From my LinkedIn page:
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“Saw a post on Reddit yesterday morning about a nurse who got in the doo-doo for telling a (capable and mobile) patient to make their own bed.
Worryingly, a significant minority of the commenters sided with management saying the nurse was in the wrong.
My point?
Cosseting people isn’t “kind” — it’s disabling, abusive, and, I’d argue, mainly done to sate the narcissism of the “caregiver”.
Unfortunately, abusive narcissists abound in the fitness industry.
They’re the ones who will promise to do everything *for you*:
>> Write your programme.
>> Create your meal plan (something only a registered dietitian should do).
>> Hold your hand through every workout.
And so on.
Why do they do this?
Simple.
To turn you into a helpless babe utterly dependent upon their fetid teet.
Bottom line: They’re not interested in your success, only lining their pockets and satisfying their towering egos.”
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There’s a deeper point at play here that I didn’t have the time, space, or inclination to go into when I was writing that post.
That point is as follows.
Over the years, I’ve observed decent, hardworking men get trapped in the following cycle:
1. “Something” gives them a push to get into shape. Hence…
2. They work very hard and enjoy some results. Until…
3. One or more challenges arise that cause them to fall off the wagon. Then…
4. They lose whatever results they’ve gained and find themselves precisely where they started (or in a worse position, in some cases).
Most fitness professionals make their money by helping people at step #2 but utterly fail to help them when they hit step #3. (And they will hit that third step at some point).
Why?
For starters, it involves forcing people to think about their situation, excuses, and so on. Or, to put it another way, calling them to be better.
This is hard to do well (i.e. in a way that the right people will be receptive to), so they don’t bother. Hence, the cycle of misery and despair continues.
But there’s more:
This sorry cycle actually works in their favour because many people keep coming back for a cookie-cutter programme and diet plan time and time again.
What this means is, their entire business model is predicated on their clients’ failure.
I don’t know about you, but, to me, this stinks to high Heaven.
It’s for this reason I’ve set my business up the way I have.
The nature of The Phil Tyreman Letter forces subscribers to apply critical thinking to the teachings I share, and then apply that information to their own training to get results more efficiently and effectively.
Yes, there’s email support on top, and you really can ask me anything I’m qualified to answer and expect a comprehensive response.
But I’m not going to spoon-feed you like an infant. So if that’s what you’re looking for, I suggest you hop onto Instagram or Facebook where you’ll find plenty of PTs ready and willing to relieve you of your hard-earned money in exchange for a temporary solution.
Anyway, if I’ve not put you off, February’s issue of The Phil Tyreman Letter explains how to build a strong, muscular, and healthy back.
Here’s a quick overview of what’s inside:
* The ultimate back training system for men who want to be mistaken for an upside-down pizza slice.
* Two straightforward ways to incorporate weighted vest work into your routine. (You can do one, both, or neither depending on your goals and situation).
* The three significant reasons why the back takes the inglorious crown of “second least trained muscle group”.
* Why it’s best to take a “high-frequency, low/moderate intensity” approach to training back if you want to get bigger and stronger quickly – while mitigating the risk of a serious injury. (And, of course, how to do it).
* The “choose your own adventure book” approach to picking back exercises I’ve used for many years to keep training back fun and fresh, without compromising my results.
There’s more, naturally.
The deadline to subscribe in time to receive February’s issue is this Friday (9th).
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Thank you,
Phil Tyreman