After an extended off-season, I3E athlete John Paul Foschi officially agreed to terms with the Buffalo Bills football franchise. Many teams wanted to pick up Foschi this off-season causing any contract signing to be delayed, but after missing only two preseason games JP joined the Bills. The late start will have minimal effect on JP due to his intense training at I3E throughout the summer, as well as familiarity with the Buffalo playbook and coaching system. In signing with Buffalo, Foschi has reunited with his Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Kansas City Chiefs coach, Chan Gailey. When Foschi was on the Chiefs in 2008, his tight end coach was Bob Bicknell. Bicknell will now be coaching him again in Buffalo. Adapting to the new team should be pretty easy for him; this was one of the most attractive features to the Bills organization. Foschi stated that in about 7-10 days he would be able to re-teach himself Gailey’s system. Gailey knows JP is a tough guy and says that he is always looking for tough guys on his roster. The great rapport between JP and the coaching staff should make for an easy transition to a team that’s been working together since July 29th. Interestingly, his first game with the Bills will be against his former team, the Cincinnati Bengals (Who dey now?!). The I3E staff wishes JP and his new team the best of luck; we are happy to root for the only real New York team. See How the Buffalo Bills Feel About Their Latest Acquisition

I3E athlete Kathy Martin is officially the most decorated woman runner in the world. She currently holds 4 world records and 8 American Masters records in her age group. Kathy and her husband keep a list of all of the current records for the Women’s 55 division to keep track of all of her scores and her goals.  On the same list is the Women’s 60 division, because Kathy Martin has no intention of ending her reign over the women in her age group. The Institute 3E staff looks forward to working with her and taking her success to the next level. Here are the current W55 records Kathy holds.

            World Masters Indoor Records:

            800m – 2:31.73

            1500m – 4:58.7

            Mile – 5:19.87

            3000m – 10:35.76

            American Masters Indoor Records

            800m – 2:31.73

            1500m – 4:58.7

            Mile – 5:19.87

            3000 – 10:35.76

            American Masters Outdoor Records

            1500m – 5:10.7

            3000m – 10:47.8

            10,000m – 39:37

            Steeple – 8:13.10

After 4 seasons of training with Tim Kunes at I3E, we are proud to see him take his abilities to the next level. After an hour-long ESPN special about his decision, he has decided in this fall…this is very tough…in this fall he will take his talents to South Germany and join the Rosenheim Star Bulls. The Star Bulls play in the ESBG, which is essentially the AHL of Germany. The season goes from September to June, much longer than the AHL, however they don’t have as many games per week. He leaves Monday to join the Germans as the only U.S. player on the team. We would like to wish Kunes and the Star Bulls the best of luck in Germany.

Institute 3E athlete Eric Nystrom has just finished his best season yet with the Calgary Flames, racking up 19 points (11 goals, 8 assists) and drawing even on his +/- rank. Unfortunately for Calgary, he was released as a free agent at the end of the 2009-10 season. Minnesota’s GM, Chuck Fletcher, was looking to add character and leadership to his locker room, and grit and good work ethic on the ice. Nystrom was quoted saying, “I’m very excited to be a part of this organization. The Wild is heading in the right direction, and I will give everything I have to help the team win.” This is exactly what Fletcher wants in his newest left wingman. Last season, Nystrom dedicated himself to his role as the “energy” of the Flames. Now, the Minnesota Wild will get the opportunity to feel the repercussions of Nystrom’s intense style of play for the next three years. The Wild and Nystrom agreed to a 3 year, $4.2 million deal on July 1^st. The Institute 3E staff would like to wish Nystrom and his new Wild pack the best of luck in the upcoming season.

Biochemical advancements in the human body are always preceded by an exchange of electrons. The cPrime technology embedded in their bracelets acts as what the company calls a “bioantennae” because it alters the way your body interacts with the electromagnetic environment. The biological responses in your body are balanced and optimized when you wear the bracelet. At Institute 3E, we have seen it strength, performance, flexibility, and endurance. Founder of I3E, Jon DiFlorio, however, has tested the bracelet out for himself and will not train without it. During each work out, Jon wraps the bracelet around his wrist and feels the beneficial difference. Our professional athlete clients at Institute 3E also all wear the cPrime bracelet to reap the benefits. If you are interested in checking out the product, feel free to come to the gym to see what it can do. If you are interested in buying one come to the gym, or soon you will be able to purchase it online through Jon. However, as this is a relatively new product and company, this aspect of the website is yet to be launched. Visit www.cprimeusa.com to see demos, as well as to see the product in all available colors. The results are immediate and incredible! Check out blog.joincprime.com to see which celebrities are supporting cPrime, such as Michael Phelps, A-Rod, Joe Torre, and many more.

