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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 1/15/21

Happy WandaVision was finally released on Disney+ today!

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STUFF TO CHECK OUT FIRST

1. Virtual Coaching Competency Workshop – 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 over the span of three weekends.

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

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

All attendees will receive a recording (and CEUs)1.

You can register at the EARLY BIRD rate now through 2/15. For more info go HERE.

2.  Kabuki Education Week is Coming

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be one of 55+ industry leaders taking part in Kabuki Education Week that’ll be taking place February 1-7, 2021.

Kabuki Education Week – Hosted by Kabuki Strength – is a unique opportunity to attend 40+ live hour-long lectures (with Q&A) presented by the most respected and well established educators, coaches, clinicians, and athletes in the strength & fitness industry. This event brings together a wealth of knowledge across multiple domains; all condensed into week-long virtual format that allows you to attend as many courses as you choose with the added opportunity to purchase recordings.

You can register for my presentation (and save 50% through the end of the year) – The Hip: From Assessment to Badass – HERE.

Alternatively you can register for the ENTIRE event at the Early Bird rate – HERE.

This will undoubtedly be an event you won’t want to miss as the line-up, speaking as a fan boy myself, is one of the most impressive I have ever seen.

3. 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.

Now that many parts of the US (and world) have started to implement a second wave of shut-downs, this resource is timely.

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.

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

Returning to Exercise After COVID-19 – Alex Hubelbank

Alex details her personal experience with COVID-19 and how she navigated her fitness plan during and after her ordeal.

Should We Use a Heel Lift When We Squat? – Luke Worthington

As Luke alludes to in his post…

…the question isn’t so much whether or not squatting with a heel lift is good or bad. Rather, it’s about recognizing WHY you’re using it.

Functional Training Anatomy – Kevin Carr & Mary Kate Feit

You can pre-order this what will inevitably be an awesome resource on Amazon today.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 11/11/16

First things first: thank you.

I’ve been laying low on the writing front lately recovering from last week’s launch, and realized I never took the time to say those two words.

Thank you to everyone who purchased the Complete Shoulder and Hip Blueprint last week. It was a surreal experience on my end to have so many people lend their support and say such kind things about the resource.

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As first product launches go I’d say it was a splendid success. I’d rank it somewhere between Miracle Mop and iPhone territory. Give or take a few dozen million units sold.

I may write something about my experience with the whole shebang down the road. I’ll discuss things like why I waited so long, why I chose this particular product, how Dean and I went about setting everything up for the launch, things I learned, mistakes I made, and whether or not I drank enough caffeine to kill a T-rex.2

Would that be something people would be interested in checking out and reading?

PS: psst, if you missed the party you can go HERE.

Stuff to Check Out Before You Read Stuff

1) No big deal…A Tribe Called Quest released their first album in 18 years today.

I was a junior in college the last time they released an album. Well, shit.

I grew up listening to 90s rap (and Tribe in particular) and remember the first time I listened to The Low End Theory…which I still feel is the best hip-hop album of all time and is still in heavy rotation for me. I can’t express how excited I am for this. I have a feeling that today’s squat sesh will be a good one.

2) I Am Not Afraid to Lift Retreat

Artemis Scantalides, Julia Ladewski, and my wife, Dr. Lisa Lewis just announced this amazing event.

It’s designed by women for women.

If you’re a woman and interested in being surrounded by other like-minded women in learning anything and everything with regards to kettlebell training, the barbell lifts, nutrition, and mindset strategies…this event is going to be right up your alley.

You can go HERE to check out more details.

If it’s any consolation I’ll be there too, but I’ll be on baby-watching duty. By the time this event happens Lisa and I will have a 4-month old, and I figure he and I can hit up the pool area or maybe head out to the Glute Lab and chill with Bret Contreras. My little guy has gotta learn about glutes sooner or later….;O)

3) Advanced Kettlebell Ballistic Workshop at CORE

Also, speaking of Artemis: she’ll also be hosting an Advanced KB Ballistic Workshop at my gym in Boston on Sunday, December 11th.

You can go HERE for more details and to sign-up (under EVENTS).

And now….stuff to read.

The Most Important Lesson From Lifting – T-Nation

A bunch of solid coaches – myself included – provide some of their “life-lessons” learned from years of working with iron.

Give it a read. There are plenty of inspiring insights.

Small Biz Owners: Ask Yourself This Question Everyday – Doug Spurling

This one is short, but so, so sweet.

Want to separate yourself from the masses…do this.

Prescribing a Walk in the Woods – Kevin Carr

Humans are designed to move. So, MOVE will ya.

Kevin Carr breaks down some of the science behind one of the most UNDERrated forms of exercise there is.

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I see many of my colleagues doing this and figured I’d jump in on the action. You know, cause I’m important.

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Front squats. The bane of my existence. I’ve never been sound with these and have never placed much emphasis on them in my training. And it shows. I suck at them. Well, as I tell my clients: “the only way you’re going to get better at something is by doing it.” And by following a program that someone else writes so you HAVE to do them….?. This was my 3rd set (of 4) of 4 reps with 250 lbs. Some cues I like to use with myself: 1) big air and brace like a mofo. 2) don’t pass out. That’s pretty much it. Funky beats optional. You can follow along with the program I am currently using at drjohnrusin.com/FHT-program and use the promo code TG10 to save some money. Maybe buy a bag or two of beef jerky. Scrumptious.

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