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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: 12/2/16

Lets talk movies for a second. Because, why not?

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We’re smack dab in the middle of the time of year where most of the studios release their “Oscar bait” movies, and there’s still a ton of them I need to see. My current “to see” list includes:

  • Manchester By the Sea
  • Moonlight
  • Denial
  • Jackie
  • Allied
  • Sharknado 17
  • Elle
  • Fences

Anyone reading see anything listed? Thoughts? I was reflecting, though, on what have been my favorite movies I’ve seen so far this year?

In no particular order: Hell or High Water, Arrival, Green Room, Jason Bourne, Morris From America, Sully, Don’t Breath, The Invitation, and, while I haven’t seen it yet, do you really think I’m not going to put Rogue One on this list?1

 

What are some of your favorites you’ve seen in 2016? Looking forward to anything in particular?

Stuff to Check Out Before You Read Stuff

1. I’ve been really enjoying the Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete. As noted in yesterday’s interview with one of the coaches involved, Adam Feit, there aren’t many resources out there dedicated to the female athlete, so it’s been refreshing (and, admittedly, eye opening: there’s a lot of cool stuff in there) to dive in.

 

If you’re someone who works with female athletes you’d be crazy not to give this resource your attention. It’s currently on sale for $100 off the regular price. Check it out HERE.

2. I’m attempting to start the process of planning my 2017 travel schedule. I’ve had a few people reach out expressing interest in inviting me to their location to put on a workshop. There’s a slight monkey-wrench coming to fruition this coming January with a baby on the way, but I still have every intention of traveling if or when the opportunity presents itself.

So, whether you’re looking for a Tony G show, a Tony + Dean (Somerset) event, or even a Tony + Lisa shindig (Strong Body-Strong Mind), please shoot me an email.

3. I wrote what I think is a pretty good article for Men’s Health recently on mistakes a lot of people make with fat-loss programs.

In short: they should be called MUSCLE-RETENTION programs. You can check that out HERE.

4. Anthony Renna invited me onto his new Stop and Give Me 20 Podcast. Short and sweet (and awesome).

Give it a listen HERE.

Lets get to this week’s list.

10 Things I Learned in 10 Years as a Kettlebell Instructor – Dan Cenidoza

Even if kettlebells aren’t your bag, you’ll still gain a lot of insights from this article.

What You Need to Know About Your Athletic Daughter – Mary Kate Feit

A sorta “PSA” geared towards parents who are on the fence about their young daughters lifting weights or doing anything in the gym that doesn’t involve an elliptical machine.

The Ultimate Guide to Landmine Presses – Nick Tumminello

I always love Nick’s perspective and innovative way of thinking. I wish my brain worked like his.

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My fitness roots. In the summer of 1996, after my freshman year of college, I came home for summer break and was pumped to hear that a gym opened up in my hometown of Groton, NY. Prior to that the only access to weights I had was my high school’s gym that was more or less a dungeon. The Groton Fitness Center was my first gym home and foray into expanding my fitness horizons. I remember picking the brains of the older jacked guys who trained there, one of which told me to start putting raw eggs into my protein shakes. I totally did it. It was also the place where I was introduced to EDM. One of the bodybuilders who trained there listened to it when he worked out, and I always made sure to workout at the same time. This is where Tony’s Techno Tuesdays began. You’re welcome @cresseysportsperformance. It was also the gym where I’d perform all the T-Nation.com programs I’d come across. In many ways it was the place that allowed me to plant the seeds of what I was to become as a fitness professional. Lots of personal history happened passed that red door you see in the picture. It was such a treat to stop by today to get a lift in and to reminisce. I’m sure many of you also have a sacred gym space you adore. I hope you do.

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