Out of town athletes are more than welcome to join us at Institute 3E for a vigorous training experience intended to improve your performance during the off-season. Attend sport-specific training sessions where you will receive one-on-one training with our elite coaches. Each intensive is customized to your personal needs. They will include:

• Physical Conditioning
• Agility and Speed Development
• Muscle Release Therapy
• Mental Edge Coaching
• Restorative Yoga
• Metabolic Nutrition Programming
• Sports Performance Yoga
• Nutritional and Lifestyle Counseling with our integrative Medical Doctor
• An instructional DVD featuring all of your exercises so you can train at home

Due to limited space, advanced reservations are required. To see more about the intensives program, click the link on the left panel of the website under "About I3E" where you can watch videos and read about the program.



It took six games to accomplish the task but after hard work, determination, and some help from I3E athlete Bill Guerin, the Pittsburgh Penguins finally pulled rank on the Ottawa Senators in round one of the NHL Playoffs. As the Penguins advance to round two, they must recognize the most effective players who helped them get to where they are. Rightfully so every hockey fan hears the media obsessing over Crosby’s success, and often times that is followed up with how great Malkin is. Clearly these superstars have earned that credibility. However, in the NHL, especially at the playoff level, two men can’t run the show. The success of these guys has a lot to do with the “supporting cast” around them. As of now, Bill Guerin is holding the number 3 spot in goals (3), assists (5), points (8), shots (27 = above Crosby), and power play goals (1) in the postseason. He’s second place in +/- rating (5) and in lowest penalties in minutes (2). Guerin has been an incredible force behind the Penguins success in 5 of their 8 postseason games, and he clearly has showed intention of slowing down as he put a puck behind Montreal Canadiens goalie, Jaroslav Halak – a feat which Alexander “the Gr8” Ovechkin even struggled with – in the opening game of round 2. As the Pittsburgh Penguins try to win 3 more games against the Habs to move to the Conference Finals, Guerin will be a solid man to turn to. The Institute 3E staff wishes our superstar, Billy G, and his boys the best of luck in achieving his goal: Bringing the Stanley Cup back to Pittsburgh for the second year in a row.



I3E founder and strength coach, Jon DiFlorio, is hard at work learning from the best how to provide an even greater edge to his athletes. He is now in the midst of a Functional Medical Course where he is learning from world-renowned international strenth coach, Charles Poliquin, about athletes’ biosignatures and what they represent for that athletes hormonal system. Charles Poliquin is the originator of this method and is a strength coach in 29 different countries. Everyone has a “blueprint” of where systems show stress from a hormonal perspective. After an analysis of an individual athlete’s blueprint, we can offer customized supplementation protocols based on which hormonal system is stressed in their body. Depending on where an athlete’s relative body fat is carried, biosignature experts can identify which hormonal system is stressed. For example, high body fat in tricep or pectoral regions showcases a testosterone deficiency. There is a 12-point body fat test that shows different dysfunctions in the body such as low testosterone, high estrogen, high cortisol, insulin resistance, etc. With this info, we will create a specific training program, nutrition and lifestyle program, and supplementation program for each athlete. We will be using this on all of our athletes over the summer, because the more balanced their body is hormonally the more efficient it will be.



For anyone who believes in stereotypical superstition, the number 13 is unlucky. For I3E athlete Bill Guerin, though, the number he wears across the back of his jersey just keeps getting better. On April 8^th, Guerin put two goals in the Islanders’ net; one of them was his 20^th goal of the season. As of that night, Guerin now has 13 seasons where he has scored 20 goals or more since he made his NHL debut with the Devils in 1991. He has been a major contribution to the Pittsburgh Penguins and has helped get his team into the 2010 playoffs. Just 10 days after reaching his milestone, he dropped another puck behind Ottawa Senators’ goalie, Brian Elliot, to put the Pens up even further above the Senators in game 3 of the opening round of the playoffs. Guerin shows a commitment to success in the gym that carries onto the ice every year. He has truly earned this achievement and everyone at I3E is proud of him and his accomplishments.

On April 15, 2010, USA Hockey announced the first 12 players, all from the National Hockey League, who will compete for the 2010 U.S. Men's National Team at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Men's Championship, on May 7-23, 2010 in Cologne, Gelsenkirchen, and Mannheim, Germany.

