In this issue...
  • Reader Mail
  • Its our 20th Birthday!
  • Understanding Plyometrics
  • Ask the Master
  • Get Buffed! Workout on DVD
  • Tour De France
  • Vitamins for the Mind

  • The Between Sets Newsletter
    Teaching the world how to train!
    No. 78, Jan-Feb 2006

    Greetings!

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    Enough talk - let's do it!


    Ian King and the Team at KSI!

    Reader Mail
    Have your say

    So you Want to Become a Strength and Conditioning Coach?

    I thought ‘So you Want to Become’ was a great read, and I am making my way thru the KSI U Level 1 DVD'S. Thanks for those.

    I like the fact that Ian teaches from a non- judgmental aspect, and views different opinions than his own as 'interesting'. I agree with his thoughts that volume and intensity are misunderstood very often in the physical prep world, and I agree that injury prevention is the number one aspect that must be considered. I wish my early strength coaches had that perspective!
    -- Ashleigh

    Great Respect for Ian’s Knowledge

    I have Ian King’s ‘Book Of Muscle’, which I have really enjoyed following. I actually met him back in the early 90's at Toowong Fitness when he was the strength coach for the Brisbane Bullets and when he helped a friend of mine (a Tennis player) rehab her knee. It is the knowledge of his work that has prompted me to ask for his advice.
    --Vuk

    Showing Gratitude

    Thank you Ian King, you are truly the king in athletic health!
    --Mike

    BOM Fantastic

    Dear Sir - I am a 30 year old man, I’ve purchased The Book of Muscle and think it is a fantastic book!
    --Andre


    Its our 20th Birthday!
    Two decades of service!

    KSI is 20 years old this year!

    I am somewhat reticent to make too much of a deal about this milestone because I have witnessed so much deceit in claims in this industry, one are around how many years one has been in business.

    So just to be clear - this 20 years does not include from when I first started to walk. Nor does it include from when I first lifted a weight. Nor does it include my undergraduate study years.

    It is the time frame from when I commenced a legally recognized business with the focused intent to provide commercial services of physical preparation to elite athletes in any sport, and have conducted that same service continuously since then. An unheard of business at that time. Now of course, the industry is crowded with so many claiming that they walked off the arc with Noah and were his coach. Just the other day I noted a 4 year 'veteran' in terms of self-employment seek to infer a time period 400% greater than that.

    So I am careful to say - this really is 20 years, of real service, in the same theme with the same intent and the continuous action of servicing the athlete and coach. And I'm proud of it, whilst conscious that by sharing this feat I may be lumped into the same category of those those have no moral concerns of b-s'ing about their business experience...

    So really...KSI is one of the most established company in the world of physical preparation, dating back to it's formal commencement in 1986. (that is the business was registered in that year, and hit the ground running, servicing over 100 national and international level athletes in our first year!)

    We lead the field in 1986, with anticipation, innovation and excellent. And nothing has changed. At least nothing in our approach. The industry has changed. The wellness industry has created a market crowded with instant experts willing to lie and exaggerate about what they offer.

    Our goal has been to be known for our achievements, not for our self-created claims. We are happy to let our impact on people be our marketing vehicle. So in many ways we cannot and chose not to 'compete' with false claims common these days.

    We are happy to stand alone and focus on what we do best - get results in the real world because we are committed to doing that. For KSI it's not about 'wanting to be important', or a 'industry heavy- hitter' or 'guru'. We just want to play, train, compete, win and chill out in between with family and friends!


    Understanding Plyometrics
    This books is jumping out the door!

    Not sure what is happening but the KSI Understanding Plyometrics book is selling lately at a rate that has stunned us!

    We know the content is great, and the principles lead the way, as is consistent with all we do.

    But we think that we may be getting some support from someone somewhere. Who ever it is that is talking positively about this book and influencing people to order it, we want to say thank you!

    If anyone knows who this person/s is/are, we would be very happy if you could let us know so we can thank them personally!

    Learn more about the Understanding Plyometrics book!

    Ask the Master

    HIT Training

    Hello Mr. King - I was just wondering what your thoughts of H.I.T. training are? Is this an effective training style? I am ordering your book “Get Buffed!” but I just wanted to see what your take was on H.I.T. training. --John

    John – to me, HIT is not a training method. It is a name given by somebody to their theory and the history of that is clouded by the perception of others and what the abbreviation HIT means.

    I chose not to comment on other’s theories, but rather place my focus on my theories, of which you are going to be so much wiser upon receiving and reading the GB book! --Ian

    Can Women use the Book of Muscle?

    Dear Sir - I am a 30 year old man, I’ve purchased ‘ The Book of Muscle’ and think it is a fantastic book! My question is, are these workouts designed for men? Or are they also suitable for women (who are not body builders!) trying to lose a couple of pounds and to ‘sculpt’ a toned but yet feminine body? Or are women better off on the circuit and body conditioning classes?

    Your guidance would be much appreciated; I am trying to help my wife with a workout. --Andre

    Andre – great to receive you email, and that the ‘Book of Muscle’ has made it into South Africa! Did you order it online or buy it on a local book store?

    Re your question, I assume your initial thoughts that they are ‘male’ programs were influenced by the cover and pictures – all male! Unfortunately the publisher, Men’s Health, has no interest in marketing to women!

    I did not write those programs to be gender specific to males. My wife uses the programs from this book, so it’s safe to say that I feel your wife is in great hands with these programs!

