When most people start their fitness journey they have an ideal look in mind. If you ask them what they want to look like, they almost always pick an athlete or an athletic celebrity. Then why don't they train the way they need to to build that body? I'm a performance coach and trainer. One of the things that pisses me off in the training world is this idea that people can either "look good" or "perform". ... http://www.squidoo.com/EveryDayAthlete Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:52:59 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:43:18 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/EveryDayAthlete When most people start their fitness journey they have an ideal look in mind. If you ask them what they want to look like, they almost always pick an athlete or an athletic celebrity. Then why don't they train the way they need to to build that body? I'm a performance coach and trainer. One of the things that pisses me off in the training world is this idea that people can either "look good" or "perform". I see the same basic bodybuilding stuff used over and over again. Guess what? It doesn't work! Usually people aren't strong enough to find success with it or dedicated enough (hmm... performance?) to make a system like that transform their body. Enter athletic-based training. Yes, you're going to work hard. You're going to squat, push, pull, deadlift, twist, jump, run, and balance. What will you get for it? A body that not only looks killer but is ready to take on the world. This lens is devoted to teaching everyday people to unlock their inner athlete and unleash their potential. Don't just look great, feel strong and be powerful! Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:43:18 -0600