Movement of the Week: Handstand Walk Development Drills
Handstand Walk Development Drills Handstand walking isn’t just a fun skill. It’s also a super effective way to build strength, stability, and control in your entire body! Whether you’re aiming to master the skill itself or just want to develop a stronger core, shoulder girdle, and overall body awareness, handstand progressions are a great investment […]
Movement of the Week /// The Barbell Overhead Squat
Mastering the Barbell Overhead Squat: Coaching Tips and Benefits The barbell overhead squat is a powerhouse movement that develops mobility, strength, and stability throughout your entire body. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced lifter, incorporating this exercise into your training routine can improve performance in nearly every aspect of strength and fitness. Here’s why […]
Your Next Level Starts Now
Welcome to NZ Fitness, where the journey to a stronger, healthier, and happier you begin! I am Nicole Zapoli, your online fitness and wellness coach, committed to guiding, supporting, educating, and inspiring you both physically and mentally. Join me on a path that not only transforms your body but also creates a lasting culture of […]
Mindful Tech: A Simple Approach to Feeling Like Yourself Again
Technology, for most people, is both a comfort and a complication. Your relationship with your devices shapes how present, grounded, and emotionally available you feel. When used deliberately, tech can shift from being a distraction engine into a support structure for clarity, calm, and connection. A Quick Summary You can use technology to improve […]
Movement of the Week // Knees to Elbow Progressions
Master the Knees-to-Elbow Progression: Build Strength, Stability, and Control Are you ready to take your core training to the next level? The knees-to-elbow progression is a game changing movement for developing total body strength, stability, and mobility. It’s not just about abs—this dynamic exercise also targets your shoulder girdle, lats, trunk, scapular stabilizers, and more, […]
Breaking the All or Nothing Cycle in Fitness
Consistency Over Extremes For me, fitness has never been about extremes or doing everything perfectly. What I’ve learned over 25+ years of coaching is this: lasting strength, health, and wellness come from small, consistent actions, not perfection. We live in a world obsessed with quick fixes, trends, and “perfect” routines. But the truth is, real […]
Movement of the Week /// The Ring Push Up
Master the Ring Push Up in Hollow Position: Strength Meets Stability The ring push up in a hollow position is one of the most effective bodyweight exercises for building total upper body strength and core stability. Whether you’re an experienced athlete or just starting your fitness journey, this movement delivers results by targeting multiple muscle […]
Redefining Strength: Training, Mindset & Longevity
From Mindset to Movement: New Podcast Conversations from my Book + Podcast Tour Over the past few months, I’ve stepped into one of the most meaningful seasons of my work: my Live FIT from the Inside Out book and podcast tour. This tour hasn’t been about promotion for the sake of noise. It’s been about changing […]
Movement of the Week /// Training the V-Up from the Hollow Position
Mastering V-Ups from the Hollow Position: Tips and Benefits This week I am excited to share some coaching tips on training V-ups from the hollow position! This movement is one of my favorites to include in strength and skill sessions, and it’s an awesome modification in CrossFit WODs, replacing movements like GHD sit ups, toes-to-bar, […]
From the VAULT /// Training the Hollow Body Position
Mastering the Hollow Body Position: Build Strength, Stability, and Body Awareness This week on the blog, we’re diving into one of the most fundamental positions for building a strong, healthy, and happy body! This position is known as the hollow body position. The hollow position is the foundation for all movement and offers incredible benefits […]
