 For anyone writing strength workouts or training programs for swimmers, I can highly recommend the new book, World Book of Swimming: From Science to Performance. It is written by the who's who of swimming reseach and coaching and was many years in the making. New Exercise Physiology Text 23/03/2011
Kraemer, Fleck & Deschenes have produced a marvelous new textbook on exercise physiology. What makes this textbook so unique is its emphasis on practical application. Another great feature is the perspectives of various experts which are included in each chapter. This is a must have for all personal trainers.  CEC Approved Hypertophy Workshop 22/03/2011
Last year I did a lecture tour sponsored by the Australian Fitness Network on training for hypertrophy. I discussed how I approach setting up hypertrophy programs for beginners, intermediate and advanced clients, with emphasis on exercise selection, technique, overload techniques and short-term periodization models. For those of you who missed it, I will be running the course again from my facility on Tuesday 19th April and Wednesday 20th April from 2pm-5pm (6 hours total, $500 for both days). The course has been approved for 6 CECs by Fitness Australia. For further information and to book your place, please email Rachel on Rachel@rachelluff.com PT Studio in the City 21/03/2011
My friend Rod Cotty has opened a PT studio in the city that is pay per session. If you are a PT who is thinking on moving away from large gyms and weekly rents, email Rod on The.PTSpace@gmail.com for more information. 1 Comment Snatch Grip Deadlifts from a Podium 17/03/2011
Snatch grip deadlifts standing on a podium are one of the most challenging exercises that can be performed in a gym. I just posted on twitter.com/tonyboutagy some footage of one of our trainers Dan Harris performing a single while students were on the last day of the Upper Body Level 1 course. Note his 2 second pause just before the plates hit the platform. I also posted a short video of a NSWIS weightlifter front squatting. Earl Grey, Cholesterol & Heart Disease 16/03/2011
Anyone who has met me knows that I like my tea. Lately I've been going through a Earl Grey phase. The constituent in Early Grey that gives it the distinctive flavour is the citrus fruit, Bergamot. Interestingly, Bergamot polyphenols have been shown in a recent paper to reduce LDL cholesterol. If our clients decide not to use statin therapy, the four primary supplements we use to lower LDL cholesterol and improve cardiovascular health are: - BergaMet (Nathealth Solutions): 2 caps 10 minutes prior to breakfast and lunch; - Cho-Less (Natura)*: 4 caps with dinner or before bed; - Niacin**: 1000mg after breakfast and dinner; - Fish oil (EPA+DHA)***: 2-4g/day in divided doses with meals. *Cho-Less is a proprietary blend of red yeast rice, artichoke leaf, pantethine, guggul, beta-sitosterol and Policosanol made by Natura. ** Nicotinic acid is the preferred form of Niacin. *** For fish oil, we use both Beyond Essential Fats made by Natura (6 caps a day) with fish oil from Kingsway Compounding (3-4 caps a day). If you are interested in using any of these supplements for heart health, please email rachel@rachelluff.com for more information. References Houston MC, et al. Nonpharmacologic treatment of dyslipidemia. Prog Cardiovasc Dis. 2009 Sep-Oct;52(2):61-94. Mollace et al. Hypolipemic and hypoglycaemic activity of bergamot polyphenols: From animal models to human studies. 2011 Apr;82(3):309-16. Journals & Researchers 14/03/2011
One of the most common questions I am asked during a Level 1 Course is 'what journals should I read for ongoing education?'. There is no shortage of journals in our field to read, but here are a few that I read:
Karno's New Book 13/03/2011
One of my three ultra running heroes, Dean Karnazes, has just published his 3rd book, Run. Looks fantastic. More bed time reading for me this week. This guy is amazing and very inspiring. My other 2 ultra running heroes are, of course, Yiannis Kouros and Scott Jurek. Rounding out my top 5 endurance heroes are Lance Armstrong and Triathlete Mark Allen.  My 5 Most Influential Books 13/03/2011
It is difficult to pick the 5 books that have influenced me the most as a personal trainer, as there are so many wonderful books and writers publishing. But here goes, in no particular order: This week I will be reading the just published Strength & Conditioning by Cardinale, Newton & Nosaka. Looks fantastic! In and out of Darwin 11/03/2011
Sitting in the airport just about to fly out of Darwin. I came up to present my PhD thesis to the department. 2 months to go until submission, so I am getting very excited. Spent 2 great days with my professor and talked about all things related to strength, power and speed with one of Australia's most noted sport scientist. Now back to Sydney, then up to the Blue Mountains for a night then back to Sydney for Part II of the Level 1 internship. | 
ABOUT TONY Tony is the director of the Boutagy Fitness Institute and has recently completed a PhD in sports science at Charles Darwin University. He is also an Adjunct Associate at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Previously, Tony has been a lecturer at the Australian Fitness Network, the Australian Institute of Fitness, the Australian Catholic University, NetFit New Zealand, New Zealand Weightlifting & is currently on the editorial board for The University of the Sunshine Coast's Fitness Research program, a member of the Australian Institute of Fitness Personal Training Advisory Panel and sits on an expert task force panel for Fitness Australia. Having written strength workouts for athletes in 24 different sports, Tony is actively involved in strength & conditioning and providing educational seminars & resources for personal trainers. Tony was the recipient of the 2004 Australian Fitness Industry’s Author of the Year Award and is a certified ART provider for the entire body and long nerve tract. He is a member of the American Society of Nutrition (ASN), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the National Lipid Association (NLA), the American Nutraceutical Association (ANA) and The National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA). In his spare time, Tony enjoys cooking (mainly Thai), playing guitar (mainly classical) and reading (mainly ancient history). ArchivesFebruary 2012 Categories |
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