Monday, September 28, 2009

A program made JUST for you!


I know that at Power Systems we preach that everyone should be on a program and that nothing should be random. Structure your workouts and you will see results. However, what program is right for you.

Everyone has different goals and THINK that they need to be special. To a certain extent, that's true. In terms of pain, structural problems and mobility issues, everyone is different. However, in terms of the right program for you, it's not as hard as you think.

We would also like to inform everyone that Power Systems now officially runs all our programs and training out of a new facility and we could not be more excited! The facility is exactly was we were looking for and we feel that it will greatly benefit all our clients and programs.

Thanks to our new facility, we are now running very specific programs and classes catered towards one goal....to take your fitness level to the extreme!


Have a look at our new programs and please contact us if you would like to join or would like more information. We would be more than happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Time to change folks....to a better you!



Many athletes train their specific sports and neglect to implement a well designed strength and conditioning program. At POWER SYSTEMS we set out with one task in mind, to create the ultimate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athlete. It is time to take your skills to the next level with a comprehensive and complete program designed by the pros at POWER SYSTEMS strength and conditioning. A specialized program is what sets you apart from your opponent. Our goal is to make you bigger, faster and much stronger than anyone you will ever face. Even better so, let our on-site BJJ expert instructor take your BJJ to the next level. This program has it all for any up and coming fighter...or fighter at heart! Never done BJJ or have no interest in being a fighter? Well just join and train like they do in the UFC! You'll still get in amazing shape!



At POWER SYSTEMS we understand that not everyone wants to become a national level powerlifter, competitive MMA fighter or even a high level athlete. This is why we created the Women's ONLY! fit class. This a program specifically catered to all females. What does that mean? it means that we will target all those trouble spots women hate and get your fitter than ever! However, at POWER SYSTEMS we never do anything easy. If you girls think this class will be a walk in the park, think again. In order to see the drastic results you want in the short amount of time you have, we need to really push the limit! Come and train with the girls and see yourself mentally and physically change!...



The POWER SYSTEMS Strength Camp has only one goal in mind. To make you the strongest you have ever been in the shortest time possible. This is our tried and test program with many happy customers! The thing about strength is that it's easy to get...but hard to organize. You can get strong but unless you are on a strength program, you will NEVER reach your full potential. This is because a strength program is very structured. It has to be in order to have continual gains in strength. If you're randomly lifting heavy weight, you will hit a wall and in many cases get weaker because you burnout your nervous system! In the strength camp you will be trained by competitive powerlifers with years of experience. At POWER SYSTEMS, we know strength very well and love building tanks!



The Transformation Project. This is the biggest thing to come out of POWER SYSTEMS yet. The T-project was created in order to see what our coaches at POWER SYSTEMS are really made of. Enrollment is very limited because the goal is complete transformation of an individual in 30 days. You must do what your coach says. You must eat what he says, train when he says and think how he wants you to think. Give us 30 days and the goal is complete transformation. This is the most focused program we offer at POWER SYSTEMS. There is no room for error and we guarantee results or your money back! The T-Project applies to anyone: Skinny guys looking to get big, women looking to lose a ton of weight, weak guys looking to get strong or even slow guys looking to get fast. Whatever your goal, we will create a complete program for you...the catch is we only have 30 days! Give us your best shot..lets see you transform!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Overcoming Adversity...and excelling



Each and every day we are face with adversity. Adversity is defined as "a state, condition, or instance of serious or continued difficulty". We are all faced with these situations on a regular basis. Sometimes we overcome them quickly and move on, but other times we are left in a state where we seem to have no answers for our difficult situations. Most people see adversity in the external world, outside of the gym. However, this external adversity can affect our training and overall success in the gym. We find ourselves not wanting to train or losing focus in the middle of a set or session. There are no easy answers for any difficult situation. I myself am currently in a difficult situation in my life. It has caused me to put my training goals aside and focus on the difficulties I'm faced with.



However, is this the correct method to approach my adversity? Many times it is our goals in the weight room or on the field that help us to overcome our problems. We feel hopeless because we lack control in our situation, but that is the complete opposite when we step into the weight room. In the gym, we have all the control and it is up to us to reach our goal for that training session. We have no control over what others do, but we have full control over what we decide to do.
You have 2 choices when walk into the weight room with an external situation weighing on your mind.

1) You can let that problem change your mentality and stand in the way of your goals. You can lift sub-maximal weight because you have no focus and drive. In that case, you would walk out of the weight room in the same position you walked in...weak and depressed.

2) You can turn the switch on. You can walk into the weight room with the mentality that you will tear every single weight apart and break every single lifting record in your training journal. You can see what you are really made of...what your mentality really is. If you are able to set any type of record (be it a new 1RM or rep record) while having an adverse issue weighing you down outside of the weight room, you are officially a superhero and you will feel like a superhero!

Personally, I know facing adversity is very difficult. It hits you when you least expect it and it affects every aspect of your life. What we all need to understand is that we will always be faced with difficult moments in our lives. Sadness is a very powerful thing and can make you feel weak and helpless. However, if we let adversity affect our goals every time we are faced with it, then we will never excel in any aspect of life. Sometimes you just need someone to tell you "Suck it up and move some iron"...here goes nothing...