Stuff To Read While You’re Pretending To Work: 10/9/15
Before we dive into this week’s stuff to read I’d like to first send a HUGE internet fist bump to the people at Rogue Fitness.
I ordered a bunch of equipment from them this past Tuesday – including a power rack and a handful of accessory items – and I received noticed yesterday that everything will be arriving in Boston TODAY (Friday).
That is an amazing turn around.
What’s more, I had a representative reach out to me immediately because he noticed a discrepancy in my original order after reviewing it. One of the accessory items wasn’t going to be the right “fit” for the power rack and he quickly informed me of the correct version and refunded me the difference.
Now that’s efficient customer service.
I’m half expecting them to come over and make me breakfast in bed too.
I also had a special delivery from the UPS guy yesterday; a new trap bar for the studio. As you can see from the video below, everyone in the Gentilcore household loves it. Even Dagny:
I know, I know. It’s pretty shameless (and borderline creepy cat lady status) that I posted a video of my cat on the internet. I get it.
BUT SHE’S A BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS.
Oh, and one last thing.
- There are still a handful of spots available for mine and Dean Somerset’s Complete Shoulder & Hip Workshop at Rebell Strength & Conditioning in Chicago next weekend (Oct. 17-18th). Click HERE for more information.
- We’ll also be in Los Angeles, at CrossFit 714 (in Anaheim), the weekend of November 14-15th. Click HERE for more information.
CEU’s are available for both events. And hugs.
3 Crucial Lessons From Lifting Without a Belt – Tony Bonvechio
I wrote a post a few years ago on the efficacy of weight belts and why (and when) it’s a good idea to use one. Tony B sheds some light on why using one can often be a crutch and speaks to how not using one can improve performance.
How to Deadlift: Layne Norton’s Complete Guide – Layne Norton (via BodyBuilding.com)
Did someone say deadlifts?
SQUIRREL!!!!!!!!1
Elite Athletic Development 2.0 – Mike Robertson & Joe Kenn
Listen: these are two of the best strength coaches out there giving you the inside scoop on how they approach assessment, periodization, conditioning, coaching progressions/regressions, and everything in between.
If you’re looking to get better as a coach or personal trainer (or just looking for quality information cause you’re a fitness nerd) this shouldn’t be a hard sell.
Invest in yourself. And you might as well do it while you can still save yourself 100 bones. SALE ends tonight (Friday) at midnight.
Comments for This Entry
Rachel
BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS! She is so cute.October 9, 2015 at 2:56 pm |
Jake
Rogue knows what they're doing for sureOctober 9, 2015 at 7:25 pm |
Shane Mclean
The deadlift may improve her hops :)October 11, 2015 at 10:02 am |
ronellsmith
My Rogue R4 arrives this week as well. Super excited abut it and a bunch of other goodies arriving from EliteFTS, including the RGB, Prowler 2 and the SSB Yoke Bar.October 11, 2015 at 9:07 pm |
TonyGentilcore
Ooo, Prowler. That's on my wish list for when I have more room....;o)October 12, 2015 at 4:02 pm |
Rob Mulligan
I own a bunch of Rogue stuff - top notch quality. Where did you order the trap bar from?October 12, 2015 at 2:47 pm |
TonyGentilcore
Ordered one via eBay for under $120.October 12, 2015 at 4:02 pm |
Rob Mulligan
Cool - I just ordered one off Amazon a few weeks ago - the Cap Mega Hex. It's not pretty, but it should get the job done. It came packed very similar to yours.October 12, 2015 at 4:19 pm |
TonyGentilcore
It doesn't have to look pretty. It just needs to hold a shit ton of weight....;o)October 13, 2015 at 7:20 am |
Jason Kiernan
I just got my Rogue shipment yesterday - including an SM-1 squat stand and an Abram GHD and a whole bunch of other fun stuff.October 13, 2015 at 8:52 am |
TonyGentilcore
Is this the same "Jason Kiernan" that used to train at CSP with his wife Bethany?October 13, 2015 at 3:19 pm |
Jason Kiernan
Yes it is. Congrats on the new endeavor.October 13, 2015 at 6:57 pm |
TonyGentilcore
Dude, that's so badass you're getting all this gym equipment. I assume you're putting together a sick home gym?October 14, 2015 at 7:22 am |
Jason Kiernan
Yup. A nice basement gym with no Techno.October 15, 2015 at 7:18 am
TonyGentilcore
Come on. Just one song. For memory's sake.October 15, 2015 at 8:09 am
Dan
Tony, My only knock on Rogue is that they advertise everything is made in America, but my most recent order from them came with "made in china" stickers all over them.October 15, 2015 at 2:41 pm |
TonyGentilcore
Huh. That's interesting. Mine all came with Made in America.October 16, 2015 at 7:47 am |