The Law Of the Farm- Your GREATEST SUCCESS TOOL

Hey ALL! I hope you all had a good weekend!!

I wanted to share with you, this amazing article. Not only does this change the way i think about my results in life but also the results in the gym, not only for myself but my clients as well. "Understanding" is the biggest threat people have when it comes to success. If we simply did not know of this analogy or that you must "fail to succeed" and understand, we would not have as many successful people.



For anyone looking to create a better life, increase financial support, or look and feeling better you first must BELIEVE AND UNDERSTAND. Take a look at this article by Mike Boyle. Tell me what you think!

THE LAW OF THE FARM

I think I remember Stephen Covey in his book Seven Habits of Highly Effective People making reference to what I believe he called “the law of the farm.” The reference was meant to show that most of the truly good things in life take time and can’t be forced or rushed. Covey described the process of farming and alluded to how it requires patience and diligence to grow crops properly. In addition, farming requires belief in the system. The farmer must believe that all the hard work and preparation will eventually yield a long-term result.


A great tool for success

As a strength and conditioning coach, business owner and personal trainer, the concept has always stuck with me. The process of exercising is much like farming or like planting a lawn. There are no immediate results from exercise and there are no immediate results from farming.



First, the seeds must be planted. Then fertilizer (nutrition) and water must be applied consistently. Much like fertilizer in farming, too much food can be a detriment to the exerciser. Only the correct amounts cause proper growth. Overfeeding can cause problems, as can underfeeding. As I sit and wait for my lawn to sprout or crops to grow, I feel many of the same frustrations of the new exerciser. When will I see results? How come nothing is happening? All this work and — nothing.



The key is to not quit. Have faith in the process. Continue to add water and wait. Farming and exercising are eerily similar. Continue to exercise and eat well and suddenly a friend or co-worker will say, “Have you lost weight”? Your reaction might be, “It’s about time someone noticed.” Much like the first blades of grass poking through the ground, you begin to see success. You begin to experience positive feedback. Clothes begin to fit differently.

When my friends or clients talk to me about their frustration with their initial lack of progress in an exercise program, I always bring up the farm analogy. We live in a world obsessed with quick fixes and instant results. This is why the farm analogy can be both informative and comforting.

An exercise program must be approached over a period of weeks and months, not days. The reality is that there is no quick fix, no easy way, no magic weight loss plan, no secret cellulite formula. There is only the law of the farm. You will reap what you sow. In reality, you will reap what you sow and care for. If you are consistent and diligent with both diet and exercise, you will eventually see results. However, remember, much like fertilizer and water, diet and exercise go together.

Try to grow crops or a lawn without water. No amount of effort will overcome the lack of vital nutrients.

The law of the farm.

Plant the seeds.

Feed and water properly.

Wait for results; they will happen, not in days, but in weeks and months.



In Health and Fitness,

Eric Daye- CFP-PTS
TruBody Fitness- owner
BodyBlitz Bootcamp- co-owner
Physique Transformation specialist
www.trubodyfitness.com
www.bodyblitzbootcamp.ca

TRU METABOLIC TRAINING PART 3

Hey everyone!

Hope all had a good weekend and are up to speed on their new years resolutions!

While burning endless amounts of fat and looking incredibly good is on the top of your list, I am putting the last touches on the third part of TRU METABOLIC TRAINING.

TRU METABOLIC TRAINING

http://www.youtube.com/user/EricsTruBodyFitness

The first part of this workout is a BW circuit. After your mobility and soft tissue work, perform this circuit anywhere from 2-3 times.

NOTE: This BW circuit should be done after the first part of the workout. The high demands of the 2nd part of the video include total exhaustion! BEWARE!

BW circuit:
This circuit is to be done as fast as possible. No excuses to resting! Just getter done.

Bench Hops- 40 hops all together
Mountain climbers- knee to elbow- 40 all together
forward burpee's- 20 all together.

http://www.youtube.com/user/EricsTruBodyFitness

2nd segment of the workout is a real killer.

