FAQ
What is the point of this blog?
- To contribute to the fitness community, to combat obesity and diabetes, and to create a positive place to talk about fitness.
What is your background in this field?
- I'm actually a college student on my school's competitive CFIT team. I fell in love with bodybuilding and powerlifting when I was in high school and read literally thousands of articles on the subjects. After years of supersets and heavy back squats, it dawned on me that I was slower than ever, heavier than ever, and not strong enough to justify my loss of athleticism. CrossFit was the next step, but pure CrossFit believes in random workouts and while I improved in many areas I did not make any serious gains. From there, I moved onto a hybrid model of CrossFit styled training that incorporated more structure into my programming to make solid, effective, and safe fitness progress. Now I train clients as well as my friends and family and they love it! I am currently studying to get ACE certified to better help clients that prefer lower intensity workouts to lose weight. Personal training is an amazing way to do what I love while helping others transform their lives in ways they never thought possible.
What is Fitness?
- There are many definitions of fitness. Most of these definitions suggest that more fit athletes are capable of performing certain feats better than others. None really measured or established a standard for broad and generally inclusive fitness until CrossFit founder and CEO, Greg Glassman, defined fitness in terms of work capacity over time, which can be measured. World class fitness can be achieved through nutrition that maintains muscle not body fat, compound lifts and movements, and working out most days in constantly varied ways. Routine and segmented training is the opposite of fitness according to Glassman. Athletes that consistently complete all different types of workouts better than others are simply more "fit." For the purposes of this blog we will be focusing on improving your metabolic conditioning, strength, and skills.
The CrossFit Community really nails this with some interesting research to back up their claims. Check it out at this link.
http://library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/CFJ_Trial_04_2012.pdf
What are my goals?
- I would like to compete in the CrossFit Games, get into grad school, and potentially open up my own health & fitness center.
What are my expectations?
- That you guys and gals post comments so we can have a lively and interactive community. Regardless of your goals, the programming I post will contribute to them. If you have a question post it and I will answer. If you want to get stronger, faster, jump higher, lose weight, blah blah blah then you're in the right spot.
Where should I send pictures or video for the site?
- I want to post pics and videos of you guys in action. Send as much as you want my way to wodshackwarrior@gmail.com and I will put you on the site!
Do you offer any one on one personal training?
- The WOD SHACK team will design your program based on your goals and educate you on proper nutrition and long term healthy lifestyle choices. The 12 week program includes free video analysis of your movements and a WOD SHACK T-shirt! If you choose to sign up for PT, I will be available for any questions you have at any time about anything! So ask away! All I ask is that you keep an open mind. Some of the things you will learn may challenge everything you've ever been taught. I do not encourage the 4 week program because it takes a minimum of 4 weeks to see any permanent progress. If you are serious about taking your health and fitness to the next level sign up for the 12 week program and I'll get you started on a life-changing journey!
4 Week Program:$99
- Customized, goal specific programming, nutrition advice, and a plan for the future.
12 Week Program $249
- 8 additional weeks of customized, goal specific programming, nutrition education, free WOD SHACK T-shirt, and video analysis of your workouts. Every additional 12 weeks you sign up for the rate will drop $10 dollars. You will undoubtedly get in the best shape of your life working with me over 12 weeks. If you follow the program and nutrition guidelines and do not make progress I will refund your purchase.
A typical personal trainer can charge up to 50 an hour and I've seen it as high as 200! Keep in mind the average client meets with their trainer 2-3 times a week. That is a lot of money! Because this is all online I am trying to be as fair as possible with you guys without devaluing myself. Because my goal is not to break your bank these are extremely reasonable prices for online personal training.
For more check out the personal training page!
