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In today’s special issue of Minute of Strength, we bring you an update to a story we first published in MOS Titans. As many of you know, Anthony has been working closely with Jason Novak, C.S.C.S., Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Tennessee Titans since last season and recently Jason wrote us to give us an update on their progress.
After finishing last season in the playoffs, their first trip to post season since 2003, the Titans wasted no time getting started on some pre-offseason workouts. With all the enthusiasm and intensity you’d expect from an NFL team they, jumped right in with some hardcore routines. Utilizing their new Slater log, they created new exercises like the tandem sit-up (two players perform a sit-up with the log resting on both of their chests), an exercise done for time followed by solo log sit-ups to failure.
Jason goes on to write about Chris Hope, Tennessee’s starting strong safety. Jason has been working with Chris in an effort to improve his squatting abilities. With a cornucopia of AOS routines at his disposal, Jason was able to come up with a kettlebell routine to improve Chris’ hip and knee flexibility, allowing him to overcome his squatting deficiency. As it turns out, in addition to greatly improving Chris’ squatting flexibility, the kettlebells routines, which consisted of various kettlebell lunges and squats, also remedied his patella tendonitis, something that plagued him during his workouts
Like most of you, we here at AOS are looking forward to Tennessee’s 2008-2009 season with much anticipation. We only hope that the influence of AOS and kettlebell training will have a positive effect on the players and their season. Time will tell, but for now we'll keep feeding them the best workouts we can come up with.
By popular demand we’re proud to announce the next AOS essentials clinic for 2008. Run by Anthony Diluglio at Punch Kettlebell Gym Providence on April 5, 2008, this event promises to be an equal follow-up to the latest Providence clinic. Having limited the class to only 12 students will allow for a tremendous amount of one-on-one time with one of the best and most sought after kettlebell instructors in the World.
Along with Anthony you’ll have access to some of Punch Kettlebell Gym’s best and brightest trainers as they walk around assisting you throughout the day. Talk to the experts like Dr. Ron as he visits to answer your questions on kettlebells and rehab.
No more overcrowded classes, no more getting lost in the crowd; learn from the best in an intimate one-on-one setting.
What you can expect:
- Small intimate setting
- One-on-One training from Anthony Diluglio, AOS Master Instructor, throughout the day
- Punch Kettlebell Gym training staff assistance
- Q&A with Dr. Ron
- Expert advice on starting your own Punch Kettlebell Gym
- Be the first to try some of Art of Strengths newest merchandise and training equipment developed just for Art of Strength and Punch Kettlebell Gym
- Get to know Anthony and his staff over breakfast and lunch provided by Art of Strength
- Every participant will receive a free Art of Strength Kettlebell Pendant
- Learn what it means to be a part of the Art of Strength Team
All this for just $1800.00! Imagine: learning and training from Anthony Diluglio as he personally teaches you the AOS Essentials, enabling you to train others the Art of Strength way…all for under $2000.
Register Now!
Contact Anthony at Anthony@artofstrength.com for more details
On February 9th we welcomed 10 participants for 2008’s first AOS Essentials Clinic. The events kicked off the night before at Cattails Restaurant in East Providence for a meet and greet dinner desert/impromptu birthday party for Anthony’s wife Deb. The actual clinic started the morning after at Punch Providence where the participants took part in a closed door all day event of kettlebell essentials and Punch circuits. The day also included demonstrations by Dr. Ron and his use of kettlebells as a therapeutic approach to treating his patients, as well as lectures given by 3 of Anthony’s clients, who, after doctors and physical therapists had given up hope, gained their lives back through Anthony’s training.
Joining Anthony for the day were 10 of his trainers, who paired up with each one of the participants allowing them the luxury of their very own AOS certified trainer throughout the day assuring that at no time would they fall behind.
Here is what one participant had to say:
Anthony,
I just wanted to thank you for everything. This past weekend changed my life. I know that seems a bit dramatic, but I came away from the workshop renewed and with a different perspective on training, fitness, and life. I am truly flattered and grateful for your invitation to come back on April 5th. I look forward to working with you, learning from you, and becoming a part of the Punch team.
Thanks again.
Stefanie
Stevanie Tropea
February 9th AOS Essentials Clinic Participant
Here’s just a sample of the days many events…if you like what you see and like to take part, check out the April 5th Essentials Clinic once again being held in Providence. That one, like the February 9th class will also be limited to 10 participants so book quick as seats are going fast.
