Here are some pics of Mike Boyle's Strength & Conditioning taken during a training session

Alicia, Mike & Myself in Boston

Now after returning to Singapore I have had a few days to reflect on my experience with Mike Boyle.

I can not say enough about Mike. Not only is he very knowledgeable, but also a great guy who will go out of his way to help anyone.

If you are a personal trainer, coach, or in some related field I would recommend you next investment be in spending a week with Mike Boyle in his mentorship program. Don't waste it on your new laptop when your old one will do, or that 42" TV, or even that holiday you have planned.

This could well be one of the best investments you could make. - "Just Do It"

It amazes me how many personal trainers, coaches, etc don't continue to educate themselves. Some think they can get everything in a book and by watching videos but nothing beats attending live seminars, courses and internships.

I try to attend at least 4 events per year.... the latest being with Mike Boyle. I will write more on my experience on my time with Mike in Boston soon.

Next time you are looking for a trainer, ask them what additional training have they done, who have they studied with, what seminars have they attended, most will not be able to show you even one.

Dinner with Mike Boyle. Next to me is Alicia, she is the latest addition to Optimum Performance coaching team. We were the only ones to attend from out side of the United States/Canada.

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CLASS OF 2007OPT-Certified Personal Trainer Course Participants

Last month saw the start of the OPT-CPT course. Participants went through a tough 5 days having to listen to me go on and on....

One enjoyed my ravings so much they have now moved on to OPTS-Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Specialist.

We will be conducting the next CPT course in late Oct/early Nov 07. Check out Optimum Performance for more details.

This is intense. Not the best form but gets the job done.

Something to think about....

The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it. Albert Einstein

So what are you doing about making this world a better place?

Money and greed seems to rule the world. You see it everywhere.....

Looking at the fitness industry (because this is what I know best) everyone seems to be competing with everyone else.... if people would stop and realize first of all there is more than enough business for everyone and focus their attention on making the industry better.

How?

First, let stop all this BS... too many people are spreading lies for profit. This has to stop!

Optimum Performance Forum

Check out our new updated forum. We will be providing FREE workshops for members, discounts on products and much more.

http://optimumperformance.com.sg/board/index.php

Yesterdays Deadlifting workshop was a great success - great turn out and a great response.

Key points:

1. Correct imbalances first (most comment seen was flat back posture)
2. Start with learning the form from the top - not from the bottom.
3. Maintain neutral spine throughout the entire movement.
4. Head posture - keep inline with spine.
5. Don't use mixed grip, snatch grip is best.
6. Self-Myofascial Release is a MUST!
7. Train your core - correctly! (not with situps)

Below is a video of the correct form.

Dinner at Hog's Breath

Who's up for the 2kg steak challenge?

Steve Cotter with some of the participants of the "Fundamentals of Kettlebell Training" Seminar 23-24th June 2007

Steve Cotter will be back in 2007

Steve Cotter will be returning latter this year for a second series of seminars - check back here for dates.

Seminars DVD's Now Available

DVD's are now available of the seminar - live raw footage so that you don't miss action. You can order directly from Optimum Performance

Steve Cotter's
The Fundamentals of Kettlebell Lifting

June 23-24, 2007

What a weekend - with having Steve Cotter present for the first time in Aisa. The participants found out the hard way how much work can be achieved through kettlebell training.

Not all were personal trainers either. Just goes to show kettlebell training is starting to take off in Aisa.

We are already planning a second seminar will post the dates when we have finalized a date but will be looking around August.

For those who could not make it to the seminar there will be DVD's available within a week or two - you can pre-order at Optimum Performance

Been awhile since I've had a chance to update the blog.

So mush has been going on... new product developments including a new line of nutritional supplements.

OPTS Certification Program Level 1 & Level 2 have started (level 2 next weekend) with a fully revamped program.

Most exciting.... we have a new mascot - an American Shorthair cat, well actually kitten. She is currently only 6 weeks old and still with her mother. She will be with us in about another 4-5 weeks.

Our new 250kg tire has arrived...

See video below

Have now set up a new blog just for "Scientific Fat Loss" - you can go there for updates, hints and tips for fat loss, videos of training and much, much more.

http://scientificfatloss.blogspot.com/

With the New Year approaching I've been looking back at what we have achieved this year - it's has been a crazy year but well worth it.

We have positioned ourselves as leaders in the Fitness Industry - not only in Singapore but world wide.

I guess one of our bigger projects was our new facility - we actually did everything in 1 month from the time we signed the lease to the time we opened - this was no easy feat.

Also check out our site SingaporeKettlebells for the latest information on courses that we will be running in 2007. We have booked Steve Cotter from the USA to come present - he is one of THE best in his field.

Next month we will be holding another in our series of Optimum Performance Training Systems Certification Program Seminars. The seminar is on "Integrated Core Training".

What a fun day.... NOT!

I think I must have sweated out 4L of water unloading all the equipment.

As you can see this are still being sorted.

All the flooring is down - just a few more touch ups and the reception to be done.

All the eqipment will be installed Wednesday/Thursday this week.

Development is going well - here are some photos of the progress.

We have the official opening date for our facility -

11th December 2006

Some great news...... Optimum Performance will be opening it's new premises late November.

There will be no other facility like it in Asia.... and this is just the start.

Keep checking out Optimum Performance web page for updates.