Here's a list of books that I've been stoked on lately:
-EASY STRENGTH- Dan John and Pavel
-SUPERTRAINING- Yuri Verkhoshansky and Mel Siff
-POWER TO THE PEOPLE!- Pavel Tsatsouline
-MOVEMENT- Gray Cook
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Friday, November 16, 2012
The State of Fitness
It has been a while since my last rant/vent, so I figured tonight would be a great night to let one fly.
Living in D.C. the past five months has really exposed me to many different fitness styles. My personal philosophies have definitely been put to the test, and I've done a lot of soul searching over these months. Some of my deepest thoughts have actually come during a class I teach at The George Washington University.
Personal Training:
I teach a personal training prep course to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in picking up a personal training certification. The class is based around the ACE-CPT certification because it is one of the cheapest, and ACE gives the students discounts. Due to experiences and mentors along my journey, I don't really take ACE seriously as a certifying body. I am more partial to NSCA, ACSM, and even NASM. However, ACE has come a long way from where it was a handful of years ago.
As we all know, the field of personal training is flooded with people who are under qualified and just really do not know what they are doing. Teaching this class gives me the opportunity to try and construct a small change in the field of personal training. Our class is a lot about hands on experience and we dive deep into discussion. I'm hoping that during this semester, I have been able to help shape my students into trainers that this world needs. As America's health continues to worsen, we need to develop many fitness professionals who can be ready to help make a difference and can do it intelligently.
I think this class of students will deliver some trainers that are ready to raise the standard everyday.
Strength & Conditioning:
Working with The George Washington University Strength & Conditioning Program, I have been exposed to many different philosophies and coaching styles. From the "young guns" who are just beginning their careers as strength coaches to the more established coaches, I've learned and questioned a lot. I've learned how I want my coach-athlete relationship to be. I've learned about the many hidden aspects to a weight room atmosphere that can't be accounted for in a program design. Also, studying in the Strength & Conditioning masters program has connected me with a handful of stellar individuals. Based off our time at GW, I think some impactful fitness professionals will be on their way into the field soon.
The combination of my experiences over the past few months has definitely let me know that the field of fitness is in a major transition state. New and old are clashing, and students of fitness are beginning to dig into deeper research on subjects before drawing their own conclusions. The field of fitness is always in transition due to the development of new equipment, diets, and fads. However, I think the field of fitness is entering a new type of transition. This transition might forever change the fitness professionals you see walking through the door. I think this change will be for the better!
Till next time!
Living in D.C. the past five months has really exposed me to many different fitness styles. My personal philosophies have definitely been put to the test, and I've done a lot of soul searching over these months. Some of my deepest thoughts have actually come during a class I teach at The George Washington University.
Personal Training:
I teach a personal training prep course to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in picking up a personal training certification. The class is based around the ACE-CPT certification because it is one of the cheapest, and ACE gives the students discounts. Due to experiences and mentors along my journey, I don't really take ACE seriously as a certifying body. I am more partial to NSCA, ACSM, and even NASM. However, ACE has come a long way from where it was a handful of years ago.
As we all know, the field of personal training is flooded with people who are under qualified and just really do not know what they are doing. Teaching this class gives me the opportunity to try and construct a small change in the field of personal training. Our class is a lot about hands on experience and we dive deep into discussion. I'm hoping that during this semester, I have been able to help shape my students into trainers that this world needs. As America's health continues to worsen, we need to develop many fitness professionals who can be ready to help make a difference and can do it intelligently.
I think this class of students will deliver some trainers that are ready to raise the standard everyday.
Strength & Conditioning:
Working with The George Washington University Strength & Conditioning Program, I have been exposed to many different philosophies and coaching styles. From the "young guns" who are just beginning their careers as strength coaches to the more established coaches, I've learned and questioned a lot. I've learned how I want my coach-athlete relationship to be. I've learned about the many hidden aspects to a weight room atmosphere that can't be accounted for in a program design. Also, studying in the Strength & Conditioning masters program has connected me with a handful of stellar individuals. Based off our time at GW, I think some impactful fitness professionals will be on their way into the field soon.
The combination of my experiences over the past few months has definitely let me know that the field of fitness is in a major transition state. New and old are clashing, and students of fitness are beginning to dig into deeper research on subjects before drawing their own conclusions. The field of fitness is always in transition due to the development of new equipment, diets, and fads. However, I think the field of fitness is entering a new type of transition. This transition might forever change the fitness professionals you see walking through the door. I think this change will be for the better!
Till next time!
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Partner FUN!
Many of us train with a "workout buddy." Check out these 90 awesome exercises you could add to your training!