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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 11/23/21

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STUFF TO CHECK OUT FIRST

1. COACHED: Raise the Bar Conference – Early Bird Rate Ends This Week.

I’m excited to announce that I will be part of the Raise the Bar Conference. An event focused on the missing links in our industry: Communication, collaboration, connection, behavioral psychology, business & marketing skills, and much more.

When: February 4th-6th, 2022
Where: BioFit Performance, Oviedo, FL (Orlando area)

And more importantly who? Who will be presenting at this event?

I gotta say: This is undoubtedly one of the most stacked line-ups I have ever seen; even more than the 1990 Oakland Athletics.

Spots will fill up fast, act quickly – HERE.

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

You Might Not Have a Motivation Issue – Bryan Krahn

People use it as an excuse all the time as for why they’re not staying compliant with a training/nutrition program…

…“I’m just not motivated right now.”

Bryan calls BS (but in a very understanding, empathetic way.

Jesus, he’s such a great writer.

Coordination: The Neglected Part of Fitness – Shane McLean

It’s true: How many times have you come across someone who, upon being asked what they’d really love to improve on, they came right out and said, “you know what, I could use some more coordination. That’s what I’m missing in my life. Who needs pecs?”

In all seriousness, Shane does a great job breaking down what coordination is and WHY you need more of it in your training repertoire.

How to Really Fix Tight Hip Flexors – Tim DiFrancesco

Easy: STRETCH!

hahahahaahaha.

Just kidding.

Tossing your face into a brick wall is likely a better use of your time. Tim showcases what’s really happening…

…the reason your hip flexors feel tight is because they’re short AND weak. Stretching them only feeds the issue. Do these drills instead.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 5/24/21

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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, 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.

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3 Ways to Spot a Low Quality Study – Steve Kamper

You see it allllll the time on social media: People tossing out “studies” left and right to defend their position on a bevy of topics.

To their credit: citing a study is better than citing a Netflix documentary.

Suffice to say, not all studies are created equal.

Why Can’t I Build Muscle? – Christian Thibaudeau

More often than not the answer to this question is:

  • You’re not training nearly hard (or frequently) enough.
  • A squirrel eats more food than you.

However, there are instances where someone can be a true “non-responder.” Christian delves a little deeper into the topic in this article.

Does Squatting Hurt or Help Your Knees? – Tim DiFrancesco

I dig pretty anything Tim writes or pontificates on.

He’s the shit.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 10/26/18

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BUT FIRST…CHECK THIS STUFF OUT

1. (Even More) Complete Shoulder & Hip Blueprint – Los Angeles, CA

 

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

We just returned from Slovenia where we taught the course to 40+ fitness professionals from across nine different countries. We received amazing feedback

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.

All who register will:

1. Receive free access to the digital version of the first series.

2. Receive 1.4 continuing education credits via the NSCA.

3. You also get a super secret bonus we won’t reveal until the weekend of. HINT: Attendees are blown away by how cool is is.1

To register and for moe details go HERE.

 2. Coaching Competency Workshop – NYC

I’ll be back in the city that never sleeps this Fall to put on my popular Coaching Competency workshop. Albeit this will be condensed version (five hours instead of seven); a fitness amuse bouche if you will.

Honestly a better title for this workshop would be: From Assessment to Profits.

I’ll go into detail on how to create better “buy in” with potential clients, in addition to creating a better (current) client experience.

Full details (itinerary, location, and cost) can be found HERE.

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Here’s a great example of how to “fix” someone swaying to any one side during their squat (and more importantly how accepting our individual asymmetries can be a game changer in terms of how our squats look and feel). . This is my good friend and colleague @drak_25. He’s a strong dude and competes in powerlifting. . I received a text from him asking about his squat and how he’s been having a hard time preventing his weight from shifting to the right. . He referred to a tactic both @dsomerset1 and I are fans of and something we discussed in depth in our Complete Shoulder & Hip Blueprint…experimenting with an asymmetrical stance and how we “textbook technique” should not be the standard to go by. . We know that everyone’s anatomy and leverages are different. Some people have acetabulums pointing one way (anteverted/retroverted) and some people may require more hip abduction or external rotation to hit a certain depth. It may even behoove some to adopt more of a staggered stance to better “fit” their unique anatomy. . Dave is no different. . I encouraged him to maybe play around with moving his foot out a bit more and to open up that same side more. . And wouldn’t you know it. Wammo bammo, we Dumbledored the shit out of his squat. . Look at the second video: no more shifting to the right. . Stop pigeon holding people to what a text book says a squat stance should be. Real life is not a textbook. . There’s NO one right way to squat. Experiment with different stances, widths, and foot positions. Find what FEELS better and more powerful and stable. Fuck traditionalists. . Also, side note: Since I made a Harry Potter reference, I rewatched The Half Blood Prince on my flight back to Boston last night, and it was the first time I watched it in several years. I just noticed that the actor who plays Cormac McLaggen is the same actor who plays the bachelor from the first season of Un-Real. . Yeah, that’s right, I watch Un-Real. . Whatever, don’t judge me. . And don’t think adopting an asymmetrical stance is creating dysfunction. It’s not. Forcing people into a symmetrical stance that doesn’t match their anatomy can be (not always) worse.

