Can you improve it specifically for bjj? Following one of my last post “Should you really improve your cardio for BJJ?’’, here are some options on how to up your cardio game when needed with one very effective training method, High intensity Interval training. (more…)
The body is a well-oiled machine. Like any machine, it has some built in warning signs but most choose to ignore them. Failing to recognize some of these little ‘’issues’’ can become bigger problems in the long run, but can also subside after a while, depending on your lifestyle obviously.
Without being to alarmist, here is the top 3 of some of the early signs that you might have to double-check some unhealthy habits or other issues. (more…)
Which reality will you choose? What you want to believe or the truth?
Since the social media happening, most people post their great accomplishments and most perfect moments. Unfortunately, people like to compare themselves, although they admit it and say that they don’t care and it’s just for fun, it’s not. All you need to confirm this fact is to open an instagram session and #fitnessmotivation you will get caught up quickly by the fact that it’s easy to be overly motivated with these kind of shapes and ‘’memes’’. Don’t get me wrong, I am in no way down playing those who can achieve these types of physiques as I actually admire them and all the discipline that comes with it.
Now let’s tell it like it is. We often (well, most of us) have to tell new clients what they should hear, read the complete opposite of what they want to hear. Unfortunately, only a small percentage of them will actually understand and go on with the program.
Let’s go back to the ‘what they don’t want to hear’ part. Only a few of the few have actually said that they actually eat garbage. No one ever came in the office vulnerable and started telling me all their possible weaknesses. Rarely have I heard someone tell me they need help, they actually say that they know what to do, but still fail. No one wants to say or show weaknesses, it is human nature, the art of war, never show vulnerabilities. We all know them, very well, but society has made it impossible for someone to show them, or we may look like a failure.
We must never forget that you are only as strong as your weakest link. The biggest mistake one can make is to always focus and work on their strongest skills. I am not saying that you have to share it with everyone, but be realistic and aim for constant progress with a realistic and ‘personal approach’. It’s ok to get the help of professionals like trainers and coaches, who know a thing or two about achieving realistic goals, your own goals, not those based on someone else’s shape or ideal. Fix ideal goals for YOUR body and YOUR lifestyle.
We know exactly what most want since we, trainers, were there at one point in time. We all had the same thoughts and abnegations, rejecting the facts. What we had to give up in order to be what we wanted to be. Some did, others are still trying, and we are talking about trainers here.
As soon as we start talking about what needs to be done, the reality of it all, eyes begin rolling and all kinds of excuses start to show up.
As soon as they start losing excuses, they start finding their results.
Everybody wants a great ass and abs to show off, but do you have what it takes to be in the few who can actually make it happen?
Could not have said it any better myself
Now, once the contract is signed and sessions are well underway, the honeymoon sessions are fading away. Results are starting to slow down and it is getting harder and harder to see constant progression. Special occasions seem to pop up and test your ability to ‘’stay clean’’. The fact of the matter is this; you are not getting weaker but your motivation is. The workouts are getting harder and it may also be the fact that you have let go a little on the nutrition side of things. Would I do my job as a trainer to give you easier workouts as the weeks go by? Not at all! Is it what you were expecting? Not at all! People seem to think that it will keep getting easier and it is a big mistake. If you grab your ass at the gym it will. If you never change your programs it sure will. Change is never easy, but it will get you where you aim to be.
You can watch all the inspirational videos or motivation pictures out there, but let me remind you one thing, those very people you see in them went through the same hardships, had all the same excuses, and most are still struggling to stay in shape year round. They should also post the reality behind these posts and pictures and the hustle they went through. The perfect pose, the months dieting, the perfect lighting (or filter), it’s always more than just a simple quick snap. Some of them do and I salute them.
With that being said, that’s reality for me right there.
Shit! Yes, some might say that 2 are better than none and others may use the excuse that it’s the only time they have.
Ok than I’m good with that. But let’s be honest
You don’t need to ‘’maintain’’ and if you are because of a busy schedule, reorganize and find time. No one maintains indefinitely.
Some might say that they are in their ‘’deload’’ week. Like cheat meals, you have to earn them. (more…)
Ce petit article ne sera pas trop compliqué. Il s’agit de méthodes données en rafale et faciles à afficher sur votre réfrigérateur. Si vous avez besoin de preuves scientifiques pour valider mes suggestions, faites vos propres recherches, comme je le fais régulièrement. Mon but pour ce blog est qu’il soit pratique et non pas une recherche scientifique. Amusez-vous bien et appliquez ce que vous jugez le plus important pour votre situation et vos besoins.
1.Vous croyez être occupé ? Être occupé et être productif sont deux choses très différentes.
Être occupé c’est faire des choses qui peuvent attendre, mais facile à faire si vous les choisissez en premier.
