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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 6/7/21

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It seems summer decided to show up a bit early in my neck of the woods. Today is day #2 of a four-day spread of ungodly hot weather by New England standards. Yesterday hit 90 degrees and there’s talk of  two to three 95-100 degree days looming.

My wife, a Floridian, is ecstatic.

Me?

I’d rather have a tickle fight with a grizzly bear.

Nevertheless, on a personal note (and with the warm weather officially here), we booked our first family vacation since before the pandemic for later this month.

We’re heading, of all places, to Florida at the end of the month….hahahaha.

I mean, FML.

I can’t wait.

Also, speaking of travel, I’m now starting to book some workshops.

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1. I’m Coming to England (Manchester & London: Fall 2021)

👉 Manchester Info & Registration HERE (Early Bird Rate) 👈

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 – click HERE for itinerary and to register.
  • 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 hope to see you there!

SIDE NOTE: I’ve tossed Charleston, SC out there for this Fall, and it’s looking like I’ll be making a cameo in Orlando this winter.

I’m 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.

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

How to Stay Alive in the Fitness Industry For 2 Decades – Brandon Mancine

The picture of Aladdin and the Genie will make perfect sense once you read this quick read from Brandon.

He makes a brilliant analogy and one I never recognize despite watching this movie several times.

The Menstrual Cycle & Performance: Resources List (2021) – Julia Eyre

Looking for up-to-date resources on how the menstrual cycle affects training & performance (and how to program accordingly)?

Julia has you covered.

Where Does Fat Go When We Lose Weight? – Abby Langer

Hint: It’s not what that person on the internet who, not coincidentally has a product to sell, says.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 2/19/21

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STUFF TO CHECK OUT FIRST

1. Virtual Coaching Competency Workshop – Coming in March

Since I won’t be traveling anytime soon to present, I decided why not bring one of my workshops to YOU? I will be putting on my popular Coaching Competency Workshop this March.

I figured chances would be high many attendees would be fighting off the urge to commit seppuku staring at their computer screen for seven straight hours so made the executive decision to spread things out over three consecutive weekends:

  • 3 Hours on 3/7
  • 2 Hours on 3/14
  • 2 Hours on 3/21

The course has been approved for CEUs via the NSCA and all attendees will receive a recording in case Eastern Standard Time doesn’t bode well for your schedule. 

For more info go HERE.

2. CORE @ Home

You can now purchase CORE @ Home for whatever you want to pay.

During the first quarantine I started a platform where I’d deliver 20-40 minute workouts that could be performed in everyone’s living room using minimal equipment.

In all I filmed 36 workouts using nothing but bodyweight, bands, and kettlebells and/or dumbbells. With many people still reticent to head back to their regular gyms (not to mention the scarcity of gym equipment out there to purchase) I figured this would be a nice opportunity to help.

Whether you want to spend $1 or $99 (FYI: the latter enters you to win a 5×7 shirtless pic of me), the workouts are ready and available to start.

For more information go HERE.

3. I Care A Lot

 

I am not one to toot my own horn (that often), but I am giddy about this.

I had the opportunity to work with the lovely Rosamund Pike while she was in Boston back in 2019 filming her latest movie, I Care A lot, which was just released on Netflix today.

I love deadlifts and movies.

So, of course, when I had the chance to work with a bonafide movie star, I had her deadlift…;o)

 

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Anyway, I Care A lot has been getting rave reviews, as has her performance as the movie’s main character, Marla Grayson, which has been getting compared to Rosamund’s most iconic character, Amy Dunne, from Gone Girl.

Rosamund is the sweetest person on Earth, but she seems to excel at portraying sinister characters. In fact, Rosamund was just nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in this film.

Looking for something good to watch this weekend? Check this out!

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

Blood Flow Restriction Training: Everything You Need to Know – Mike Reinold

I remember when BFR started gaining traction several years ago I had to do all I could to prevent my eyeballs from rolling out of their sockets.

Really? We’re gonna “cut off” circulation to our limbs in order to elicit just a smidgeon more of a pump?

As it happens, yes.

And, too, as it happens, there’s a bevy of other legitimate applications as well. For example (and speaking personally), I used BFR as part of my Achilles rehab.

But I’ll let Mike to do the talking. He does a better job anyway in this extensive article.

