SVZ Internal Performance Center

Look at this photo.

Two legs. Same person. Completely different structure on each side.

Now imagine trying to coach that individual with a universal standard — the same foot position, the same squat depth, the same alignment cues you give everyone else.

It doesn’t work. And deep down, most of us already know that.

The truth is, structural differences between individuals are real, significant, and largely invisible to the naked eye. You can’t see them on a movement screen. You can’t fix them with a cue. And you certainly can’t override them with a program template.

What you
can do is learn to assess for them, respect them, and design around them.

That’s exactly what we cover in the
RTS Foundations Lower Extremity course.

You’ll learn how individual structure shapes every lower-body exercise decision — from squat mechanics and foldability, to resistance strategies and real-time coaching adjustments. No cookie-cutter programming. No universal standards. Just intelligent, individualized
design.

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June 13–14, 2026 🔗 Register at
RTSFoundations.com

What a weekend. 🙌
The RTS Foundations: Trunk & Spine course is officially in the books, and this group brought it — the curiosity, the effort, the questions that push the conversation forward. That’s exactly what this work is about.
We spent two days breaking down the mechanics of trunk and spinal exercise — not from a place of rules and restrictions, but from a place of what each individual truly has, owns, and tolerates. That shift in perspective changes everything about how you train people.
To every one of you in this photo — thank you for showing up ready to grow. Your clients are going to feel the difference.
The next modules are coming. Stay locked in. 👊
📅 Lower Extremity — June 13–14, 2026
📅 Upper Extremity — August 1–2, 2026
📍 SVZ Performance · Sunrise, FL
💻 RTSFoundations.com

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Class starts THIS Saturday — don’t miss it!

The RTS Foundations: Trunk & Spine course is almost here, and seats are limited.

This isn’t about finding the “best” spinal stabilization exercise. It’s not about what you think your client needs — or what you believe they can’t do. It’s about what they show you they truly HAVE, OWN, and TOLERATE

Join instructor Steve Van Zandt for a two-day deep dive into the mechanics, force, and precision behind trunk and spinal exercise — and walk away with skills you can use in your very next session.

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April 18–19, 2026 📍 SVZ Performance · Sunrise, FL 💻 Register at
RTSFoundations.com

Spots are going fast — secure yours today.

Perspectives on challenging the trunk and spinal musculature

It’s not about finding the one and only “best spinal stabilization exercise!“ It’s not about a predetermined version of what they “need“ to do! It’s not about a preconceived belief of what they “can’t or shouldn’t“ do! It’s solely about what they show you they really can do… What they have, own, and tolerate!!!

Do you really know how to train the core — or are you just doing exercises that involve it?

There’s a difference. And once you understand it, the way you program and coach changes completely.

Join us April 18–19 for
RTS Foundations: Trunk / Spine — a two-day deep dive into the mechanical principles that govern how the spine and core actually function during exercise.

You’ll walk away knowing how to:

▸ Assess posture with purpose — practically and accurately ▸ Train the core correctly, not just generically ▸ Use spinal structure and positioning to drive smarter exercise selection ▸ Build individualized resistance strategies based on each client’s trunk strength profile

This is advanced training for fitness professionals who want to move beyond cookie-cutter programming and deliver results that are truly client-defined.

📍 SVZ Performance | Sunrise, FL 📅 April 18–19, 2026 💰 $750 per module 🔗 Register at

www.RTSfoundations.com

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It was brought to my attention that the last post had a date error on the flyer. RTS trunk and spine will be held Saturday and Sunday April 18-19. Time is ticking for this amazing class. Register today on RTSfoundations.com. It’s going to be an incredible weekend.