Here’s What Men’s Health Magazine’s Adam Campbell Thinks of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training

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So you most likely already know that Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training was named to Men’s Health Magazine’s Top 10 Best Gyms (see the September issue on news stands now).  Well, MH’s Fitness Director and author of the upcoming Men’s Health Big Book of Exercises (which includes program contributions from both Mike Robertson and Bill Hartman) wanted to see first hand how we work and what we can do. 

It seems Adam had a couple issues that he just couldn’t get resolved and needed a little help.  I’ll let Adam tell you in his own words:

If you live in driving distance of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training, you owe it to yourself to take advantage of IFAST’s amazing offer for a free assessment. In a matter of minutes, Bill Hartman not only diagnosed the cause of my nagging hip injury, but he had me walking away pain-free after just one visit. That’s right: After one session, an ailment that was causing me significant pain for the last 2 years—when I stepped in and out of my car and did exercises such as the side lunge—completely vanished.

Was it magic? Of course not. Bill understands human anatomy better than anyone I’ve ever met—keep in mind, this is a list of experts that includes hundreds of orthopedists, sports medicine doctors, university researchers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and professional strength coaches—and he uses this knowledge to treat the cause of your pain, not just the symptoms. But even better, Bill also knows how to design a timesaving total-body fitness program that repairs and upgrades your body from head to toe. This eliminates the muscle imbalances and weaknesses that lead to neck, shoulder, back, hip, and knee pain, and that also limit your ability to lose fat and build strength.
The truth is, we all need help in these areas. Maybe you work a 60-hour a week job in which you sit in front of a computer all day. Or you’re a stay-at-home mom who hasn’t had time for exercise. Or perhaps you’re an athlete—whether a weekend warrior, or at the high school, college, or even professional level—and you want to raise your performance to all-new heights. Regardless of who you are or what you do, the chances are very high that your body has broken down somewhere. Trouble is, you may not even know it yet. Many muscle and joint problems take their toll over a number of years, and by the time they’re noticeable enough to compel you to take action, most of the damage has already been done.

Is your body falling apart? Could it be better than it is now—stronger, leaner, faster? Why wait to find out, especially when you can get a full functional assessment for FREE? I’ve been working in the fitness industry for more than a decade, and this is by far the most valuable offer I’ve ever seen. Forget the promises you see on late-night infomercials, this is the real deal. So do yourself a favor—do your body a favor—and schedule an appointment at IFAST as soon as possible. Trust me: It’s rare to find a fitness team that packs the mind-power and experience of Bill Hartman and Mike Robertson. They’re the best in the business, and people in Indianapolis are lucky to have such an incredible resource.

Adam Campbell, MS, CSCS
Fitness Director, Men’s Health
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Bill

IFAST Physique Transformation Challenge

The IFAST Physique Transformation Challenge

This past May, Bill and I started the Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST) Physique Transformation Challenge.  The goal was simple:  To use our training methodology and show people that you can absolutely lose scale weight, body fat and inches by exercising a couple of hours a week and improving your diet.

We also wanted to prove that, unlike trendy shows like the Biggest Loser, you can absolutely lose weight in a safe and effective manner, without living in a vacuum for months at a time.

To add some extra incentive, whomever dropped the most weight (as a percentage of beginning body weight) would receive an additional three months of free training at IFAST.

Diet and nutrition guidelines were provided via my wife Jessica (a registered dietitian), and monthly workouts were designed by Bill and/or myself.  All the basics were included:

-       Soft-tissue work

-       Mobility exercises

-       Acute corrective strategies

-       Iron Work

-       Energy System Training (EST)

-       Post-workout stretching

Here are the results, along with some stories that may interest you regarding our contestants.

Jen R.

Jen came to us with an enthusiastic attitude and a desire to win.  Never mind the fact that she was going up against boys, she wanted to win the damn contest!

Jen was the epitome of steady, consistent progress.  It’s not sexy, but losing a pound or so of weight a week in a consistent fashion is a sign of great progress.  A few weeks in, Jen was very frustrated with her lack of progress with regards to the scale.  After we examined her pictures from each week, however, we saw a profound difference in how that weight was allocated.

Quite simply, the scale isn’t always the best measure of progress.  And it’s definitely not the only measure.

Over the course of the challenge, Jen dropped 12 pounds of scale weight, all of which was body fat!  She also took her body fat down from 36% to 29%.

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Over the course of the contest Jen lost 7.29% of her starting body weight.  Awesome work!

Nick K.

Nick is a good friend that I’ve known for years.  However, back in college he was quite a bit skinnier as I remember!  Regardless, Nick came to me via a post on my Facebook account and we were off.

I didn’t know what to expect from Nick, as he works an absolutely crazy schedule as a manager at Scotty’s Brewhouse.  On top of that, he was expecting a baby as well!  Needless to say, Nick was definitely a wild card.

I’ve got to admit, though, Nick kicked some serious ass over the past 12 weeks.  Not only did the guy lose 26.2 pounds, but he did it in spite of his work schedule, meeting with doctors as he was expecting his first child, and all the other craziness in his life. I can’t tell you how proud I am of this guy!

