Every once in a while there is an opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s genuine innovators. With so much recycled content and marketing efforts aimed at new trainers, it can be hard to discern the real deal from another industry trend or gimmick.
As physical preparation coach, Ian King is the real deal and his innovations have had a massive impact on the industry. Many of Ian’s influences are present in modern training programme design, although due to his reluctance to heavily market to the fitness industry this has often been understated, unreferenced or credited to others, particularly in the UK. Ian’s work includes ‘How to Write Strength Training Programmes’ (1998), the ‘Get Buffed’ series, and the Mens Health ‘Book of Muscle’ (2003) along with many DVD’s and books on physical preparation for the athlete.
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In anticipation of his first ever presentation in London on Wednesday 29th February, we wanted to offer a flavour of the kind of training programmes Ian likes writing, so here is the ‘Great Guns’ training plan that he put together over ten years ago for T-Nation.
Part 1 is linked below, and we will be highlighting Part 2 next week. You’ll see some of Ian’s favourite training tools used here, which you’ll be able to find out more about at our seminar on Feb 29th.
If you want to find out more from the man himself, Ian will be hosting a day seminar on Programme Design for Athletic Development, covering a wide range of topics including the concept of balance/imbalance, lines of movement, speed of movement, loading, intensity, volume, flexibility, aerobic training and, critically, recovery. All the material is drawn from Ian’s extensive experience and publishings over the past 30 years working with high level athletes. This knowledge will leave you with a far better understanding of the considerations involved in programme design and how to apply them for the best results.
The investment for this day is only £117 so it represents incredible value for money. The seminar will start at 8.30am and finish at 4.00pm. All we ask is that they attend with an open mind, prepared to have some of the current dogma and trends challenged.
Places are strictly limited and we expect a full house so book early to avoid disappointment.
No prerequisite to attend; we welcome fitness professionals and those with a serious interest in strength training and programme development to join us on this course.
Date: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Location: Birkbeck, University Of London – Malet Street, London WC1E 7HX
Time: 0830-1600
Cost: £117
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