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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 7/19/21

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STUFF TO CHECK OUT FIRST

1. Strategic Strength Workshop – Philadelphia, PA

It’s been over 18 months since I’ve announced any IN-PERSON workshops. I’m elated to announce that I am coming to Philadelphia to put on my 1-day Strategic Strength Workshop

*Cue the trumpets*

My friends at Warhorse Barbell Club have agreed to host and I am so pumped.

The event will be in late September and you can take advantage of the early bird rate up until September 1st. For all the details and to register you can go HERE.

Hope to see you there!

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STUFF TO READ

AMRAP Sets for the Main Lifts: How and When – Tony Bonvechio

Key point: AMRAP (As Many Reps As Possible) is not the same as training to failure. Nevertheless, AMRAP sets can be a very key component to most training programs.

Tony gives you the details on how and why in this short read.

How to Develop with In-Place Running – Hunter Charneski

As a coach who 1) Lives in Hoth a cold-weather location many months out of the year and 2) has limited studio space this was an excellent article.

Professionalism in the Strength Coach Profession – Zach Even-Esh

  • Be kind.
  • Give credit where it’s due.
  • Ignore your “haters.”

If you’re a coach, please give this post a read.

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Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 4/2/21

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STUFF TO CHECK OUT FIRST

1. Digital Strategic Strength Mentorship 

Luke Worthington and I developed our 6-week digital mentorship last Fall because 1) we felt between the two of us, we had a lot of expertise and insights regarding assessment, program design, coaching, brand building, and business that we could offer to other fitness professionals to help build & grow THEIR businesses, and 2) because there’s a fucking pandemic going on that’s prevented us from doing these sorts of things in person.

(Hopefully soon, though)

Nevertheless, we had a great experience the first go round with a stellar group of fitness pros and we’re excited to open it up again this Spring.

It all begins on April 26th.

Click HERE for more details.

2. CORE @ Home

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

In all I filmed 36 workouts during quarantine last year 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.

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STUFF TO READ WHILE YOU’RE PRETENDING TO WORK

Why Do Clients Leave Personal Trainers? – Stuart Aitken

Not only is Stuart (the author of this article) one of the best podcasts hosts/interviewers I have ever corresponded with, but he’s also a very knowledgeable coach and this piece demonstrates why.

The Alexandra Show: A Conversation On Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health w/ Dr. Lisa Lewis

Full Disclosure: Alexandra is a long standing personal training client of mine. Dr. Lisa Lewis is my wife. I’m undoubtedly biased, but this interview is the shit.

Alexandra is a gifted interviewer and Lisa is pretty much the world’s best psychologist (and hugger giver). I think you’ll enjoy this candid, genuine, and sometimes funny conversation on mental health.

No Respect for Basic Strength Training? Lift in the Garage – Zach Even-Esh

Not gonna lie: After reading this I wanted to run through a wall.

But for real, Zach has such a knack for being inspiring with his words and showcasing that getting big and strong is really not that complicated. You don’t need fancy equipment or a world renowned coach.

All you really need is a garage, some weights (and some self-discipline for course).