Take three exercises that do not involve the same muscle group (primarily) and place them separately. Just like this:

A1) Chin up (upper body pull exercise)
A2) Clean and Press (upper body push)
A3) Front Squat(lower body push)

Reps: If you can do a maximum of 10 consecutive chin-ups, then do only five per set. If you can do a max of 15, then do eight per set; and if you can do 15+, then go for ten reps. You get the idea. If you can't do 10 chin-ups then substitute band-assisted chins or inverted rows. The idea is to work at a set pace, or number of reps per minute, and try to maintain that volume the entire circuit.

Load: On the cleans and push presses and front squats, choose a load you can do for 15 good reps. The clean and push press is obviously comprised of two movements, so just do 5 per set. Do 10 front squats per set.

Once you complete the last rep of each movement, rest until the end of that minute. I suggest using a Gym Boss, or similar timer that can be programmed to beep at the top of each minute. It may seem easy at first, but just wait until you hit the halfway point and you'll think differently.

One reason to start with a conservative number is to ensure each rep is done with perfect form and a full range of motion. Keep the quality of movement good and no slop!

You should be able to finish all three exercises for the required reps for the first few rounds of the circuit within 20 to 30 seconds, and then use the remainder of the minute to rest until the start of the next minute. But as you begin to fatigue it'll get harder, which forces you to work harder in order to finish and allow yourself some rest, thus providing a greater metabolic effect.

If you can't keep doing the prescribed reps, then drop a rep or two. The idea is to keep working with perfect form and gradually increase the amount of work. Provided your nutrition is on point, any strength coach will tell you that improving work capacity and conditioning has a significant benefit on body composition.

Rest between sets: You'll do one movement per minute, and then switch to the next movement at the top of the minute.

So for the above example, finish all the prescribed chin-ups in one minute, and then you'll get whatever time is remaining in the minute to rest until the start of the second minute, when you switch exercises. After you finish the front squats in the third minute you'll return to chins again in the fourth. So for a 12-minute set you'll be doing 4 rounds of each movement, and for a 15-minute set you'll be doing 5 rounds.

Progression: Make sure to keep track of how many total reps are done each circuit. The next time you do the same circuit, try to add a rep each minute. Once you can add two reps to each exercise and maintain that pace for the 12 minutes, then either nudge the weight up slightly or move to a 15-minute circuit. The choice is yours.

NOTE: In the video, i have been training with this style for a few weeks and decided to slightly lower the weight where I could get about 20-25 good reps and did it for 15 reps as fast as possible with solid form. Talk about a metabolic effect!

http://www.youtube.com/user/EricsTruBodyFitness

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ENJOY! and let me know how it goes!

In Health and Fitness,

Eric Daye- CFP-PTS
TruBody Fitness- owner
BodyBlitz Bootcamp- co-owner
Physique Transformation specialist
www.trubodyfitness.com
www.bodyblitzbootcamp.ca

TRU METABOLIC TRAINING PART 2

Hey everyone!

I hope you are all recovering from last weeks TRU Metabolic Complex! I got numerous emails on how hard BUT amazing it was! If anyone is just getting used to the complex, keep at it! I want to know everyone's time.

So, this week we have another special workout for all of you. Before you start this, I must warn you, the speed of your heart and deep soreness of every muscle in your body will surprise you. Again, these workouts are not for the weak(I hope your not calling yourself weak! OWN UP AND DO IT!).

For those of you who are still interested in the workout, here it is!


Burpee pushup/pullup

This exercise uses every muscle in your body. If you think for a second that I am going to say to do 3 sets of 10 reps with 90 seconds of rest between rounds you are NUTS. That just would not be challenging enough!

Here is how it works:

RULE #1: You must complete 10 rounds of 10 reps! That's right, 100 reps!

RULE #2: The rest you are given is when your partner is performing the exercise. God only hopes you get someone that is out of shape or you may be visiting the waste basket after only a few short rounds.

Rule #3: If you are training on your own I recommend timing yourself and set the rest as follows:

round 1-2: Time yourself on how long it takes to do 10 reps. If it takes you 40 seconds than for the first 2 rounds rest 40 seconds and repeat the exerise.
round 3-4: Original time of 40 seconds plus 5, for a total of 45 seconds rest
round 5-6: Original time plus 10
round 7-8: Original time plus 15
round 9-10: Original time plus 20

NOTE: If you need to, increase the rest periods starting at plus 10 or go up in increments of 10 seconds rather than 5.

