Driving Force!

KB Squat and Dynamic band runs, Litinov Conversion type stuff.

I'm all over the place today. ..

Well, to take all the credit for developing a program and and system would be easy, but in reality, it came from trial and error and for the most part, the fact that I trained with several types of people.

The biggest influences in the trenches of my training design and development, believe it or not, came from three individuals, all women, with three very different driving factors with regards to their goals.

Motivation comes from many angles, and it rears it's ugly( or pretty depending on which side of the fence that you sit) head usually very early in your training career.

Either you are bitten by the bug, or are told you need to be bitten, or you are worried for your health. Usually.

These are the only candidates that I actually allow to be part of the program. There is no guaranteed acceptance, no free ride and no gimmes... without a doubt a certain core competency must be in place with regards to fitness before acceptance.

So what types of trainees are usually successful?

Type A - Vanity Lovers

Michelle, an admitted Vanity Queen! Obviously it works for her!

So what drives you to the gym? Health?

In most cases it's vanity - and - believe it or not, it's one of the most powerful divers there is. Granted, some may say it's a selfish one and is practically one of the seven deadly sins, but those who use it to their advantage can unleash it's powerful force.

Getting your booty into your skinny jeans is a victory to you, as is the endless compliments that you get on your physique regularly. You LOVE the fact that you work hard and you wear the results of your commitment on your physique every time you put on a mini t and low rider jeans or get invited to a pool party.

It's powerful and it drives you to succeed.

Type B - Competition/Goal Types

Steph Metzger, goal driven type, as her destruction of personal records continues.

These are a special group, and likely my favorite types of trainees. These people who are goal oriented usually get listless and demotivated quickly unless there is a true and real goal or end date.

They actually CRAVE/NEED it.

But once they have this very real goal... back the f#$k up, cause they are going at it full force! :)

I know a few of our readers actually crave the next run, the next contest, the next challenge.

For these types, without the end date, goal or competition- workouts become monotonous and tedious.

Other competitive types like the crossfit style philosophy, and need to be the clock, set personal records or break PR's on every lift.

Sharon C, a true competition type.. "gimme the next anything!!!!"

C: Fear of Regression Types.

Megan T

Working in the transformation business for the last decade or so, I've seen my share of yo-yo dieters. I've seen some people ( Alex ) go from fat to shredded on a seemingly annual basis. But those who usually win or are very successful in their first attempt at getting in shape, usually use the fear of regression as their main driving force.

I speak from the heart here, as this is still my driving force to this day- 11 years and 100 pounds later - I still fear going back to that old fat person, who had three chins and a whole lotta rolls!


So how can I use these factors to help you get in shape/stay in shape or have world class fitness?

When the actual SRX warehouse gym opens, each member will be forced to pick their goal and work their way towards it. It will be on the wall, so that every time you come in, it will be staring you in the face on the marker board. You will be monitored and timed during the MDT portion of your workout, and you will break records regularly.


The SRX program will not be cheap, and it will be limited in it's membership. I am not looking to get rich, but to only train with highly motivated individuals, who, when steered in the right direction, can achieve miraculous things...

Workout for Sunday

25 minutes 8 second sprints/12 second recoveries

then

3 Deadlifts
3 Power Cleans
3 Squats
3 Push Press

As many rounds possible in 20 minutes @135 pounds /girls at 75lbs

Then Delts

Seated DB Shoulder Press 5-5-5-5-5
Seated Side Lateral 8-8-8-8
Seated Front Lateral 8-8-8-8-
Face Pull/Scare Crow Combo 8 -8-8-8