What I did on the Weekend 30/04/2011
I completed the final draft of my PhD this week, so I thought, what better way to spend the weekend than to start catching up on my growing 'to read' list, which is now up to my waist - as I didn't allow myself to read non PhD related material until I was finished with the thesis. I got through 3 great books, Soviet Training & Restoration Methods, Karno's new book RUN and The Youth Pill by David Stipp. The 1st book inspired me to do a strength workout (which ended up being rotator cuff and forearms, as it was meant to be my day off), the second book inspired me to go for a run, which ended up be a short but brutal run all the way up Taronga Zoo hill as fast as I could, and the Youth Pill inspired me to have a glass on Pinot, which I'm still drinking as I type! Two Blogs Worth Reading 28/04/2011
For those of us who work full time, finding time to stay on top of all the current research and reading material can be a real challenge. In addition, knowing what to read and who to read can also be a daunting task, as there is no shortage of articles, books and websites from experts and pseudo experts vying for our attention. Since it can be difficult knowing who is a source of credible information, let me suggest two blogs you may find interesting. For endurance based sports, Dr Iñigo Mujika has a great blog http://www.inigomujika.com/en/ well worth reading (so is his book on tapering and swimming – that I have mentioned in a previous post). And for strength training, Dr. Marco Cardinale has an excellent blog as well http://marcocardinale.blogspot.com/. His article on the overuse of the terminology/diagnosis “weak glutes” that is so prevalent in our industry is fantastic, available at http://marcocardinale.blogspot.com/2008/05/help-memy-are-not-firing.html (his edited book, Strength and Conditioning: Biological Principles and Practical Applications, is a must have for all strength coaches). Taking 1-2 hours out of every day to read journal articles, textbooks, popular books and blogs, as well as listening to conferences while you travel, is common practice for those who are at the top of our field and indispensable for those who want to grow and be successful as personal trainers. Filex 2011 14/04/2011
Filex 2011 starts tomorrow. This conference will be my 10th year of speaking at Filex. I will give a presentation tomorrow on Fat Loss from an Evolutionary Perspective and one on Sunday about Training Methods for Fat Loss and Hypertrophy. Looking forward to speaking, listening to other great presenters, tasting every available protein bar and drink with Angus Mason and eating in Chinatown with Mark McKean. Thank you to Nigel Champion for having me back so many times. Oh and Igor, don't forget to consume protein and prune juice in a one to one ratio - we don't want a repeat of last year! What Uber Chef Justin North does to keep fit 05/04/2011
There is a nice article on Super Chef Justin North in the latest Australian Men’s Style. He discusses his fitness regime, his work with me and has a week’s training program.  | 
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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