Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 5/17/21
STUFF TO CHECK OUT FIRST
1. I’m Coming to England!
It’s been 15 months since I’ve put on an in-person workshop.
** Cue the trumpets **
I have confirmed that I’ll be coming to England this September to do not one, but TWO separate workshops.
- I’ll be doing my 1-day Coaching Competency Workshop at Gudlift Gym in Manchester on Sunday, 9/12.
- The following weekend (9/18) I will be in London alongside Luke Worthington to put on our 2-day Strategic Strength Workshop (host location is still being figured out)
It feels extraordinary to finally be putting events INTO my calendar rather than taking them off. I”ll have more details about the two workshops in the coming weeks, including links to register.
In the meantime: Consider this your “save the date” notice…
SIDE NOTE: I’ve tossed Charleston, SC out there, as well as Philadelphia, PA (the latter would likely be a Strong Body Strong Mind Workshop with my wife, Dr. Lisa Lewis).
I’m hoping I can pull them off, but am also open to other options as well – Milwaukee, Memphis, Mordor, whatever.
If you’re interested in possibly hosting me for a day or two (or know of a gym who’d be a good fit), please reach out and let’s chat.
SOCIAL MEDIA SHENANIGANS
I recently saw a fitness professional state that if you’re playing sports on a regular basis you shouldn’t lift heavy. I normally read said Tweets and move on with my life.
I didn’t this time.
Why You Should Still Lift Heavy Weights, Even In Season – https://t.co/fRDAab6Fsp pic.twitter.com/fJfkT3lldA
— Tony Gentilcore (@tonygentilcore1) May 13, 2021
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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK
Musings on the Emotions of Numbers – Izzy Libmann
The fitness industry is a dichotomy. On one hand we help people look, feel, and move better. (good!) On the other, we “pressure” & compare ourselves if we don’t look, feel, or move like others (bad).
This was a great read from Izzy on why you shouldn’t tether yourself to a number.
6 Common Strength Training Blunders – Josh Bryant
I dig anything that delves into the nature of helping people get strong(er). That said, there are many things that can go awry when seeking more plates on the bar.
Some great advice in this one from Josh (a brick house himself).
5 Mistakes For New Trainers to Avoid – Detric Smith
Programming kipping pull-ups is a good start….;o)
Kidding (but not really).
Detric gives plenty of food for thought for incoming trainers to consider in this very helpful piece.
