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When you’re just starting out as a trainer or coach, as the saying goes:

You don’t know what you don’t know.

And I think this is especially true with regards to writing programs.

Whether it’s using antiquated ways to program intensity, making everyone conform to 4-week training cycles, or skipping key steps early-on in the training process, today I want to share with you 10 things I wish I would’ve known when I first started writing programs.

I’ve got a blend of both big-picture, philosophical ideas and practical, ready to use tips thrown into the mix, so I really hope you’ll find this episode useful!

When you’re writing a program you have to start with the long-term goal(s) first, and then determine the KPI’s from there. – MR

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• What length of training block is best? And should everyone be rotating exercises every 4-weeks?
• Why building training blocks of 1-RM’s isn’t the best way to program intensity, and alternatives you can use instead.
• Thoughts on building a solid training base that will last you for months (or years) to come.
• Why I’m working to be more well-rounded in every program I write.
• The client psychology you MUST be aware of when writing programs.
• Why Bill Hartman is such a big believer in “immediate wins,” and how it helps you improve buy-in.
• KPI’s: What should you be tracking? What metrics are important? And how do you maintain or improve buy-in by tracking multiple things?
• Should you focus on emphasizing strengths or eliminating weaknesses?
• Making the variables of a training program congruent for optimal results.
• How you can use tempo to improve the efficacy of a training program.
• Using tempo to target muscles versus connective tissues in training.
• Why fun is such a critical factor to your – and your clients’ – success.

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