Can the Average Jane or Joe really create a body that pretty much every fitness pro would envy?

Of course. But they’ll need to use the right kind of training and have the right mental game plan to make it happen.

Your results will only pack as much of punch as the force you put into the effort.

This is why I’m always searching for new ways to keep my training fresh, on-point, and as productive as possible.

In Part 1 of my Reveal The Steel overview, I gave a quick peek at how my own training has evolved over the course of a few weeks, since I’d been using Clint Nielsen’s fitness course.

I sent Clint an email, and he was cool enough to let me interview him for you guys.

Cue the Questions and Answers…

Intro: Clint, I wanted to start by saying Thank You for taking the time to answer these questions for the Home Fitness Manual.

Thanks Mitchell, I really appreciate the opportunity.

Question 1: First off, what’s the Number One thing someone should start doing “today” to get in shape?

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Every few months I like revisit my exercise goals and add new routines into the mix.

I think it’s good to evaluate progress and performance on a regular basis.

So, when I recently added Reveal The Steel by Clint Neilsen to my library of Fitness workouts, I instantly knew I had stumbled on to something pretty special, and had to share it with you.

Clint isn’t just another blogger looking to make a quick buck.

He’s built a pretty large community over at his blog Crude Fitness, and he’s all about “Training Without Gimmicks”.

And his program delivers on that promise.

Can Your Body Excel Beyond Average?

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(Photo: Keith Allison)

Do you know a recovery workout can help with maintaining your intensity and build endurance?

But, even though you’re busting your bum, it’s important to know how to make a rest or recovery set work for you.

Even on rest days it’s okay to get in a little bit of exercise.

A pet peeve I have with a lot of exercise plans is they always seem to slap a “rest” in the directions.

Yet, even the better ones around usually make it a side note.

A quick question: do you know how to focus on getting the most benefit from a cool down?

Or what about helping your muscle out when they’re in recovery mode on a rest day?

I’m going to share a few examples that I like to use in my own training that will get you set on (1) using an active recovery on your rest days, (2) help you recover faster in between intervals and (3) working in some static stretches to keep you primed after a workout.

Getting Familiar With An Active Recovery Workout

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Do you think you could handle a workout based on rock climbing techniques the pros use to scale up vertical routes along mountain sides?

More often than not, people who lift for size and love to “feel the burn” could probably take a few pointers from the guys and gals who travel the globe to see the world from a whole different perspective few others will ever dare. While I do have a huge amount of respect for anyone daring to take on this challenging sport, I also know this sort of training will not be everyone’s cup of tea.

(Photo: Björn Söderqvest)

From wall to cliff, having the ultimate strength based workout that fuses together body weight training and climbing is just one example of how you can forego typical weight lifting and still manage to get in an awesome workout.

How to Get Strong with a Rock Climbing Routine?

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Tips From the Cam Newton Workout Routine

How fast is your 40-yard dash?

Well, even if you were to closely match your routines to the Cam Newton football workout plan, most people probably won’t ever come close to his time, which is just over four and a half seconds. That’s fast! But there’s nothing wrong with trying.

In this post we’ll discuss how to design and enhance your own workouts from home to get in top shape like Newton. Even though he possesses a natural talent, he still needs to hone his body mechanics to out-match his competitors and lead his team to a win.

Newton is an interesting person in professional sports at the moment. He sure does have his critics and followers. But one this is certain about the rookie NFL quarterback: he definitely has the potential to be a superstar.

Taking a Que From This No. 1 Draft Pick

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It’s important to warm up before exercising to ensure your body is primed for each of your training sessions. The more you focus on mobility exercises at the start of each workout the better your results will be. I like to change up my routines every now and then but I always fall back on the Agile 8 to get me workout ready.

Studies have shown that if you complete a dynamic warmup prior to your workout you will lessen your chance for injuring yourself, which is a plus no matter how you look at it. I also consider there to be some psychological advantage. It can really help turn your mindset around if you go into your workout not completely focused.

What a Dynamic Warmup is All About?

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