Être productif est souvent faire la chose qui a besoin la plus grande attention et qui peut vous conduire plus près de vos objectifs, mais souvent plus difficiles que les autres petites tâches.
Abdominaux
Il y en a tellement que je ne sais pas par où commencer. Mais celui qui remporte la palme est l’éternel exercice de flexion du tronc ou communément appelé « crunch » ou « sit ups ». Le problème est la couche de gras par dessus vos abdominaux. Il existe une façon très simple d’expliquer et de comprendre ce mythe.
LE GRAS NE SE CONTRACTE PAS!!!
Pour voir vos abdominaux vous ne devez pas faire plus de flexion du tronc…
Moins de cochonneries…
Vous devez mangez moins de cochonneries, moins d’aliments en boites et plus d’aliments qui proviennent de la nature. Vous savez, la plus petite section au supermarché, lorsque vous entrez, les viandes et légumes! Ce que reconnait notre corps depuis plusieurs millions d’années.
Fitness and Health is not something you should try. It’s a long individual process that you should personalized. Being skinny, the number on the scale, the way you compare yourself to others is not how you do it. Finding a trustworthy source of information (believe me, your TV set is not) is worth the investment. Find a way you believe in and give it a fair chance. It’s not going to happen in a matter of weeks. Give yourself time.
Following my last post The annual fat loss frenzy, a lot of people asked me questions about almost anything related to how they should start their journey. Since most of them were true beginners, they also wanted to know what to expect which is a great question in itself. What this means is that they want to know how to look and manage the external forces being thrown upon them along the ride. Expecting the unexpected as they say.
Once you have a detailed plan of how you should start and where you want to go, the tough part is just around the corner, observation. In other words, you are looking for something you have no clue about. So let me help you the best I can to guide you on what to expect when you start, what to expect, and how to deal with it the best (not the easiest, I repeat, not the easiest) way possible.
It’s been a crazy couple of months here at Bodhifit and I really can’t complain. Posts are becoming a bit rare but I rather posts useful information than worthless sh*t. About 3 months ago, I received an email from a London, UK strength coach interested in a 1 week internship. As I already conducted some before, I wanted to change the formula. I asked him what kind of internship he was looking for and replied that he was interested in knowing everything about the fat loss subjects. As there are so many things involved in fat loss, I wanted him to be more specific. I asked him about his past and present clients, success stories, struggling issues with clients, and a little curriculum of his previous experiences. That way, I could incorporate all the missing elements into the internship, to give a more individualized and personal approach.
After receiving his credentials and little story about what he did, I had just enough information to build a full week internship. However, I always need to evaluate them to see if they understand exactly what they did and follow up on their results. Following their evaluation, I do a little interview on what they are looking for health, physique, and performance wise, so I can understand their train of thoughts when they build their own personal program and diet, because if you can’t set up your own plan, how can you set up other people’s plan?
Turns out that Luke completely understood what he had to do on the subject of program design but like many good trainers, over thought the periodization process which was one of his concerns in the first email he sent me. For athletes, periodization is a must since there is always a given date to get in optimal game shape, but for regular Joes, trainers tend to forget that planning the road with the end results in mind is as important as setting goals. So the first day was mostly on how he should work on his program design and how he can achieve maximal results by using periodization for his own program and his clients. We also trained twice in that first day, morning workout using Weight releasers and PM workout was mostly load shifting techniques ‘à la Jerry Telle’.
Rest of the week was planned around Olympic lifting sessions at FXV performance gym with Pierre Roy. For those who want to learn how to do Olympic lifts properly, Pierre is the go to guy. Here is his story. We also touched subjects such as functional medicine, lab tests, how to interpret them and how to market your personal training business. One of the best references in personal training development is the Personal trainer development centre from my friend Jon Goodman. Loaded with information and is one of my references when someone wants to develop their skills as a coach.
Trainers fail to understand that clients invest in personal training but also in a relationship. Clients come to train and get results but if you go sergeant slaughter on them at every workout, even though you get results, they won’t come back. Having the perfect balance between being a trainer, mentor and a friend to a certain extent is hard, but if you know how to set limits and keep the relationship professional, your career will go a long way. Another problem I often see is to Over Teach, in other words, they try to make something simple, so complicated. Correcting or teaching an exercise shouldn’t be a lecture. I’ve seen trainers talk for about 2 minutes straight to show a simple split squat. If you cannot teach the proper technique in more than 2 steps at a time, you need to revise your program design; the exercise is probably too hard for your trainee.
We finished off the week with me evaluating Luke while he was interviewing a new client. One of his tasks was to elaborate a 6 month plan for two case studies, with the complete program design and nutrition protocol which Luke passed with honors. Take a look at what happened during the week. Follow this link if you want his take on his experience.
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