    Let me know how she goes! --Ian


    Get Buffed! Workout on DVD

    A year or so after releasing the original Get Buffed! book and workout, we released a video with Ian talking you through how to approach the entire 12 week program and demonstrating each exercise.

    If you are not familiar with the Get Buffed! books and workout, just to let you know there's been many people around the world how have enjoyed the benefits of this fantastic program!

    Learn more about their response to this program!

    This footage was well received! Hear from those who have benefited from the visual support!

    What we have now done is taken the footage from the original Get Buffed! Video Series and created a DVD-R option. It's three hours in length and involves me talking you through and demonstrating the entire 12 week program.

    So why is it better? (apart from the fact that video players are become less common!)

    Here are some reasons:
    1. Its smaller - DVDs take up less space
    2. It's lighter - so it costs less to ship and is easier to carry around.
    3. It's easier to navigate!

    This final point is crucial. We have created a menu on these Get Buffed! Workout DVDs that allow you to move to the start of each of the 16 different workouts at any time! (4 stages, 4 workouts per week in each stage).

    This makes the DVD format so much easier to navigate!

    See the chapter titles on these DVDs!

    Order your copy of the new Get Buffed! Workout on DVD now!

    For those of you don't already have the Get Buffed! book (the original or GB 1), we have created a new package. This package includes the first book in the Get Buffed! book trilogy (Get Buffed! 1) and the Get Buffed! Workout DVD, with Ian King demonstrating the 16 different workouts in this program.

    This package ensure you have the program (from the book) and the best Coach possible to talk you through the program, demonstrating each exercise, and giving you valuable tips on how to get the most out of this program. After all, the Coach should know - he wrote the book!

    The combined standard investment for these two products would normally be $197 USD. However, we offer a 5% discount with this package of related items, offering it for just $187 USD!

    Order this package now!


    Tour De France
    The Final Instalment, Part 3; By Carrie Sheinberg, former KSI Athlete

    The day George Hincapie finally got to be the bride...as promised earlier,

    So there we were, at the top of the Pyrenees, the finish of the toughest mountain stage of the Tour. The basin housed a sizeable tent city, the inhabitants of which had been drinking and carousing for days awaiting the arrival of their heroes. It was baking hot, dusty and gritty and along with the growing anticipation of the day's events came a feeling that complete chaos was just one jostle away. In other words, the locals were getting restless. The race was well underway but it would still be an hour before the riders made their way across the finish line.

    The two guys responsible for much of OLN's up close race coverage (they shoot it from a motorcycle alongside the riders until the last 25 Kilometers or so when they shoot ahead to the finish compound), showed up at the truck after traveling the day's route looking completely shell shocked. They were covered in water and beer, and had been hit with any number of objects and insults from rowdy fans on the side of the road.

    That cemented it for me, I was staying put inside the media compound.

    The night before, Chris Carmichael (Lance's coach), had told us at dinner that today was the day Lance had singled out months ago. This was the one he really wanted to win.

    Works for me, I thought. After all, I hadn't seen Lance win a stage yet, and I was more than ready to be present for some epic mountain stage with the great one beating out his rivals for the last time. An instant classic. We sat and watched the race on TV, dismissing the fact that the lead group was 15 minutes ahead of Lance and the peloton. Of course they would be caught; after all, George was just there in case Lance needed help on the final climbs.

    They plodded on, through the crowds, somehow unaffected. It was impossible not to fear for the riders' safety. The live feed suddenly went dark. A moment of dread. Until they cut to the overhead camera's feed and showed the replay of what had happened. A fan actually being run over by the motorcycle filming the race. I gasped, as did most of us, but simultaneously, from the other side of the truck came a raucous cheer... from the OLN motorcycle cameramen. They're the ones who have to deal with these road fans every day. And that's when I realized: this is Pamplona. And you know what they say about messing with the bulls... If you are dumb enough to get in the way, you'll just have to deal with the consequences.

    As the lead group approached, slowly, and somewhat reluctantly, we let go of the idea that Lance would save the day with an inspired and superhuman ascent. It started to seem possible that George, the perpetual best-man, might actually get to stand up on the podium himself this day.

    Watching him approach the finish, I got the sense he was hesitant, almost uncomfortable. But as he crossed the line and heard the cheers, you could see him slowly allowing himself to sink into the beauty of what he had just done for himself.

    In the compound, the effect of the win crossed all national boundaries. It spoke to everyone who has ever toiled for someone else’s glory or gain. And for those who have been around to see George (the only rider who has been with Lance through each of his 6 victories) win a stage for the first time, the victory was especially sweet. Imagine if Scottie Pippen had ever won the NBA finals MVP trophy instead of his superstar team-mate Michael Jordan. (Then imagine you actually liked Scottie Pippen.) All this and I haven't even gotten to the gondola ride down with 45 drunken Basque fans and a live pig. Really, I'll have to save it for another time.

    Hard to believe we are rolling toward the finish in Paris already. As dirty and road-weary as I am, can't say I’m anxious for this to end.

    Hope you’re all enjoying the show back home. I'll be sure to check in after Paris and what is sure to be a tearjerker on the Champs Elysees.

    --Carrie


    Vitamins for the Mind
    For things to change I must change...

    Every life form seems to strive to its maximum except human beings. How tall will a tree grow? As tall as it possibly can. Human beings, on the other hand, have been given the dignity of choice. You can choose to be all or you can choose to be less. Why not stretch up to the full measure of the challenge and see what all you can do?

    Reproduced with permission from the Jim Rohn Weekly E-zine.

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