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"It seems clear to me
that the I.A.R.T. is far ahead of any other certification instruction.
There really isn't any room for memorization, except for broad
principles. If a trainer diligently applies him/herself to this
program, they will not only have a good working knowledge of
the muscular system, program components, etc., but they will
be able to think for themselves with regard to how best to apply
that knowledge."
Mark Love
EXERCISE (general)
FREE: Editorial:
Can We Ever Go Back.
Wendy Chokan, vice-president of the I.A.R.T., speaks about how
bodybuilding and fitness has exceeded genetic limitations to
such an extent, through drug use, that we have become conditioned
to unreasonable expectations.
One Step Forward, Two Steps
Back: The State of Exercise in 2002. Tim Ryan, of the National Council on Exercise
Standards, addresses the problems with the exercise industry
in 2002 and where exercise must go to remain a "science."
Bombs Away! Dave "The Blond Bomber" Draper,
a legend in bodybuilding circles, gives you some of his top tips
for thinking rationally about exercise and the fitness lifestyle.
He also describes his current training and philosophy. A great
read for Draper fans and those new to the "Bomber's"
words of wisdom.
Killing the Competition. Sergio "The Myth" Oliva,
the only man to defeat Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Mr. Olympia,
tells you why he was so unbeatable and the role of genetics in
bodybuilding.
FREE: The Specific
Nature of Plyometrics.
Brian D. Johnston addresses some of the claims being made about
plyometrics and proves that many of those claims are unfounded.
If you think you have to jump over a box to increase your explosiveness,
then you better read this article.
Power, Explosion and the Speed
of Exercise Movement.
This super detailed critique addresses the rationale of non-traditional
programs found amongst sports teams and in many gyms. Tom Kelso,
strength coach for the University of Illinois in Chicago will
delight, entertain, and educate you all at the same time.
The Ultimate Tool. Your best asset isn't your training
partner, but your training journal. This article delves into
what a good training journal looks like and the various components
that must exist in order to make it a viable data collection
tool for exercise optimization.
Time...as a Factor in Exercise. A classic article by Arthur Jones, he
addresses how time as a means of measurement affects exercise
and building muscle and strength. Included are footnote commentaries
by Brian D. Johnston.
Injury Prevention. This article, by Dr. Ken Kinakin, addresses
the many causes of injury and what you can do to prevent them.
Moreover, he discusses basic diagnostic procedures that will
help you work with injured clients. A must read!
Perspectives on Single-Joint
and Multi-Joint Exercises.
There is a time and a place for everything, including choosing
the right exercises relevant to one's goals. Ken Mannie delves
into this subject with vigor.
FREE: I.A.R.T. Fitness
Professional of the Year.
Meet Brian Erickson, and his winning client Linda Sheppard. This
extensive article gives you an idea of how Mr. Erickson trained
his client to be one of the world's best.
A Transformation Unfit for
the Faint at Heart. Everyone
loves a fitness success story, and Ali Okhowat is just one of
those stories. Considered an ectomorph, Ali packs on some serious
muscle and tells you how he did it.
From Fat to Fit. Perhaps he wasn't what you call "fat",
but Brian Andrews had something to prove to himself. After years
of weight training, his muscle was covered with too much of the
old adipose tissue. This article, and accompanying photos, describes
what he did to get in great condition.
The Making of a Powerlifter. Tyler Hobson is one of Texas' top powerlifting
champs. He tells his story about how he progressed from bodybuilding
to powerlifting, how he trains, and how he is able to maximize
his lifting with machines... not free weights!
A Visit with Arthur Jones. John Turner, a long-time advocate of
Nautilus principles and admirer of Arthur Jones, flew down to
Florida in 2001 to meet with the infamous man himself. This candid
interview will delight and amuse Arthur Jones fans.
FREE: Get Floored! Most people spend ample time investigating
the best equipment to purchase, but few take the time to consider
their flooring. This should not be taken lightly, since quality
flooring can make a difference in comfort, wear, and first impressions
with gym patrons. From commercial to home gyms, check out this
"must have" list before you buy.
FREE: Mike Mentzer
Live Many have never
attended a Mike Mentzer seminar. It certainly isn't your typical
"brain-dead" lecture on building big muscles (while
avoiding the issue of steroids). Kevin Vost was fortunate, having
attended an early Mentzer seminar, which he compares to one of
Mike's last seminars in 1998... only a few years before his untimely
death. Kevin tells us what stayed the same and what changed with
Mike's philosophy over the years.
