Training Philosophy
Strength stands as the pinnacle of physical prowess. It signifies the capacity to generate force, a crucial element necessitating the utilization of increasingly heavier weights. Moreover, heightened strength facilitates the acquisition and exhibition of skills. A comprehensive approach to honing strength and skills mandates consistent exposure to progressive training and practice. Mastery in both domains demands repeated encounters to amass proficiency in their demonstration.
Our guiding principle is straightforward: we prioritize strength. Virtually every other objective emanates from the capability to exert more force. Seeking to sculpt your physique? Focus on applying greater force across full ranges of motion, maintaining a nourishing diet, and operating at a caloric deficit. Eyeing participation in a USA Weightlifting (USAW) competition? Systematically increase the load in the Snatch and Clean and Jerk, mastering the art of force application. Aspiring to achieve fitness? Master the art of generating force, paving the way for easier fat burning, enhanced bone density, stabilized blood sugar levels, and fortified joints through strengthened muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Fitness, in essence, materializes through consistent exposure to sound weight training principles.
After your initial Personal Blueprint Consult Call this is where we will go next.
Step 1
An important part of any responsible training program is an assessment. A fitness assessment objectively measures your current level of physical fitness. Without an effective fitness assessment, goals cannot be accurately measured.
First Session
Girth Measurements
Sub Max Vo2 assessment
Muscular Endurance Screen
Muscle Strength Screen
Postural Screen
Functional Movement Screen
Step 2
General Session Application
Mobilization and Release
This portion of your session will be dedicated to soft tissue mobilization. Using tools like the foam roller, lacrosse ball, and PVC, you will take time to prepare the muscles to move through proper range of motion while simultaneously preparing your mind for your training session.
Task Specific Warm Up
You will take this time move your joints through the ranges of motion that will you will be expecting them to go through during your training session. This will involve things like, band work, dynamic stretching, and general heart and lung preparation.
CNS Priming
After your warm up you will take a few minutes to prime your nervous system for work with reactive movements such as, box jumps, broad jumps, plyo push ups, or very low intensity speed work with the barbell or whatever implements you will be using. Most of the time this would be done in circuit fashion to elicit the best response systemically.
Strength Training
This time will be spent working on movement patterns that make you a stronger more spectacular human. There is going to be a broad and far reaching spectrum here. This time will be used in conjunction with the next section to move you towards your stated goals during the assessment period. Individual training form and flow will will be established here.
Metabolic Conditioning
Based on your goals this time will either be taken up after the strength training section, or will be used in conjunction as way to strip body fat and develop work capacity. This time will include short intense bouts of exercise or longer less intense sections. This part will change frequently.
Recover or Cool Down
This time is meant to recover your heart rate, stretch muscle, and prepare for post workout fueling!
Step 3
Consistency is key. Commit to showing up for yourself and your sessions regularly, align your eating habits with your goals, and be willing to make the tough choices. The most successful individuals are those who commit to transforming their lifestyle to achieve their aspirations. Simply training a couple of hours a week won't suffice without integrating it into a broader lifestyle change, potentially leading to disappointment and derailment. Understand that change takes time, so be patient with yourself. Consider the 10,000 repetition rule—an idea suggesting it takes 10,000 repetitions to master a skill. Embrace the journey, give yourself the time you need, and remember, we're excited to support you every step of the way.