QUESTION: Hello John Paul, I purchased your ebook Lean and Mean and have over the past 6 weeks had great success with gaining strength, building muscle, energy, endurance, and so on and have lost 10 pounds… basically, I feel really good and ready to change to the next phase. I am wondering where the body…
One of the first seminars I ever delivered was at the 2002 Canadian Personal Trainers Network (CPTN) Conference at Ryerson University in Toronto. Titled Strength Training Parameters and Program Design, the lecture was a great success. Many trainers approached me afterward for consultations and eagerly attended my upcoming workshops. The CPTN even invited me back…
Earlier this week, a colleague sent me a very disturbing video. Here it is… One of his clients had been asking about a so-called “revolutionary training technique” that was apparently all the rage. The method? CrossFit. His client was eager to try it. Now, this particular client had a history of jumping on the latest…
In this presentation, I discuss a fresh approach to structuring strength training programs. I call it the Alternating Conjugate Periodization Model, and I think you’ll find it intriguing. Look for an in-depth article on this topic soon. In the meantime, check out page 101 of my book The Elite Trainer, where I dedicate an entire…
In Part 2 of this series, we take a look at how aesthetics affects the exercises you select for your clients. Check it out!
Exercise selection is based on two main factors: health and aesthetics. Listen in as I break down the important components of each factor that you must consider when creating a training program for your clients.
One question I get frequently is “How many sets does it take to build muscle?” If you are a personal trainer, strength coach or bodybuilder, you know that the answer depends on your goals. How many sets to build muscle is based on whether you want to increase muscle size, power or muscular endurance. The…
In this video series, you’ll learn how to write a fat-loss program for your clients. A “must watch” for all personal trainers! You can access Part 2 at https://www.theelitetrainer.com/blog/how-to-write-a-fat-loss-program-part-2/