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We’ll save the percentage of weight lost until the end, because it truly was a photo finish.

Brody B.

Brody was referred to us via IFAST member and pro MMA fighter Dan New.  Dan had told me about Brody numerous time before, and this sounded like the ideal way to get him into the gym.

Dan had mentioned that Brody was a competitive guy, and he definitely lived up to that billing!  Brody came in as our heaviest contestant, but in my humble opinion he may have worked the hardest.  Brody got up at 4:45 AM every morning to make the 40 minute drive into IFAST, and he busted his butt each and every time he came in here.

Much like Jen, Brody showed slow and steady progress over the 12 weeks.  2 pounds here, three pounds there, it really added up over the course of the challenge.  When it was all said and done, Brody lost exactly 30 pounds and definitely made some serious changes to both his strength and physique.

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As you can see, all of our contestants lost some serious weight and made some huge changes to their body composition.  But I’m sure you’re wondering, who won???

As I mentioned, it was a photo finish.  Jen started at 164.6 pounds, finished at 152.6 pounds, for a total weight loss of 12 pounds and a 7.29% weight loss.

Nick started at 256.4 pounds, finished at 230.2, for a total weight loss of 26.2 pounds and a 10.21% weight loss.

Finally, Brody started at 292.8, finished at 262.8, for a total weight loss of 30 pounds and a 10.24% weight loss.

Yes, Brody beat out Nick by 3 HUNDRETHS of a percentage point!  It was definitely a close race, and I can’t tell you how proud I am of all of our contestants.

Obviously, I’m very pleased with the results of the contest.  However, it definitely got me thinking about how we could improve the process – how could we really take it to the next level if/when we did another challenge?

I think the biggest change I would make is shifting the emphasis away from just scale weight, towards a system where multiple criteria are evaluated.  We could score/rank each client on their percentage weight loss, their percentage of body fat loss, and possibly total inches lost over the course of the contest.

Not only would this help keep motivation high (as at least ONE criteria should be down every week), but it would also help people forget about the scale a little bit.  Obviously if you’re heavier you’re going to have some psychological battles with the scale, so maybe if we judged them on multiple criteria it wouldn’t be as bad.

Before I sign off, I just want to say congratulations again to all our contestants.  I can’t tell you all how proud I am of all your hard work!

As well, if you’re in the Indianapolis area and interested in losing body weight, body fat, or inches, you need to give IFAST a shot.  Give us a call at 317.578.0998 or drop us a line at indyfast@gmail.com.

You won’t regret the decision!

Stay strong

MR

Testimonial from a Strongman!

I contacted Mike early in 2009 because of an injury I received during a heavy deadlift session.  The injury was one that wasn’t getting better over time, and I kept spinning my wheels trying to work around the injury.  I drove to Indianapolis to get a thorough assessment by Mike and Bill, and found that my flexibility in my hips and lower body was awful, especially for a 24 year old!

At first, I was dubious of changing the way I’ve been training.  It’s obvious now that one should consult someone like the guys at IFAST if they want to find and fill the holes in your training that you may not know are there.

I also had to resort to distance training because of the mileage between my home and IFAST.  Mike was great at answering any e-mail questions that I had, as well as analyzing videos of my lifts to tweak my form.  Even if you live multiple states away, you can still take advantage of these guys’ knowledge.

With the help of Mike and Bill, I am now able to squat and train without any pain.  Without a doubt, the guys at IFAST are the ones to talk to if you want to improve your flexibility, rehab an injury, or just learn how to optimize your training.

Thanks again guys!

Zach Snyder

Congrats Brandi!

Just a quick shout out to IFAST member Brandi Jenkins who took first place in the novice division of her Figure Competition last weekend!

Brandi worked her ass off, and I can’t tell you how proud we are of her.  Keep up the great work!

Stay strong

MR

Physique Transformation – Week 1 Results

Week 1 of the IFAST Phyisque Transformation Challenge is in the books!

Due to the holiday weekend, we weren’t able to weigh the contestants in on Monday like we normally planned.  However, this gave us an added benefit – we got to see if they stuck to their diets over the holiday weekend!

I’m very happy about the first week’s results; here are the numbers:

Brody – Down 3.4 pounds

Jen – Down 4.2 pounds

Nick – Down 5.4 pounds

Jeff – Down 2.8 pounds

So everyone was down, and they netted an average of 3.95 pounds lost across them!  Great job guys!

My wife Jessica started reviewing the diets yesterday as well, and I think once we combine better nutritional habits with the exercise program we’ve designed, the contestants are going to see some amazing results.

That’s it for today, but stay tuned for another update next week!

All the best

Mike

BTW – if you’d like to get started on the same path as our contestants, don’t delay!  Give us a call at 317.578.0998, or e-mail us at indyfast@gmail.com to see how IFAST can help you achieve your goals in the fast and most efficient way possible!

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