Day 179 of 365: Turn Up The Volume!

Many of you out there probably are what we call, "Hard-Gainers".  All this means is that you have a tough time putting on lean mass.  For you, and those like you, I want to introduce Volume Training.  Here's the dirty on this training style...

Volume training is basically packing as many quality repetitions of a movement or movements in a small duration using an interval-type structure.  This will make more sense when you see the video below.  All you really need to know is that if you couple volume work, moderate or heavy speed lifts, and an increase in the amount of QUALITY food you eat, you will soon find yourself needing to go on a shopping spree to buy new shirts and jeans!

 

Now, I need to have the attention of the ladies out there for a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

Using the above prescription will NOT make you look like this!

 I know that the ladies out there automatically think that as soon as they touch any sort of weight, that they will instantly blow up and end up looking like a NFL linebacker.  Let me set your mind at ease...

In order to look even close to picture above, a female has to call upon some special "vitamins" that artificially boost the body's ability to build lean mass quickly. 

Listen.  If anything, this form of training will allow you to build strength while amplifying the beneficial effects of exercise.  Just take Lindsay as an example.  She's been doing Strictly Strength for several months.  She has continued to see gains in strength and power and it is obvious that she is not bulky at all!  I would urge you to just simply implement this training....if you don't like the results you see, quit.  

Easy!  

I know you won't, so the ball is in your court!  

Day 175 of 365: Killer, Time-Friendly Workouts

Today was the first day of the Underground Strength Certification here in Austin, and more specifically, the Read Black Gym!  It was an action-packed day, and the energy of the cert. participants has been off the charts - These guys and gals are freakin' HUNGRY for knowledge and opportunity!  I'm lovin' it!

It never fails....whenever I get the amazing opportunity to help Zach out with a UGS cert., I find myself becoming more and more fired up about what I do - my mission.  It's really simple: I was put on this earth to add value to the lives of others.  I am aware now that I do this is many ways, but my primary tool is coaching!  I coach fitness.  To some of you, that may seem more like a job description than a LIFE MISSION, but I coach with passion and truly give a shit about the well-being of my athletes.  In this way,  others are able receive and adopt a life build on the foundation of health, strength, and energy!  Those of you that have already made that life altering choice - to live a life of strength and energy - know the power it creates in all other areas of your life, True?

This may be a stretch, but my mission is simple, but has profound effects on not only me, but those around me.  This parallels the type of training that is being taught this weekend.  It is simple(not easy), but profoundly effective in achieving results!  

Things do not always have to be complex or complicated.  In fact, sometimes it is far better when it is cut and dry!

Check out some of today's workouts, and give them a try for yourself!  Drop a comment below with your thoughts on today's post and the results of your LEG CRANK and DB COMPLEX LADDER!

Day 67 of 365: Are You Ready To Learn THE METHOD?

WHAT: THE METHOD seminar is designed to expose not only CrossFit Central athletes, but all serious athletes in the ATX area to the type of training methods used at Red Black Gym in our specialty programs to take athletes to the next level of performance and strength. 

This is a hands-on training seminar in which individuals will learn how to perform and utilize the dumbell quick lifts(db clean & jerk and db snatch), the tire flip, kettlebell work, strongman training tools, chains and various forms of accommodating resistance, and the versatile sandbag.

Respect The Sandbag

 To put it simply:

THIS IS GOING TO BE BADASS!!!

YOU NEED TO BE THERE!!! 

WHEN:  Saturday, December 17th at  Red Black Gym from 10am-1pm

(Doors open at 930am for pre-event paperwork)

WHO:  The Method Seminar will be led by Underground Strength Certified Coaches, Michael Gregory, Jen Cardella, and myself.  We've been taught by the very best:

Zach Even-Esh 

Now we are bringing the UNDERGROUND to YOU!!!
HOW MUCH:  $75 per person...Capped at 30 people