Among the competitors, is Institute 3E’s Eric Nystrom. Nystrom is familiar with this honor; he has played on two U.S. National Junior Teams in 2002 and 2003, as well as in the 2001 U.S. Men's National Under-18 Team. The team USA veteran is eager to pack up his skates from his Calgary Flames locker room, along with his fellow teammate David Moss, and suit up in a Team USA uniform, representing his country with pride.

Follow Eric Nystrom and the rest of the U.S. Men’s National Team:

Fri., May 7 Germany Gelsenkirchen 8:15 p.m./2:15 p.m.

Mon., May 10 Denmark Cologne 4:15 p.m./10:15 a.m.

Wed., May 12 Finland Cologne 8:15 p.m./2:15 p.m.

Fri., May 14-Tues., May 18 Qualification Round Cologne/Mannheim TBD

Sat., May 15-Tues., May 18 Relegation Round Cologne/Mannheim TBD

Thurs., May 20 Quarterfinals Cologne/Mannheim TBD

Sat., May 22 Semifinals Cologne TBD

Sun., May 23 Bronze-Medal Game Cologne 4:15 p.m./10:15 a.m.  

Gold-Medal Game Cologne 8:30 p.m./2:30 p.m. 

You're working out, eating right, going to every practice, making the most of each training session, but you still want to do more? We've got you covered. Check out these Performance Tips and get the same suggestions we give to our pro athletes to help them get the edge.

Bored of the monotony of doing the same exercises over and over again? Check out the Exercise of the Week. Featured are exercises performed by our training staff that will improve your workout and results. The videos are professionally edited and captioned with tips for proper technique.

Thursday, March 25, 2010 was a night that Institute 3E and Calgary Flames athlete, Eric Nystrom, will never forget. Eric has played in the NHL for four seasons, but never once competed at the Nassau Coliseum. Since the 2009-10 Flames schedule was released, he has been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to be at an arena he is so familiar with, only this time as a player in the spotlight, not as a spectator in the stands. In spite of the 3-2 loss to the Islanders, Eric’s first NHL experience playing in the Coliseum was a personal success.  Just over 9 minutes into the game, Nystrom set up Cory Sarich at the point who let a shot go resulting in a goal for Nigel Dawes and an assist for Nystrom. Then again late in the second, Nystrom let Long Island know he was there… Not right away though. Nystrom came right off the bench and hustled to the doorstep of Biron’s crease. With a great second effort from the floor after getting hit, Jamal Mayers slid the puck to Eric who was rushing in. Nystrom scored his 11^th goal of the season with a short-side shot. Eric's last five games have been very productive; he has registered 4 goals, an assist, and was named the Flames #1 Hardest Worker. Even in a losing effort, Nystrom was recognized as the #2 star of the night. Even more significant, Eric got a little bit of special recognition from one particular fan: New York Islander’s Legend, Bob “Mr. Islander” Nystrom. Along with over fifty of Eric’s friends and family members, Bob watched his son go up against his former team and got to see his franchise be victorious and his son dominate. Perhaps the giant banner bearing his fathers name and number was incentive for Eric to stay focused, tough, and smart. Whatever the reason, Eric played a great game in front of the New York Islanders, their fans, and their former superstar. The Bob Nystrom Award goes to the Islander that “best exemplifies heart, dedication, and hustle.” Clearly these attributes were inherited.

Eric Nystrom Shows Off His Cooking Skills On the Flames' Homepage

If there is one thing Calgary Flames' Eric Nystrom and I3E's Jon DiFlorio share in common, its a love of food. Check out Eric's pre-game meals by clicking on the video below.  To learn more about performance eating, check out our page on nutrition.

ESPN Comes to I3E for NHL Player's Car Push/Pull

Institute 3E is known by professional athletes all over the country, and the international community as well. Today, August 14th, was another opportunity for I3E to spread its name when reporters from ESPN came to watch four NHL players participate in I3E's Strongman Workouts, featuring, among others, former Habs Mike Komiserak and Chris Higgins, as well as Calgary Flames forward Eric Nystrom and Stanley Cup champion Bill Guerin. They all pulled and pushed Higgins’ new Mercedes up and down a parking lot across the street from I3E. When asked whose car was being shoved and tugged around, Billy Guerin responded to the reporter, “It’s Higgins’ because the rest of us can’t afford it.” Komiserak, Higgins' buddy and former teammate, made frequent jokes about messing up Higgins’ new ride. Look in ESPN magazines for an article about Institute 3E, and maybe on ESPN.com.