Comments on: 4 Reasons Why Your Workout Results Suck

By: Sandy Sommer RKC

Sandy Sommer RKC — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:26:33 +0000

It sure seems so doesn’t it, Dale?

By: Dale

Dale — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:54:57 +0000

Sandy,
I agree that people just go through the motions with no goals or plan in place.
Dale

By: Sandy Sommer RKC

Sandy Sommer RKC — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:34:42 +0000

Mike,

I think 90% of most workouts waste time and don’t help people get the results they are looking for. Just my opinion.

Train with purpose,

Sandy Sommer RKC

By: Mike Eves

Mike Eves — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:55:17 +0000

Hi Sandy:

Great post and some good advise all told. I can never understand why many people spend over 2 hours ‘working out’ in a gym. Too much chatting and looking at video screens methinks.

Thanks again

Mike

By: Sandy Sommer RKC

Sandy Sommer RKC — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:12:26 +0000

Dear Faizal,

Great thoughts and thanks for sharing! I love how you think. More of us need to use the principles from Occam’s Razor to assist our clients.

Train with purpose,

Sandy Sommer RKC

By: Faizal Enu

Faizal Enu — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:42:03 +0000

We are pretty much on the same page. My workouts are longer, but I am really looking to drive up the work capacity.

When I see people say they have done 300 swings in a a row. I say who cares. The swing is an open exercise. No set beginning or end. You can do a thigh high or a chest high swing and it is all the same. How many snatches can you do in row? You can’t cheat that. Most marathon swing sessions I see are “prison” swings with no real hip drive.

The most swings I have ever done in a row, 40. One minute. Most snatches I have done in a row without putting the bell down. 232. Ten minutes.

Also, I do a number of distance training session, the training is to achieve a goal. I put in everything you need and nothing you don’t. Most trainers don’t have the confidence or restraint to simplify their clients workout.

Sample workout. 315lb deadlifts in 30 minutes. Both clients that I gave this too told me how much they learned from it.

By: Sandy Sommer RKC

Sandy Sommer RKC — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:33:57 +0000

Melissa,

Sounds like you are on the right path. Good luck!

Train with purpose,

Sandy Sommer RKC

By: melissa

melissa — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:54:52 +0000

I purchased the primal blueprint this morning. Can’t wait to read it and see what this is all about. I’m currently reading Enter the kettlebell. I workout with kettlebells, dumbells from time to time, take hot yoga and love to hate the concept 2 rower.

By: Sandy Sommer RKC

Sandy Sommer RKC — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:58:37 +0000

You got that right Yusuf. And that is true no matter what implement(s) you use. I happen to use barbells and bodyweight as well.

Train with purpose,

Sandy Sommer RKC

By: Yusuf Clack

Yusuf Clack — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:48:01 +0000

Thanks for this Sandy! Just quoted you on our GutCheck Training facebook page. The point you made about entertainment really hits home. Kettlebells are entertaining at first but a certain point you need to decide what you’re after, novelty or results, and then put in the requisite pain.