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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 5/19/17

I like ice-cream.

And lets get to this week’s stuff.

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1) Strong Body-Strong Mind – Toronto

Last year Lisa and I had the privilege of presenting together in Austin, TX and London, UK, and we’re elated to be heading to Toronto next month to pick up where we left off.

It’s an event Lisa and I feel is needed and pinpoints a drastically underserved component in the fitness industry.

In a nutshell I spend part of the day breaking down assessment, program design, and technique on a few common lifts such as the squat, deadlift, get-up, and BOSU ball lunges (<— kidding).

Lisa speaks to more of the mindset and psychological side of the equation. She discusses strategies on how to better build rapport and “buy in,” in addition to encouraging more competency and autonomy with our clients/athletes.

All of which is a wonderful way to organically build your business and brand. And, you know, make more money….;o)

This, I feel, is what separates this workshop from others.

Lisa’s not some warm & fuzzy personal trainer who likes to talk about feelings and pretends to know what (s)he’s talking about.

She’s a real-live doctor and went to school for this shit. Plus, she lifts heavy things.

For more information and to sign up, please go HERE.

UPDATE: I believe CEUs have been added to the event. Woo-hoo!

2) Complete Shoulder & Hip Blueprint – Orlando

Our Vancouver shindig in April sold out, but Dean and I have recently announced a stop in Orlando, FL later this year, October 21-22nd at Spark Fitness.

I’ve never been to Orlando. There’s no way in hell I’m visiting Disney World.

You can go HERE for more details and to sign up.

3. Latest Men’s Health Cameo.

I helped contribute to THIS article over on MH.com discussing the importance of recovery days: what they are and why they’re so important.

Stuff to Read

Your Warm-Up Doesn’t Have to Suck – Jaclyn Moran

Well, it doesn’t.

Why Fitness Goals Shouldn’t Be About Aesthetics – Brogan Driscoll

The Huffington Post (UK) interviewed my good friend, Luke Worthington, who’s not only the best looking man I know (I hate him), but also Head of Trainer Education for Third Space and a coach I respect a ton.

As always, he provides a ton of great advice.

The Case for Hypertrophy – Bryan Krahn

Bryan is such a good writer it makes me sick to my stomach.1

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Stuff To Read While You’re Pretending To Work: 8/5/16

I know, I know…I posted one of these earlier this week. I’m the jerk.

In fairness I normally post my “Stuff to Read” series on Fridays, but since I was taken off track the prior week and didn’t post one I made up for it on Monday. Besides, as this goes live my wife and I are en route to London to present our 2-day Strong Body-Strong Mind workshop.

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We’re excited of course. Not only because we’re visiting London for the first time as a couple (I visited back in 2014 and Lisa studied abroad back in her college days), but also because it’s our first “go” with presenting our 2-day workshop (we did a 1-day workshop in Austin, TX back in June).

We’re expecting 30 or so fitness professionals from across the UK to come in and listen to myself speak to assessment, program design, coaching the “big 3,” and why Jason Bourne could kick James Bond’s ass and Lisa will bring more of a mindset/behavior change/creating autonomy & competency with clients vibe.

Keep your eyes and social media ears peeled, because I’m hoping to announce some Boston dates soon. Or, if you’re someone who’s interested in hosting Lisa and I…shoot me a message. We’re pretty cool to hang out with.

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Why Having a Strong Pelvic Floor Isn’t Enough – Ann Wendel

A whole lotta “YES” to his article written by Ann Wendel of Girls Gone Strong. Incontinence is not something women should just “deal with” or “shrug off.”

Likewise, the adage of solely prescribing Kegel exercise to fix pelvic floor dysfunction is a thing of the past. The “fix,” in fact, is much more integrated…incorporating positional breathing drills, dedicated mobility work (in the right areas), and even progressive overload strength training.

Give this a read. It’s important stuff!

Strength Beyond Strength – Jaclyn Moran

A wonderful article written by Jaclyn Moran of War Horse Barbell Club (Philly in the house!) that will resonate with many women.

Stop comparing yourself to others. You do YOU.

This is 40 – Bret Contreras

Hubba, hubba, hubba.