I first came across the idea that “muscle is the ‘window’ into your body” in Ken Hutchins’ SuperSlow Technical Manual. He attributes the quote to a former employee of Nautilus, Ed Farnham. It’s a brilliant metaphor. The idea is that essentially all physical improvements that can be stimulated by exercise are fundamentally caused by loading […]
Bill travels a lot as a defense contractor, so a time efficient workout is important to him. He explains the value of The Perfect Workout, “There’s no messing around. You’re in and out. This is very intense, and not for the person who’s not dedicated. You have to want it.” Calling Bill Younis a fan […]
If you train at The Perfect Workout and are like other human beings, you miss a session or two on occasion. You may be on a hot streak of attendance as you read this, but there are times of the year when life takes us away from the gym and into other places. Does summer […]
Brad says about training clients at The Perfect Workout, “I feel very fortunate to have been given this opportunity. I love the people and the culture here. The Perfect Workout is an awesome company to work for.” You’d never know it by looking at him, but Brad Binder absolutely loves to eat. A self-described foodie […]
Let me tell you about Lilly. Lilly is 81 years old and holds a position on the board of a large hospital. She routinely works 10-hour days, five days per week, which includes giving lectures and running board meetings. Due to all of her work, Lilly is on her feet for hours per day. This […]
If I could pick just one issue that would have the biggest impact on most peoples’ exercise results, it would be to increase their effort level when an exercise gets hardest and most challenging. This means increasing the effort right at the end of a set of repetitions on each exercise. This certainly would be […]
As a mother of three, Aja values the time efficiency of The Perfect Workout for her own workouts. As a trainer, she values how effective slow-motion strength training is at getting her clients their desired results. For a busy mom with three kids, an hour in the gym is not realistic. That’s why Aja Bradley […]
Strength training helped Judy, 66, lose 26 pounds and drop from a size 12 down to an 8. She says her clothes fit better, she has more energy, she sleeps better, her shoulder and neck pain is gone, and she has a more muscular, toned body. When your husband is a foodie and a chef […]
For anyone who’s considering slow-motion strength training, Margo says, “You have to try it. It’s something wonderful to do for yourself. The Perfect Workout is worth it to me. It’s my health! I’m turning 60 in July, and this is not the time to backslide!” Margo Smith came to The Perfect Workout in November of […]
In order to get the most out of their strength training workouts, Daniel encourages his clients to focus on their diet and their rest. “You build your muscles back up with sleep and proper nutrition,” he says. Growing up, Daniel Ciccolini thought he was going to play shortstop for the Yankees. While that didn’t quite […]