Not the King of Exercises: The Bench Press – Christian Thibaudeau

Ohhhhh, shit.

Shots have been fired.

3+ Plank Substitutes That Make Solid AF – Julia Eyre

The next time that plank holds are in your program or in your head, do me a favor. Pause for a moment and ask yourself one simple question:

“Why?”

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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 7/5/19

I realize I have been very delinquent in keeping up with any semblance of consistent writing of late and I apologize.

I’m within the throes of getting ready for my Australia trip next week making sure client programs are updated and that I complete a few lingering projects before I leave.

Namely, preparing myself in the event a spider the size of a Volkswagon decides to cross paths with me while I am down there.

Nevertheless, onto this week’s stuff to read.

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BUT FIRST…CHECK THIS STUFF OUT

1. Strong Body-Strong Mind Workshop – Chicago, IL (w/ Dr. Lisa Lewis)

This will be the only time Dr. Lisa Lewis and I will be presenting this workshop together in 2019. In previous years we’ve presented it in Boston, London, Toronto, Bonn (Germany),  and Austin, TX.

This 1-day workshop is targeted towards fitness professionals and digs a little deeper into what really “bogs” them down and stresses them out….

…their clients!

Click THIS link for more details on topics covered as well as date/cost/location.

2. Physical Preparation Podcast w/ Mike Robertson

I spent 60 minutes catching up with my good friend (and fellow 90’s hip-hop fan), Mike Robertson, last week on his popular podcast.

In this episode we discuss gym ownership, the different between training gen pop clients and athletes, and WU-TANG!

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Squat Tip #2: Face Forward (For the Love of God) . I think the end of the video gets my point across…😉

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Why You’re Not Making Progress – Melanie Redd

HINT: It’s not that lack of detox teas.

Let’s Stop Cliche-ing Failure and Be Human – Julia Eyre

Failure is what allows us grow.

Learning to fail (well) is a good thing.

Love this message from Julia.

Fat Shaming is in Bad Taste. Lets Not Move to Fit Shaming – Lee Boyce

“I’m all for no judgement, but if someone’s being kicked out of a gym for looking too intimidating, how different is that really from telling a large woman doing a conditioning workout in a sports bra and shorts that she should cover up?”

I appreciate Lee’s willingness to discuss hard, abstract topics that have no clear “right” answer.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 12/7/18

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BUT FIRST…CHECK THIS STUFF OUT

1. (Even More) Complete Shoulder & Hip Blueprint – 2019 Dates

This workshop will piggyback on the material Dean Somerset and I covered in the original Complete Shoulder & Hip Blueprint.

With this iteration, though, we’ll be going a bit deeper into the coaching and programming side of things:

  • How to program around common injuries.
  • How to “connect” the appropriate exercises to the client/athlete.
  • How to squat and deadlift like a boss.

Check em out HERE.

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One of the highest compliments I can receive as a coach is when other coaches hire me to be their coach. . Coaches need coaches too. . Here’s my client @jessmschour from last night. . We’ve been troubleshooting some hip shenanigans and trying to come up with ways to “feel” her glutes more during certain exercises, like deadlifts. . She’s pretty freakin strong: her best pull is 350 lbs with a straight bar. Alas, I wanted to try something a bit different last night. . This is an exercise I stole from @mcconnell_athletics and it worked beautifully. . I wrapped a jump stretch band around two pegs in the power rack and then placed the band through the handle of a KB. . Hello Glute O’clock.

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

A Return to Play: Movement Training For Youth Athlete – Jeremy Frisch

This should be required reading for parents and coaches a like.

Jeremy is one of the “go to” coaches I follow with regards to youth training. The content he puts out is legit.

Just watch the videos he posts and tell me they’re not amazing.

I hate him because I’m not him.

Protein: What, When, Why, and How? – Dr. Susan Kleiner

There aren’t many people out there as respected as Dr. Kleiner. Her book, Power Eating, was one of the very first books I ever bought after graduating college (and started taking my own personal continuing education more seriously).

This article keeps things simple, and keeps to the facts.

Want to Get Real Results For Your Training? Pay For Them – Julia Eyre

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it a minimum of 47 times more:

“Everyone needs a coach. Even coaches.”

Fantastic article by Julia here explaining more of the nuances and benefits of coaching.