Rule #4: Form. If you cannot do it right, practice first. I suggest trying the exercise and work on your weak point. For example, if you have problems achieving the chin up i would suggest building a workout around getting better at those. Do this for a couple weeks and then try the workout. I would suggest doing it 2 times a week and increase the reps by 1 every week and increase the height of the bar every week


Dynamic warm up- Mobility/foam rolling/ activations- 10-15 minutes

A1- Bw squat jumps- 10 sets of 10 reps-Make sure these are AFAP!(AS FAST AS POSSIBLE)

A2- Smith machine calve pull ups- 10 sets of 15 reps- TEMPO- AS FAST AS POSSIBLE
For this exercise, set up a smith machine bar about 5-10 inches above your head. Take a palms away and just outside shoulder width grip on the bar. Driving more so from your ankle rather than your knee's, pull up as fast as possible under control. Try to avoid using your legs when doing this exercise, just your calves.

Superset the 2 exercises and then rest 30-60 seconds


RULE #5: PROPER NUTRITION! I would strongly advise having a solid whole meal no less than 60 minutes before you train (or you may see that food twice!). 60-90 minutes is a good rule of thumb. A solid meal consists of all natural foods. A good source of protein (meats), a good source of carbs (sweet potato,brown rice) and a serving of a healthy fat (olive or Udo oil). Consuming some BCAA's (branch-chained amino acids) while your working out is highly recommended. Gulp down a solid post-workout shake after your workout. Now i would say immediately after but some may have problems keeping it down!

RULE #6: Have FUN! This is a really fun workout and can be used every now and then. Try doing it once a month and beating your time! Post your times and let me know how it went!

Here is the link on how Jodi and myself made out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igJcy4NYIhI

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Thanks everyone for tuning in to this weeks "TRU METABOLIC" TRAINING!

In health and fitness,

Eric Daye- CFP-PTS
Physique transformation specialist
www.trubodyfitness.com
www.bodyblitzbootcamp.ca
info@bodyblitzbootcamp.ca
eric@trubodyfitness.com

Who is Eric Daye?

Hey everyone!

Ok,this post is for everyone to know who i am and how i got to where i am today.


Eric Daye CFP-PTS

From high school, Eric began his journey for a rewarding job that would leave him satisfied each and every day. Going to College to become a firefighter, Eric’s diverse knowledge took him to be one of the class’s top students through hard work and perseverance. Taking what Eric had learned in pursuit of becoming a firefighter, he found a new love, health and fitness. The desire to get up every day and make a change in someone’s life led him to become a personal trainer.

After receiving his Firefighting certificate at Lambton College, Eric began his quest at becoming a Personal Trainer. Eric knew that his next step towards doing what he wanted for a living was learning everything he could about helping people in Health and Fitness. Through countless hours of research and learning, Eric is now a Certified Personal Trainer. While learning will never end for Eric, he is able to live his dream of changing people’s lives.

Once Eric learned what the human body was capable of, he himself put what he learned to the test. Eric entered his first bodybuilding competition in 2007. Winning the classes he entered, Eric’s excitement and obsession grew for the art of bodybuilding. “Taking the body and turning it into a piece of art is one of the most amazing feelings!” “Turning my body from flab to fit in 12 weeks was such an accomplishment! I now know with hard work, commitment and determination, you can complete anything!”

INFLUENCES
The influences that got me to where I am today are reflected from everyone that has entered my life. The biggest being the passion for helping others. I would not be where I am today if this was not a part of my life.

Being a fitness fanatic as a kid and all the way up until now might have something to do with being in the fitness industry. Playing sports with 110% effort really started to apply with the way I thought about my business and to my clients. It is all or nothing with me and once anyone starts, within the first 10 minutes they can really start to see what I mean. After that, the rest is history (really I mean it, getting them to where they always dreamed of being, went down in history!).
I can rightfully say that I was heavily influenced by the people that surrounded me. The support of my family and friends gave me the chance to believe that I could help others change their life in such a dramatic way.

