Every once in a while I like to do an episode on program design and share insights on writing better programs. Whether you’re a coach or you’re a fitness enthusiast that wants to get better results, I share a process of how to design a program that will improve your looks, performance, help you feel better, while being able to give you longevity in the weight room (this is about the long game).

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

=> The questions we MUST answer first before creating a program (if you don’t do this you’ll waste your time).

=> Why what people like does matter when it comes to writing programs (it has something to do with compliance).

=> The 4 goals I bucket clients into and the Athlete For Life bucket and how I determine it.

=> The understanding of the neural-metabolic continuum and how it will help you write more effective programs.

=> My 8 primary variables of program design and how to use them as you change up programs.

=> How I progress and regress exercises and why I’ve bought ______ pieces of equipment.

=> Helping clients become savage comes along with addressing their movement limitations (or you’ll beat them up over time).

=> The 4 buckets of exercises and different program design examples to show you how to use them.

=> The myth of structural balance and should you row 3x more than you press (you’ll be surprised by this one!).

=> The value of testing and which things I test at Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance.

=> Should we REALLY change the program every 3-6 weeks?

=> Why “slow cooking” is one of the best way to get clients incredible results over time.

=> Here’s how being a lazy coach has got my clients better results.

=> How I use modifiers, different stances, and other tools to improve the results of my clients.

=> The simple breakdown of set and rep ranges to use in your programs.

=> What does “touching intensity” mean and why you shouldn’t push your general population clients too often.

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LINKS & RESOURCES:

Vigor Ground Fitness and Business Summit 2024 https://www.vigorgroundfitness.com/vigor-summit-2024

Luka’s Courses and Workshops www.LukaHocevar.com

Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber

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