In This Issue:
– Robertson Training Systems Updates
– Training Tip
– Nutrition Tip
– Product Review: Meal Plans 101
– New Articles
– Schedule
Updates:
More awesome feedback from the “Building the Efficient Athlete” DVD Series
Each year I try to expand my knowledge with everything from functional anatomy, program design, rehabilitation, regeneration techniques, nutrition, and business, anything to make me better at what I do. Each time Eric Cressey and Mike Robertson come out with a new article, product, whatever, I am blown away by how little I truly know and how much I have yet to learn.
Eric and Mike are quickly raising the standard in this industry. From Eric’s Ultimate Off-season Manual, Mike and Bill Hartman’s Inside-Out: The Ultimate Upper Body Warm-up DVD, to both Eric and Mike’s Magnificent Mobility DVD, these guys are quickly changing the landscape of how we train the human body for ultimate performance.
Now enter the Building the Efficient Athlete DVD set. Eric and Mike have once again raised the bar. I don’t recommend you get this DVD set, you need it. If you’re an athlete, trainer, strength coach, or a weekend warrior, you can’t go wrong with the loads of information Eric and Mike packed into this 2-day seminar in New York City. Eric and Mike covered everything from functional anatomy, assessing posture and movement, exercise technique, common errors and how to correct them. This is one of the most comprehensive training products on the market.
In an era when the fitness industry is watered down with hundreds of certifications and an overall lack of professionalism, Eric and Mike keep it afloat by putting out top-notch resources that should be required for anybody currently training athletes and clients or looking to enter the fitness industry!
I just spent the last week viewing all eight DVD’s and each day this week I implemented something new with the athletes and clients I train and in my own training. Building the Efficient Athlete DVD set is the real deal.
Aaron Schwenzfeier
Performance Fitness Systems
Alexandria, Minnesota
Click here to purchase the Building the Efficient Athlete DVD Series
New Article up at T-Nation!
Yes, I’ve been keeping busy with the articles lately! My latest piece discusses the inherent benefits of lunging, along with progressions and cuing to make sure you’re getting the most out of this great lift.
Check it out here:
Training Tip:
Towel work for “Dad” forearms
Let’s face it: No matter how wimpy some older men may seem, most all of them have what you call “Dad” forearms. These puppies were built working on cars, doing heavy labor, and other “Dad” activities.
A simple yet effective way to develop some “Dad” forearms is to add towel work during some of your back workouts. Use chinning as an example: Wrap two towels around a chinning bar at a position where your hands would normally go. Now, crush the towels with your grip and proceed to do your set. You’ll find not only do you get a great forearm and back workout, but you’ll also fall victim to “The Claw.” “The Claw” is the position that your fingers and hands are left in following the set, because they simply refuse to relax!
If towel chins are too difficult, you can always start off with exercises such as seated rows, chest-supported rows, supine rows, etc. So go out, get some towels, and start developing those “Dad” forearms!
Nutrition Tip:
Don’t Displace, Dummy!
By Dr. John Berardi
There’s a big difference between a healthy diet to which treats are occasionally added and an “all-treat diet.” In the former, unhealthy foods are consumed rarely and in addition to healthy foods. In the latter, unhealthy foods are consumed often and instead of healthy foods. This is called “food displacement” and must be avoided if optimal body composition and health are your goals. Don’t displace nutrient dense food with empty calories!
If you like this tip and want to learn more about JB and his products, check out his Precision Nutrition website.
Product REview: Meal Plans 101
When it comes to fitness info products, I think I’m pretty stingy with my recommendations. As more and more people get into the industry, there are more and more people releasing fitness info products. Some are great, while others just don’t live up to the hype.
However, when Chris Mohr sent me a preview copy of his “Meal Plans 101” program, I was floored! Whether you’re a fitness trainer, strength coach, or someone who just wants to really understand how to eat properly, you need to check this program out. Here’s a little recap of what all you can do with this program:
– Figure out how many calories you expend daily given your age, daily activity level, etc.
– Figure out and track your body composition over the course of your training career
– But most importantly, you can figure out EXACTLY HOW MANY CALORIES you should be eating in a day. This may not sound revolutionary, but how many of you know this information? This program gives you the options of weight gain, weight maintenance, or even weight loss so you can customize the program to your goals.
And you know what the best part is? Some people may know how many calories they should consume, but have no clue how to take that into eating “real food.” You may need 60 grams of protein at a meal, but how much actual chicken does that equate to? This program tells you EXACTLY what you need to eat at each and every meal of the day. Basically, as long as you are disciplined with your eating and exercise, there’s no reason you shouldn’t attain your goals! Programs like this take the guesswork out of your diet.
Want to customize the program even further? Once you’ve figured out how many calories you need in a day, how do you want to split that up? More carbs, less fat? More fat, fewer carbs? More protein? There are multiple macronutrient splits so that you can customize the program to your exact specifications.
If you’re one of those people whose diet always seem to get in the way, you NEED this program to take you to the next level. Check out Meal Plans 101 today and see what it can do for you!