I received an email a few days ago and it talked about where the fitness industry is going in 2008. It talked about aerobics is out and strength training is in. It also talked about kettlebells and hard core training and how it is on the rise. All this has an effect on my business, but honestly, I really don’t care. I am not a trendy type of trainer and Pro Performance isn’t a trendy type of company. Although my trainers as well as I study training and its effects on the human body on a daily basis, we know what works and works well. The proof is in our clients.
The most interesting thing about this email was the new wave of training for women. It is called strength training. The so called experts are now saying that women should train the same as men. DA! Let’s put this as simple as possible. Men have muscle, women have muscle. To become lean and muscular, you must resistance train and consume a calorie restricted diet. If a man does this with some adjustments to his diet, his muscles will grow and his body fat will reduce. If a woman does this, she’ll develop muscle and her body fat will reduce. Can a woman develop muscles like a man? NO! So why should a woman train any differently than a man? They shouldn’t! Granted, the weights they are lifting will be different, but nothing else. The experts are right!
Here is a basic physiology lesson. To develop big muscles, you must lift heavy weights performing medium to high reps, your calorie intake must be very high and your routine usually is split into specific body parts. This is what body builders do, be it a man or woman. To build strength, you lift heavy weight performing low reps, working specific exercises.
So how is the Pro Performance System of training different from other types of training? Our system of training is designed to build muscle and decrease body fat, be it man or woman. We train the total body 2-3 times per week. We perform multi joint and combination exercises utilizing medium to heavy weights with a rep range from 5-10 reps. We never sacrifice form for the amount of weight lifted. We also use a variety of different of implements as well as varied rest periods.
Allow me to share with you what some of our ladies can do. We have 6-10 women who can do unassisted pull-ups, ranging from the ages of 25-46. We have a 65 year old client who trains with 40 year olds and she keeps up. Her workout is varied to some degree with various exercises and for various reasons, but that is normal. Our trainers are experienced to make those adaptations. We have numerous ladies who can do 10 plus push-ups.
These are quality push too. All of our female clients who have been with us for more than 6 months can perform 50 prisoner squats non stop, all reps below parallel. If you don’t think that is hard, give it a try. I know I am bragging a little, kind of like a proud papa, but these ladies work hard. Yes I said it, hard! They sweat, grunt, and yell sometimes, plus they are consistent, dedicated and results driven, I am very proud of the ladies who we are fortunate to train at Pro Performance. The results these ladies have had are phenomenal. Many have transformed their bodies and many more will in the coming months and years.
The bottom line is this. If you want results, you have to work hard. Aerobics is out; rubber coated Barbie bells are out, machine workouts are out, and fru fru training is out. If you want results, train with the Pro Performance system of training.
We are going to release our training system to the general public in 2008. Our first EBook will be released in early January, entitled Super Fit Mom. If you are a working mom who can’t find the time to hit the gym, this EBook is for you! We are also planning on doing a kettlebell DVD as well as introducing out style of sports performance and speed training.
So set your health, fitness and performance goals for 2008 and make this the best year ever. Remember, NO EXCUSES! JUST RESULTS! Train hard and smart and God Bless!
Scott Hines Sr. EdM, C.S.C.S. RKC
Pro Performance Inc.
www.pro-performance.net
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