poses overload muscles enough to result in increased muscle hypertrophy? Join Shelly Prosko as she chats with world renowned ''Trainer of Trainers", Nick Tumminello, about what the science actually says (& what 'BroScience' claims). Tumminello is the recipient of the NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year 2016 and is the owner of Performance University, which provides practical education for fitness professionals worldwide. Nick has worked with a variety of clients from NFL athletes to professional MMA fighters, bodybuilders & figure models to exercise enthusiasts, and currently trains a select group of clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He is also a fitness expert for ReebokONE, has produced several DVDs, written peer reviewed articles, authored books, and is a regular contributor to several major fitness magazines.
For more info on Nick & his work, check out: www.nicktumminello.com.
**This conversation is not meant to act as medical advice. Please check with your healthcare professional before starting any exercise program**
