Two weeks ago I had the opportunityto fly from Atlanta to Synergy-Athletics in New York to hang out for 8 hours, talk training business then fly back. Now, there was a purpose for this and a very important one!! Grow My Gym!!
However, you better believe we hit a crazy workout!
Obviously with only 8 working hours, time was extremely valuable. I had some specific things that I needed help with not to mention a killer training session. Joe helped me set up his website, showed me some sweet online tips and tricks, and revealed a big training strategy to get more athletes into his facility.
The coolest thing is that he didn’t even charge me! Well, he did eat like a champ at the Outback not to mention desert! Apparently he so impressed I flew that far just for knowledge! I earned alot of respect in doing that not to mention the respect of the Diesel Crew! You see, so many people in all fields want to do more and be better and all they do is talk. Well, I’m going to tell you the only way to get it is to do it! You must take action and do so on a consistent basis and surround yourself with successful and positive poeple or you’ll always be searching and never find what it is your looking for!
Ok, back to what I was originally saying. We got to work late Friday, hit a morning lower body workout, went to the Diesel Crew’s Grip Nationals (lots of records set that day), and then off to the races to catch a plane back to the ATL. (I almost didn’t make it….I mean ALMOST more on that in future posts)
But back to that crazy workout.
40 minutes to get one in Saturday morning so we had to pick some big lifts! Deadlift, tire flip, core circuit. That was it, but believe me, that was enough!
Quick Lower Body Workout:
I have a STRONG deadlift for being so light.
However, out of the 43 minutes we took working out, a good 15-20 was me trying to flip the tire! Now, I have a 605 lb tire at my gym that we’ve all named “Megan” However, this monster kicked my A*#! I must have tried a dozen times and with a little help I finally flipped it and believe me that was enough.
Visual Approximation of Me Standing Next To The Tire
The movement between dynamic exercise and a static hold for “rest” was extremely effective. Additionally the added grip aspect of the sandbag had me hurting before we even left for the grip contest! I couldn’t even hold my water bottle and screw the cap off…it was bad!!
Oh, and of course he had me try the Synergy Rope Challenge. Nailed it on the first time! I must say that I impressed myself
- Travis Self, Strength Coach-
*you may read of our other adventures as well as many other great training resources at Joe’s site: http://synergy-athletics.com
“From the minute I first met Travis I could see the energy, excitment, passion, and knowledge he has for helping athltetes develop the skills necessary to succeed on the field and in life. His gym, FITT Warehouse is an extension of his personality and the training atmosphere is guaranteed to take you to the next level."
That was a quality workout! Great work on the rope challenge!
Comment by Joe Hashey — November 4, 2009 @ 12:41 am
Travis, I got sore just watching that. Your dead lift was amazing!!
Comment by Mark Wheat — November 9, 2009 @ 1:59 am