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

The Ultimate Pull-Up Program – Meghan Callaway

If you’re someone who’s been struggling to get over the first pull-up conundrum, or someone who’s looking to take their pull-up prowess to the next level, to be blunt…

….the program is…the….shit.

Meghan has gone into superb detail with this resource and has added 40+ pages of additional content to the original version. I’ve used it with my own clients and I can vouch that it works.

It’s currently on SALE at 50% off the original price and it ends tomorrow (Saturday, 10/27).

You’ve got a little over 24 hours to take advantage.

What I Learned During 13 Years of Strength Training – Sivan Fagan

YES!

This article rocks.

Anything that encourages women to STRENGTH TRAIN is cool in my book. Plus, I know Sivan, and she’s an excellent coach.

More people need to hear her message.

Nagging Injury? Rest, Ice, and Stretching May Not Be Enough – Tim DiFrancesco

I respect the message Tim conveys in this article. Rest is rarely going to be the sole answer with regards to addressing nagging injuries.

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Stuff To Read While You’re Pretending To Work: 1/12/18

Baby’s asleep.

I’ve got anywhere from 60-90 minutes of freedom.

Here’s this week’s list of stuff to read………

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But First

1) Mark Fisher Fitness Presents: Motivate & Movement LAB

I’ve had the honor of presenting at two previous iterations of the Motivate & Movement LAB (the brainchild of MFF’s Harold Gibbons) and it’s unequivocally one of the most unique events in the fitness industry.

Think: TED Talk, but with deadlifts and lots of f-bombs.

Anyways, the next LAB is this coming February, and will feature myself, Dan John, Pete Dupuis, my wife (Dr. Lisa Lewis), and several of the MFF coaching staff including Brian Patrick Murphy and Amanda Wheeler.

2) Spurling Spring Seminar

I’ll also be making a cameo up in Kennebunk, Maine this Spring for the Spurling Spring Seminar.

It’s not until April, but you can save BIG now ($100 off) by purchasing an (early) early bird ticket by clicking the link above.

UPDATE: The “Early” Early Bird Special ends this Sunday (1/14)……so act quick.

[Link also provides details on all the presenters and topics covered]

There aren’t many industry events that come into this neck of the woods, so hope to see you there!

Stuff To Read While You’re Pretending To Work

17 Nutrition Tips That Change Your Life – TC Luoma

TC’s always good for some interesting tidbits and witty prose. This one didn’t disappoint.

Mobility Needs of the Female Strength Athlete – Trish DaCosta

Things like hypermobility (which tends to be more prevalent in females) and high-heels come into play when discussing the mobility needs of women.

Some awesome stuff in here from Trish.

Today’s Edge: Strengthen Your Adductors Part I and II – Tim DiFrancesco

I appreciate Tim’s insights and contributions to the strength & conditioning community. My brain does not work like his. He’s always thinking outside the box and coming up with stellar content.

If you’re not already, you should be checking out his website and social media accounts. He’s routinely providing short, bite-sized gems.

HERE’s Part I of Strengthen Your Adductors; and HERE’s Part II

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Making my way through @drsarahduvall Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist course and this slide resonated with me. As oxymoronic as it sounds, women that exercise through their pregnancy are often at MORE risk for pelvic floor issues. Many feel pressure to head to the gym as soon as possible after giving birth because they actually feel “okay.” However, this mentality can often lead to some dire circumstances because their body is still healing. Yeah, you may want to perform kipping pull-ups paired with handstand walks through a grenade field for AMRAP, but that doesn’t mean you should. You CAN still exercise, but it’s important, nay, crucial, to respect the notion that your body needs time to “catch up.”

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