FREE: MedX Medical
Machines: Novel Applications & Insights. Dr. Greg Bradley-Popovich explores some
of the less common applications for MedX machines, so researchers
and therapists can better prescribe rehabilitation exercise and
determine the nature of exercise tolerance.
EXERCISE (practical)
FREE: Progressive
ROM. Learn how Mike
Delatale discovered a rarely used technique to catapult his muscular
development. Through progressing the range of motion while focusing
on total tonnage you, too, can add inches to your physique.
When Weights Get Too Heavy. Brian D. Johnston offers up several
strategies to make training more demanding without imposing greater
loads on the joints and tissues, including eclectic sets, pre-fatigue
pumping, and their role in increasing muscular inroading.
Emphasize the Stretch. It is possible that certain portions
of an exercise's range of motion may provide greater benefit
than other areas. Brian D. Johnston believes this is true if
emphasizing the bottom zone, toward the point of stretch. This
could be your next muscle enhancing technique!
Achieving Greater Grip Strength. Matt Brzycki pulls no punches in this
information-packed article as he explains how to optimize grip
ability using conventional and unconventional methods.
Blitz Triple Threat. This article provides details on how
to maximize muscle growth over a short period of time for those
hard to grow, slow twitch muscles. If you're having trouble getting
a muscle to grow, check this out!
In-Season Strength Training. Are you an athlete, or someone needed
to cycle training methods for peak performance? If so, Ken Mannie
will give you some key ideas on what to do depending on the demands
of the athletic skills.
Strength Training for Reality
Fighting. Reality fighting
is very demanding. So demanding that strength training must compliment
the sport rather than hinder it. John Amtmann offers up some
sound advice if you decide to "get tough" with reality
fighting, or any other hand-to-hand combat activity.
NUTRITION
Sport Nutrition Update 2002. Don Matesz updates you about some of
the great and not-so-great supplements on the market.
Eating Six Meals a Day. Many people into the fitness lifestyle
know that we should be eating smaller, more frequent meals. Now
Don Lemmon tells you why doing so is ideal, from burning fat
to building muscle.
The Evolution of Nutrition. Wendy Chokan and Brian D. Johnston present
a synopsis of nutrition through the ages, from early man to modern
times. It discusses how the environment, religion, culture, technology,
and the government help to dictate what we eat. It also speaks
about how we cannot based our diet on the diet of early man,
how we differ from apes, and what we should be eating based on
gut morphology.
Nutrition in Multiple Sclerosis. Markus Baumann, an IART instructor
who has recently been diagnosed with MS, decided to fight back
by investigating the nutritional requirements and avoidances
that could enhance his standard of living. This informative and
scientific article is a must read for any nutritionist or dietician.
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
FREE: Sport
Psychology: A Critical Analysis. Dave Smith, a world-renowned sport psychologist,
addresses the many clinical aspects of sport psychology and why
the area needs much improvement.
The Application of Psychological
Principles of Performance to the Acquisition of Body Composition
Objectives. This amazing
article includes the keys to sport psychology. Written by two
sport psychologists, Paul Englert and Nigel Guenole, you will
learn the secret behind SMARTEC.
Managing the Subconscious. It's not enough to think about exercise...
you have to be critical and detailed in your thoughts in order
to put the right messages into your subconscious. Let Daniel
Nolin teach you how to maximize your training effectiveness by
managing your subconscious.
Anxiety in Sports. Dave Smith speaks about how and why
people become anxious and frustrated in the attempt to build
muscle and strength and provides some great advice for remaining
in control and reasonable in exercise expectations.
Prescribed Communication. Paul Hurley believes that it's not enough
to know sport psychology. You have to know how to communicate
with the client or athlete. If you're a coach or fitness professional,
and pride yourself on how you work with trainees, this article
is a must read.
FREE: Fitness
Pathologies. Winner of the 2002 Arthur
Jones Literary Competition.
Benny Anthony pulls out all the stops as he addresses the various
pathologies in disorders of appetite, self-image, and performance.
This is a vital article for anyone involved in fitness, up to
the clinical practitioner.
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