What first brought the form of this post light occurred several months ago. I attended the TRX Instructor Training. My instructor was Chris McGrath. It was refreshing his knowledge of corrective exercise protocols and purpose of functional exercise. One my memorable moments from the training was when he said “This is not going to be a course of YouTube exercises.” Now, I’m not going to say I have never saw something on the internet and then used it with a client. That would be ridiculous. But, you better believe I can explain the purpose and intent and I will also perfect the movement pattern myself if necessary. To go a step further….in corporate gyms, it doesn’t always have to be a “sell session.” Just be cause you can twist yourself into a pretzel in a TRX with Kettlebell on your head, doesn’t me this middle-aged woman who has never been a in gym before needs too, and it certainly isn’t FUNCTIONAL. The idea behind some these newer trends or modalities is that they are getting deeper into true functional trainer. Kettlebells are about timing, coordination, and COG, not brute force strength.
Here are two great items I came across this week.
Self Limiting Exercise – Alwyn Cosgrove; speaks on barefoot running.
If you’re utlizing the internet for information to learn and expand your knowledge to better serve yourself and your clients, these are the kind of things you should be looking for…..as a start.
The Diet Failure
Well, not total failure. More like, several mishaps. All is clear though, we are on track again. I decided for the first time since my stint with Rhabdo two years ago to purchase and try some supplementation. I chose three from the Biotest Company. Flameout (EPA,DHA,CLA), Alpha Male (Testy baby), and ZMA (If you don’t what this is you have been living in a cave). Also, since my winter depression is fast approaching, for the first time ever I will be adding a vitamin D supplement.
So, what will happen I think now is I will create a log tabbed page to chronicle my lifts and diet. Should be much cleaner, so I can leave this page for pissing and moaning like today or much more insightful posts.
Cali’s Corner and The Dan
As I come across that great video from Bret above, I also discover some possible ACL issues with my girlfriend. I believe I will create a log tab for her so I can chronicle what I am doing with her. It’s time the little lady takes advantage of having a Personal Trainer for a boyfriend more often. I’m looking forward to working on this project. The Dan is a rather dapper gentlemen I work with and will also be creating a log tab for our work together aswell.
Blah blah blah Billy….STFU.
Ciao, goodnight!!!!
