Stuff to Read While You’re Pretending to Work: 8/8/14
Before I get to this week’s list, I wanted to run something past all of you. Many of you know that I run a Premium Workout Group on WeightTraining.com. And if you didn’t, now you know. And knowing is half the battle.
Goooooooo Joe!
Here’s the deets: there are a lot of people out there going to gym with no plan or purpose in their training. They just show up, walk around performing random exercises, and then post their workout on Facebook (it doesn’t count if you don’t post it on Facebook).
The idea behind the Premium Group is to offer people some semblance of focus in their training, or a plan if you will.
I write monthly “canned” programming, you follow it, and then your general level of awesomeness is increased by a factor of infinity. Don’t argue. It’s science.
The Premium Group is amazing and I love seeing the results that people are getting. However, I want to up the ante and I’m toying with the idea of using the WeightTraining.com platform to offer more “specialized” programming.
If I were to write, say, a 4-month program dedicated solely to improving your deadlift would anyone be interested? Yes, there will be a price involved…..but not only will you get 4-months of programming written by me, but you’ll also be able to set your schedule, get email reminders of your workout days, in addition to the ability to follow/track your workouts (and progress) on your iPhone, iPad or Droid using the WT.com app (which is FREE).
Does this sound like anything anyone would be interested in?
Thanks!
This Guy Changed the Way We See Lord of the Rings . Mind Blown – via Tickld.com
This article has nothing to do with fitness obviously, but I don’t care. Any LoTR fanboy/girl will inevitably cry afoul about the ‘eagle plot hole.’
What’s the eagle plot hole you ask?
In short: WTF DIDN’T FRODO AND THE REST OF THE CREW TAKE THE EAGLES ALL THE WAY TO MORDOR FROM THE START!!!!! GOSH!!!!!!
Whoever wrote this article should 1) be given a Nobel Peace Prize and 2) wins the internet. Forever.
Gym #Selfie Challenge: Quit Posting and Show Us What Hard Work Really Looks Like – Bri Wilson
I don’t mind people taking selfies. Like the author, I DO mind the people who post nothing but staged shots of themselves a particular pose and what I have to assume is their 27th attempt at getting the lighting juuuuuust right.
5-Move Core Shredder – Tony Gentilcore
Not to be confused with the 5-point palm exploding heart move (via Kill Bill), this was a workout I had published in this month’s issue of Men’s Health Magazine (as well as the online version) that utilizes kettlebells and helps improve core strength, iron out imbalances, and improve athletic performance.
Comments for This Entry
OBoile
Tony, that LOTR article was terrible. It was clearly written by someone who hasn't bothered to read the books.August 8, 2014 at 2:19 pm |
TonyGentilcore
Okay, settle down.August 11, 2014 at 8:03 am |
Lindsey
The LOTR article was hilarious. I can't remember all the details from the book, but the articulation of his theory is awesome. As a lover of all things LOTR, it made me smile.August 8, 2014 at 2:34 pm |
TonyGentilcore
Yeah, I don't know if his theory holds up in the books (but I have to assume it does to a high degree)......but it was entertaining nonetheless.August 11, 2014 at 8:02 am |
rich t
I'm already a member of the Premium Group, but fwiw -- I think your deadlift-oriented program idea is cool. Spending a few months focusing on deadlifts (or on any of the big lifts, but especially deadlifts) sounds like fun. One of the things I really like about the group is that you can pick different modules based on different goals... that allows flexibility and also keeps things interesting. This would be another step in that direction.August 8, 2014 at 3:12 pm |
TonyGentilcore
Rich - stay tuned.August 11, 2014 at 8:01 am |
Eric Lamy
Hey Tony, same boat as Rich above. Already a part of the premium group but I would love to get on a deadlift specialization program. Count me in!August 8, 2014 at 7:40 pm |
TonyGentilcore
Once it's ready to go I'll let everyone know. Thanks Eric!August 11, 2014 at 8:02 am |
Danielle Hughes
You seem to have attracted plenty of LOTR fans here ;) I love the fact that I did exactly what the title says and read while working. We never stop learning until we believe we've got nothing left to know. Keep the good stuff coming!!!August 9, 2014 at 11:58 pm |
TonyGentilcore
Thanks Danielle. Glad you enjoyed the articles. If you're new to this site it's a series I run pretty much every Friday. But I hope you stick around and read the other stuff as well.....;o)August 11, 2014 at 7:59 am |
Danielle Hughes
^_^ I think I just assumed you'd know I have been converted fair and square. I don't comment a lot, but I read a post somewhere (thinks) umm... I think on Facebook that said that the best thing to do is to leave comments instead of just blankly liking things people say. It said further, to explain what it IS you like in the first place, and to create discussion and find common ground. It's been such a great discovery for me to reach out, and find like minded folks out there. (most never even answer me) I even schedule time for my "blog addiction" so I can be sure I never miss out on something that feels so good :)September 28, 2014 at 10:41 pm |
TonyGentilcore
This made my day. Glad to know I made your short list of blog addictions.....September 29, 2014 at 6:55 pm |
Megann
I did your Men's Health magazine kettlebell workout over the weekend and it was rough in the best way possible! Thanks for sharing it.August 11, 2014 at 11:57 am |