So i have had the time to sort through the responses to the questions posted in the survey.   I was thrilled to have 97 people complete the survey so far.  if you haven’t done so yet, i still want to hear from you so get with the program!

The first short answer question was:

• What are two(2) specific goals you want to accomplish in the next 3 months?

Best Answer:

It seems that overwhelmingly people want to get stronger.  There was a lot of coupling getting stronger in some capacity with either leaning out of dropping some weight.  I find this mildly interesting because as much as we want to believe that all people care about is performance, we are wrong.  People care how they look.  I get that and can’t blame you for it.  I have a vain side too.

Some of these goals were specific (back Squat 360 lbs and press 180lbs) which is a great way to set goals.  There is a very clear line.  You wither did it or didn’t.  I gave a 3 month window so there was a definite end date to the goal.

Some of you simply said get stronger and lean out.  How will you know if you accomplished this in the next three months?  What defines stronger?  How do you measure “leaning out?”  Next time you set goals try to think of numerical values.  it will be much easier to measure and keep you much more accountable to your goals.

I was surprised to see that there was not much talk of CF specific workouts.  Kinda makes ya wonder…

• How can I help you achieve these goals?

Best Answer: “By coming the New York and punching me in the Face.”  I think i know who this was but thought ya’ll would find it as entertaining as i did.

Majority answer here was keep writing your blog.  I think i have a distinct view on Fitness and health and can use this view to develop what I see as optimal fitness and health.  I think i will put a post together with more of my personal views but thank you all for the support.  It warms my heart to know that ya’ll actually enjoy what i write…;-)

I have to admit i was looking for a different answer here.  I thought the previous questions about goals would get you motivated to find a coach.  Yes, i have a coaching service but more than that it is important to be accountable for your goals.  As you will see in an upcoming post, i am personally failing at that.

This is a great time to mention an upcoming program that will address the goals of most of you.  It will be a coached program (results posted and feedback given on workouts, lifts etc.).  It will also cover a defined time period with overall program goals and more individual contact.  It will limit participants in order to assure quality.  It will also have the group feel so you will not only be accountable to me but you will have the added peer pressure which always makes things more fun!!

• I would like to hear more about these specific topics:

Best Answer: “Whatever you like to talk about – it’s your blog!”

TRUTH.

Again there was an overwhelming theme here.  Lifting and different thoughts on Programming.

I have to admit it is entertaining to me how obsessed people are with programming.  Everyone wants the magic bullet of programming.  Unfortunately there isn’t one.  many programs work, some better, some not so good but if you put max effort into one program, they will all work for a little while.  From what i can tell non of us are professional athletes so our lively hood doesn’t depend on performance therefore we can take this while fitness thing and make it a journey.  Try different things.  Keep what works, discard what doesn’t.  Luckily i have the luxury of using my clients as guinea pigs (i’m pretty sure they like it…) so i can test a couple programs at once.  If one specific program gives you better results, maybe its a good idea to stick with that one a little longer and vice versa  with programs that aren’t as effective.

I will however work on getting a list together of reading material i am currently working on.

Thank ya’ll again for getting involved and for your feedback.  Its really helpful to know there are people out there and they actually read what i write.  I will keep it up!!