Archive for October, 2015
Some people “get it” about hard training, but most don’t
Posted: October 30, 2015 in #how to get strong, #program design, #underground training, #whatsyourgameplan, cave strong, cave strong nation, coaching, motivationTags: #mental toughness, #motivation, coaching
Talent alone won’t get the job done
Posted: October 27, 2015 in #whatsyourgameplan, hard work, mental toughness, motivation, work ethicTags: #GPpartner, #mental toughness, #motivation
Are certifications over-rated?
Posted: October 27, 2015 in #how to get strong, #how to stay healthy, #how to train safely, #program design, #whatsyourgameplanTags: #certifications
Only a handful of certifications are really worthwhile to get, in my opinion.
I went after numerous certifications when I was just starting out.
Back then I really didn’t how little some of them would actually apply to the types of training I have found to be the most effective.
Don’t get me wrong, some are excellent!
In the process of establishing credibility, new trainers often think that having a certain certification (or a bunch of them) will bring them that. However, that is not the case.
Some of the most credible coaches and strongest guys I have ever met have no certifications but huge amounts of experience, and they get solid results for those they train.
First they must learn how to train themselves, before they start training others. This does not happen quickly, and many new guys are super impatient and just don’t want to wait. That is just plain tough.
In the real world, you better know what you are doing!
There are no substitutes for experience.
A person is better off finding some solid training partners, who actually know what they are doing, than going to a gazillion certifications.
Another good way to learn is through seminars that focus on establishing a good foundation of basics. Don’t worry about if you get a piece of paper for being there or not.
Invest in training manuals. They are like gold!
Listen to good podcasts, most of which are free.
Take notes and study.
Most of all, get under the bar and lift!
How busy, single Moms stay fit
Posted: October 24, 2015 in #how to get strong, #how to stay healthy, #how to train safely, #underground training, #whatsyourgameplan, fit MomsTags: #GPpartner, #master athletes, #motivation, #semi-private training, coaching, fit Moms
The basics versus variety in strength training
Posted: October 22, 2015 in #how to get strong, #program design, #underground training, #whatsyourgameplanTags: #GPpartner, #muscle-up, #semi-private training, build muscle, coaching
Fired up Cave girl
Posted: October 21, 2015 in #how to get strong, #how to stay healthy, #how to train safely, #program design, #underground training, #whatsyourgameplan, masters womenTags: #GPpartner, #master athletes, #motivation, cavestrong, coaching, fit African-American women
This gal lets it all out when she talks about her training at the Cave
How to keep your sanity and training discipline during the holidays
Posted: October 20, 2015 in #how to stay healthy, #whatsyourgameplan, motivationTags: #GPpartner, #mental toughness, #motivation, cavestrong, coaching