From this point forward, my love and passion for health and fitness will only become greater. This means that the results for my clients only get better! They say doing what you love is one of the best and gratifying feelings ever, and it is safe to say that I am doing just that.

WHY IS HEALTH AND FITNESS SO IMPORTANT?
Health and Fitness is so important to me and to my clients because it is a direct influence on what we feel and think about in our everyday lives. Without taking care of ourselves first, I do not think we can live our lives through its “TRU” potential. Once I have developed a base with my clients through mental and physical strengthening, there direct outlook on life is much brighter. Training to me is a way of life, creating that in others is what I must do in order to fully succeed. That means no rollercoaster dieting or training but a consistent effort at being healthy. Without fitness being a part of my life and my clients, there is no way I would be where I am today.

ADVICE
One solid piece of advice I give to my clients and any aspiring fitness enthusiast would to never ever, ever, ever give up. This simple yet effective quote has given me and my clients the ongoing hope of achieving what others think are impossible. Most people give up after trying a couple times, thinking they do not have what it takes to achieve what it is they are after. Every successful person has fallen a 100 times but got up 101 times. Do “Whatever it takes” to get to where you want to go. The mind is a powerful tool, learn to control it and you will start attaining goals you never thought possible.

TRU METABOLIC TRAINING

I hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas and spent most of their time with family and friends. That is what Christmas is all about isn’t it? Beside’s all the wonderful gifts and good times, we all know the other part of Christmas that we ALLL love so much, FOOOOOD! Yea, i understand it is the holidays and this is only once a year but we have to remember not to take it too far. Having a cheat day is a bit more realistic than having a cheat week! This is where tons of people go wrong and decide to cheat for an entire week. Your taste buds might like it but your body sure wont.

A great tip to success on any holiday is to be prepared. This is the real world and we all know things aren’t always going to turn out the way we want it to. There are many road blocks along the way, you just need to be set when the time comes.
TRU METABOLIC TRAINING

TRUBODY Fitness uncovers the “TRU metabolic training”, with Owner Eric Daye and his trainee, Jodi Boam. The two of us together make a power house team, with passion and drive to push our bodies to the limit.

Today is the first of many segments at which we will be revealing the most INTENSE FAT BURNING workouts! These workouts will not only leave you pondering the question of, “Why do I do this to myself?” but with a metabolic surge that will leave your body in high rev mode for days to come.

Most of these workouts will not be for the faint hearted so i do ask you prepare yourself when you enter the gym. Workouts such as these must be given a 110% effort the whole workout to get the results we are all looking for. Going to the gym with a plan to absolutely steer your body into the greatest fat burning state is all that should be on your mind! Once you have entered the war zone, done leave till you have accomplished your mission. Leave NOTHING behind!

While Jodi and I start you off with a great Barbell complex I will touch more on developing the perfect workout. What it involves and what plans you need to start making for the next time you step foot into the gym.

Stay Tuned for the next addition of TRU METABOLIC TRAINING. Until then, have fun with this workout and post your times!

The BIG 8

For the Big 8, you basically repeat the eight exercises in a row as fast as humanly possible. Couple Rules.

1. You must make sure you are using a FULL RANGE OF MOTION. That means no quarter squats, deadlifts or presses.

2. Do not attempt any movements you are not sure how to do. First, i would seek help from a professional (not a newbie trainer that sits people on machines every workout) or practice with a very light weight to begin with. When done properly this complex is VERY EFFECTIVE. Only once each exercise is understood and controlled will you be able to achieve the FULL benefit.

3. We use a 45lb bar with a 5 on each side. You are not looking for how much weight you can throw on the bar but see how fast you can move it.

We did 6 sets of this complex. If you are just starting out on Barbell complex’s it might be a good idea to start with 3-4 and make your way up. The first set was a warm up with the bar. The next set we placed both the 5lb plates on and started the workout.

Jodi’s time: 66 seconds
Eric’s time: 48 seconds

Deadlift x 6
Hang Clean x 6
Front Squat x 6
Hang Snatch x 6
Overhead Squat x 6
Front Press x 6
Bentover Row x 6
Romanian Deadlift x 6

For a video on how its done and Jodi and I's time, follow this link to watch!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4H0r5vRhpI