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  Yesterday I wrote that the term "tone" was an abused term that basically just means to get stronger and lose body fat. At least that's what people mean when they say they want to get "tone". The same is true for people that just want to get "ripped". Get stronger. Lose body fat. The best ways to do these things? Heavy lifting. High intensity interval training. This is Week 1 of me coaching some of the Endeavor Staff through my new "Maximum Strength" program. Jared, the owner who had taken a bit of time off from training following a surgery, said half way through his first upper body lift that he already felt stronger, "tighter", and generally better. He felt this way because a single training session can increase the resting levels of muscle tension, which can have positive effects on your posture and how "tone" or "ripped" you look. Regardless of your training goal, you should be lifting weights, and occasionally lifting heavy (near your individual maximum weight). -Kevin Neeld
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Whether people know it or not, we all want to get stronger. Some people acknowledge that they want to feel stronger, or get stronger to improve sports performance. Others just want to become more "tone" which is a bastardized term that essentially means get stronger and lose body fat (more on this later in the week). With that in mind, I thought a few tips may spark your interest. But first, here are 4 commonly used strategies to APPEAR strong, that simply will not make you stronger, ever: 1) Go Tanning 2) Shave your arms 3) Do biceps curls in the squat rack 4) Talk on your cell phone between sets Now that we've gotten the "please never use these as training strategies again" out of the way, here are three tips GUARANTEED to help you get stronger, fast: 1) Train with someone stronger than you 2) Perform heavy sets with 1-3 reps at near-maximal weight 3) Follow a custom-written training program geared toward your individual needs -Kevin Neeld
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"Do you even need a trainer?" As an employee at Endeavor, you might expect me to say "Absolutely! Everyone should have one!" Here's the thing, the main role of a "trainer" is to teach you to perform exercises the right way. I don't want to undervalue teaching exercise technique; I think a lot of people would benefit from learning to perform movements the right way (most people have dangerously poor or inadequate form...and don't realize it). I think everyone that's NEVER worked with someone to learn exercise technique should, at least for a month or so. Where most people go wrong is that they think once they've learned the technique, they're good to go on their own. WRONG! I could teach most people the proper technique for every exercise I've ever done (well over 300) within a week or two. As an example, just about everyone reading this knows how to perform a dumbbell biceps curl the right way. What most people aren't as aware of is how to manipulate the weight, sets, reps, rest periods, speed of movement, frequency of training, and exercise variations to achieve their personal training goals as quickly as possible. Without a doubt, effective PROGRAM DESIGN is the secret to making rapid progress, and the most valuable thing we have to offer at Endeavor. If you aren't following a program, it's likely you aren't making actual progress. This is the difference between "working out" and "training". Which would you rather do: Spend hundreds of dollars and hours in the gym only to realize that a year later you're in the exact same place you were previously or know that every minute you're in the gym you're doing something to help you reach your goals? Do you need a trainer? Maybe. Do you need a program design specialist? Definitely. -Kevin Neeld, Director of Athletic Development P.S. It's easy for people to write whatever they want on the internet and spread false or exaggerated information. I hate when people do it, especially in fitness/athletic development. Want to call my bluff on the this information? Grab me when you see me in the gym, I bet I can show you the EXACT program that I'm currently using, the exact programs that I have all of our athletes using, and the exact program that I use to train the Endeavor Staff (yes, I train the staff-from Endeavor's Owner, to the Athletic Development Coaches, to the Operations Manager). I'd be happy to show you our programs and talk to you about why they're designed the way they are.
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Endeavor is undergoing some changes (as you may have noticed with the equipment being moved) so that we can help get our clients (you!) better results, faster. We're in the process of developing several new programs and are starting to fill them with new athletes and clients now. If you haven't yet, take a second to check these out to see if you, or someone you know, may be interested them: I'm also in the process of developing an UNADVERTISED Endeavor Fitness Maximum Strength Program. This program is specifically designed for the non-athlete (or retired washed up athlete like me) that isn't preparing for a sport, but still wants to get as strong as possible. It's not for the novice. It's not for the faint of heart. If you think this is something that may interest you, click here to send me an email or grab me if you see me around the gym. -Kevin Neeld
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The Endeavor Difference! I get questions all the time about how we're able to compete with franchise gyms like Planet Fitness and SNAP Fitness, that really push their low monthly rates. After I get done laughing, I try to explain that we are NOT a gym. You'll know a gym when you see one: When you go (or for most of the gym members, IF you go) you'll see the same 10-20 people there every time. Things will pick up after New Years as people feel guilty about all the garbage food that they ate, but quickly die down when those people realize they'd rather self-justify their poor habits than change them. You'll recognize the 10-20 people there because they will ALWAYS look the same and they'll ALWAYS be doing the same routine. No progression. No results. Endeavor is not a gym. In fact, I take resentment to being called a gym. Endeavor is a TRAINING FACILITY. You'll know you're in a training facility because everyone around you is pushing themselves to attain a goal. Our clients have experienced DRASTIC fat loss and INSANE strength gains. We don't have personal trainers (rep counters and glorified cheerleaders). We have Fitness and Athletic Development Coaches and Program Design Specialists. Lastly, a gym guarantees things like "you can keep coming back here and not making any progress for the same low rates". Endeavor guarantees results: "At Endeavor, you aren’t paying for our services, you’re investing in your progress. Quite simply, if you bring the motivation, focus, and determination, we’ll provide everything you need to get the results you desire and deserve. If you follow our systems and aren’t making progress, we will GLADLY refund 100% of your investment!" THAT is the Endeavor Difference. That is why we don't have competition. I've never heard of a results guaranteed training center. Have you? -Kevin Neeld, Director of Athletic Development
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