M1Strong: Strength Driven by Science
Our Mission
M1Strong aims to help individuals with busy lifestyles reach their health and fitness goals by providing personalized online fitness programs derived from science and proven methods.
Our platform delivers high-performance training & expertise through workouts that are personalized to each user's specific fitness goals.
M1Strong Approach
Our core stems from the principles of osteopathy & the neurobiology of Human Movement, specifically your primary motor cortex. Your primary motor cortex in the brain is referred to as your M1 region, one of the principal areas involved in motor functions. This is the foundation of M1Strong.
Our Philosophy
The body is a very complex machine. When we think of what it means to be in shape, fit, or to compete at the highest level of sport, we understand that there is not one single approach to training. It is extremely important for us to understand the needs of the individuals we work with in order to apply the best muscle skeletal patterns and implement body-wide protocols to alleviate compensatory patterns of strength, mobility and neuromuscular control.
Through our training approach we are recognizing the anatomical links within the body to create a well balanced and progressive training strategy. When there is a balance of strength, mobility and movement control, the body starts to work together to create the proper movement patterns that lead to long-term health, increased sports performance, injury prevention and a safer and more effective way of reaching your fitness goals.
PRINCIPLES:
1) The Body is a Unit. The body is considered a whole. Each part affects each and every other part.
2) Structure Governs Function. If the structure of the body is compromised then it is very likely to have an adverse affect on function.
3) The body is it’s own “Medicine Chest”. Every person has their own built in healing mechanisms which can be stimulated & supported by removing restrictive barriers.
4) The rule of Artery is Supreme. For healing to occur there needs to be good enough blood supply to provide the troubled area with the necessary immune cells & nutrients.
Who We Are
Joseph T. Cancellieri, Sports Medicine Specialist
Joe Cancellieri, a Long Island, NY native has developed and implemented sports performance programs for professional athletes for 10+ years.
He received his Masters Degree in Bio-Behavioral Sciences with a specialization in Exercise Physiology from Columbia University. He then designed strength & conditioning programs for athletes and general fitness enthusiasts at Sports Lab NYC. Joe also worked as a Sport Performance Specialist at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy which included physical performance testing, strength & conditioning, and evaluations of all elite athletes.
Professional Experience:
Joe was responsible for Strength & Conditioning programs for the 2016 Washington Nationals MLB Team with the help and knowledge of Dr. Keith Pyne. Mr. Cancellieri helped design a predictive injury prevention model to take an insight into the patterns of injuries, performance models, and wellness of athletes specific to the 25 man major league roster with an entire organization overview. He has been responsible for strength & conditioning program design, implementation for development, injury rehab, and performance models for professional athletes in many athletic populations including: NBA, MLB, NFL, MotoGP, Supercross, Surfing, Track and Field, Skateboarding, and Boxing.
Certifications:
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
ELDOA Level 1 & 2: L5/S1-C2/C3 Practitioner
Integrated Kinetic Neurology Certified Practitioner (Vestibular, Visions, & Subconscious Movement Strategies)
SOMA Training- Analytical & Segmental Strength Training
Upper Limbs
Lower Limbs
Abdominals & Thoracic Diaphragm
Anatomy in Motion: Closed Chain Biomechanics of Foot
Functional Patterns: Postural Dysfunctions
Harvard University Neuroscience & Cognitive Fitness Certified
Duke University Medical Neuroscience Certified
Nicole Cesa, Operations
Nicole grew up in Pennsylvania and has a background in both fitness and business. From playing sports since she was young and competing in an NPC Bikini Body Building competition, where she took 1st place, fitness has been a huge passion of hers throughout her life.
Nicole’s training style had been aesthetic focused including a very strict eating regimen. This worked well for her competition training; however, the months that followed were not so great as she ended up with a shoulder impingement from overtraining. This encouraged her to look at fitness in a different way and realized that fitness is so much more than looking great; it’s about being healthy and strong for the long-term.
Certifications: Nicole currently holds Personal Training and Group Fitness Instructor certifications from NASM. She also has her Bachelor’s degree in Business from West Virginia University and uses this to run the daily operations of our business here at M1 Strong.