Some information regarding the new AOS Database…
Think of the database as your own personal web site within the Art of Strength site. It’s yours, all yours, to do whatever you like with. Add pictures, add video, add all your contact info, your personal feelings on fitness, your life mantra – whatever you feel is necessary to become as successful as you possibly can. Having your own webpage on the number one Google ranked Kettlebell Gym isn’t the only thing you’ll get, additionally, you’ll be a part of the AOS affiliate program where you’ll be paid a percentage of every product we sell generated through your site.
For RKC and AKC certified trainers there will be a small monthly investment of $100 (we will wave this fee for AOS certified trainers). Just the pick-up of one additional client through our website will more than make up for this monthly investment.
By having this database open to all branches of kettlebell fitness we are creating what could be the largest kettlebell database on the internet. This database will become a community of kettlebell enthusiasts and trainers, a melting pot of everything kettlebell; ideas, practices, and lifestyles. It’ll be a place where you all can meet, trade ideas, and share new techniques with each other.
Become a part of The Art of Strength community, be an affiliate, join our database and enjoy all the rewards that you deserve.
As an added bonus, we will only be allowing one instructor per zip code so get added today!
To be a part of our database contact Dennis at dennis@artofstrength.com with all your information (pictures, bio, certifications, contact info, personal feelings on fitness, etc. etc.)
Ready to take your kettlebell training to the next level? Think you’d make a great addition to our Art of Strength team? Then perhaps an Art of Strength Punch Kettlebell Gym License is for you.
Art of Strength is now licensing Punch Kettlebell Gyms to all qualified kettlebell enthusiasts that apply. Take advantage of our #1 Google ranking, marketing team, your own fully maintained website, and one of the most well known names in kettlebell training, Anthony Diluglio, by opening your own Punch Kettlebell Gym.
If you are ready to make a solid investment and join the growing number of Punch Gyms around the country, contact us to get started to bringing Punch Kettlebell Gym to your area. For all inquires including pricing and the AOS Essential classes you’ll need to get started, contact Anthony at Anthony@artofstrength.com.
Have you checked out our growing number on-demand workouts??? You haven't?!?!? Well, what are you waiting for? What's more convenient than clicking on a workout and instantly having it download to your computer? They're perfect last minute gifts for the holidays; simply download and email to a friend or relative...or keep for yourself and work off some of those holiday pounds! Check out our AOSX section to find the workout that's right for you.
Here's what some of our customers are saying:
"As a deployed soldier in Iraq, I have run the gamut of exercise programs. This may very well be the best! The workouts are brief, which is important when time is limited. They are intense. The exercises are adequately explained in the video portion. Yet another hit from Mr. DiLuglio."
Bobby Matthews (Camp Slayer , Iraq)
"I just finished my first work out with the new AOS Smokin Ladders and I have to say I'm "Smoked". Gee Whiz, it did not seem to be that hard at first glance, but I had to drop the weight to get through it (or should I say 1/2 of it). Another top notch work out and a great training concept. I can't wait to see what you've got up your sleeve to add to this in the future."
P. Gilliland (Columbus, United States)
"Anthony, You always deliver, I am always asking myself what should I try today, what are they doing at Punch, well this product helps answer my questions all I can say is keep them coming I love this stuff!"
Gary Gant (Victorville, California, United States)
Have an inspirational story to tell? Losing weight, getting stronger, getting HEALTHY through kettlebells and AOS? Want to share your story with the AOS family and inspire others? Send us your story and pictures to Dennis at dennis@artofstrength.com and you and your story might be featured in the next newsletter.
Check the latest edition of AOS Inspiration.
If you’re At Large and would like to share your photos or stories with the rest of the AOS family, send in your photos. We’ll post them in the next Minute of Strength Newsletter and add them to the At Large section of the website. Send your story and/or pics to Dennis at Dennis@artofstrength.com.
Have questions about the Minute of Strength Newsletter? Would you like to leave some feedback for the new MOS style? Or perhaps you'd like to see us address a certain topic in the next issue? Well, drop us a line at dennis@artofstrength.com and tell us what's on your mind. We'll respond to all emails that come our way and maybe even post some in MOS 53. Thanks for your continued support!!!