Because this is streamlined, you get a month’s worth of training for about the cost of a single personal training session.
I also like this format because it changes the expectations. Personal training costs a lot per session, so there’s an expectation of constant variety, whether or not that’s actually the right approach. People overestimate what they can accomplish in a single session and underestimate what they can do with three months of focused work.
Who is this for?
This is where I’m supposed to talk about all the particulars of a specific and narrow demographic, get the emotions revved up, say something contrary so that you’ll react strongly one way or the other, and then offer a vague, overly simplified, yet strangely confusing solution.
Not. Gonna. Do. It.
I work with men and women who are fitness generalists. Most of my clients range from their mid-30’s to 60’s. They want to lose a few pounds of fat, look like they work out, feel better, and do that without having to obsess or live in the gym.
For most people that’s three strength workouts per week and two to three conditioning sessions per week. Thirty to sixty minutes per session depending on your fitness level and time available to train.
There are no hacks.
Eat like an adult, go to bed on time, and train appropriately hard.
This is not just a bunch of random exercises thrown together to burn calories.
What is it exactly?
Programming
You get a program emailed to you based on your givens – strength, mobility, goals, schedule, and equipment. I can help you with recommendations for setting up a home gym.
The primary emphasis is strength training. For the average person with a busy schedule, strength training gives you the biggest ROI for the time and effort.
Cardio is important for overall health, but endless hours of cardio are not necessary for fat loss.
Objective
There might be some fine tuning, but the real secret sauce is getting better at the same few things and managing the volume (amount of work) and intensity (how hard you work) rather than doing something new every week.
How to
You get video coaching on how to set up and perform the exercises. Most movements can be learned very easily. You’ll get the same coaching as anyone working with me in person.
Accountability
You get access to my private Facebook group and we can go over what worked, what didn’t, and why. Most people also tend to overcomplicate things. It helps to have someone there to ask a few questions, get a little clinical, and help you keep your goals and actions lined up.
I’m a bit scared
There are a lot of over-the-top trainers and influencers out there who make it seem like you have to risk death or at least suffer a lot in order to lose fat and put on muscle.
My philosophy is to do the minimum effective dose. Do enough work to challenge yourself, but not so much that you can’t function.
Coach John Wooden used to say “Be quick, but don’t hurry”. No one accused the 10 time NCAA basketball champion UCLA Bruins of being lackadaisical. They worked hard, but without digging themselves into a hole.
Work hard, but don’t burn yourself out.
It’s not what you can do until Day 90 and when you take the “after” pictures. It’s what you can keep doing from Day 91 and going forward.
FAQs
How are the programs delivered?
Email. I can send them as plain text or PDFs.
What about coaching the movements?
There will be links in the workouts to my YouTube videos.
Do you need a coach to watch your every move?
No, but I’m always glad to provide feedback if want to send me videos of you doing exercises that you have questions about.
Can I do a mix of in-person and online?
Yes. The usual hourly rate applies for those sessions.
What about accountability?
Weekly check ins and conversations on the private Facebook group.
What is the level of commitment?
Monthly. No long term contracts. With that being said, I suggest giving this at least three months.
How do I pay?
Venmo or check.
Do you have to join a gym?
Not if you don’t want to. You can set up a great home gym quickly and affordably.
Is this personalized?
Yes. This is a team effort. Your starting point, movements that work better for you, and making adjustments all come into play in putting together your program.
What if I already have activities I like? (Pickle ball, jogging, etc.)
We can manage the amount of work so that you can still participate in those.
What about the other stuff (sleep, diet, etc.)?
I’ll send you guides. It’s not that complicated and you don’t have to get lost in the weeds in the pursuit of “getting optimized”.
Those aspects will also be part of your accountability check in, because you can’t out train a bad lifestyle.
Nutrition and sleep are the secret force magnifiers for health and body composition. (Muscle vs fat). The good news is that it doesn’t involve giving up red meat, going fat free, zero carb, or any of the other fads out there.
Can I email and ask a few questions about getting set up before getting started?
Yes.
How do I get started?
Email me at 513fit@gmail.com with “Online Training” in the subject line. In the email let me know:
- Are you just starting, are you on again/off again, or consistent with your training?
- Have you done strength training before?
- How old are you?
- Are you working around any injuries?
- Are you training in a gym or at home?
Email today about getting started
