Mastering Gymnastics for Fitness Athletes
Live training for coaches and athletes
Thursday, June 19th at 2pm MT
FROM BEGINNER TO RX - learn how to prioritize gymnastic strength and movement efficiency to acquire the Rx skills
GYMNASTIC STRENGTH STANDARDS to master for long term success and resilience
FIX YOUR MOBILITY with proven progressions for loaded mobility
GYMNASTIC STRENGTH - how to get strong enough to make the Rx movements easy
MOVEMENT EFFICIENCY - learn how to use less energy per rep
VOLUME - key volume landmarks for each movement to hit consistently in training
DENSITY - set sizes to overcome for each movement to separate yourself from the competition
INTENSITY - putting it all together, doing it all with heavy breathing
$47
I'll never forget my first experience with gymnastics.
I was 19, and my college had a class taught by former collegiate gymnasts.
One of the coaches gave me a copy of "Building the Gymnastic Body" by Christopher Sommer.
The cover was a waist-to-neck photo of a jacked, shredded gymnast.
For the next 3 years, I followed the system laid out in that book.
The results were amazing.
Before my first competition, I could do strict ring muscle ups.
I consider myself lucky that I learned from gymnasts first.
Since that experience, I’ve coached competitors from beginners to elite athletes.
I’ve put all of my knowledge about gymnastics into this training, and I’m excited to share it with you.
In this live training, you will learn:
Gymnastic Strength
Why gymnastic strength is specific for fitness athletes
Movement patterns of gymnastic strength and progressions for each
How I program gymnastic strength for fitness athletes
Sets and Reps
Frequency
Cycle Length and Deloads
Gymnastic Strength Standards to master for Fitness Athletes
Use Cases: When to train gymnastic strength
Accessories for addressing weak points in core movements and keeping structural balance
Movement Efficiency
Fatigue and Error Sensitivity
Session design for improving movement efficiency
Progressions and key drills for the Ring Muscle Up, Handstand Walk and Double Unders
Mobility - How to assess and fix common limitations by movement with daily stretching and loaded mobility
Handstand Walk - Shoulder Flexion and Thoracic Extension
Pistol - Hip, Knee, Ankle Flexion and Hip Internal Rotation
Toes to Bar, Rope Climb, L-Sit (Compression or "Pike Position") - Hip Flexion and Posterior Chain Flexibility
Ring Dip - Shoulder Extension and Internal Rotation
Volume, Density, and Intensity
A system for progressing the Rx movements and peaking competition readiness
Volume - key volume landmarks for each movement to hit consistently in training
Density - set sizes to overcome for each movement to separate yourself from the competition
Intensity - putting it all together, doing it all with heavy breathing
Gymnastic Conditioning (GC)
A system for conditioning the burpee and box jump over
Mechanical Loading: Why we don't train these movements like endurance athletes
The goal of GC: Extending time to exhaustion at race-relevant paces
Endurance modalities and general adaptations
BONUS: Optimizing Body Composition for the Fitness Athlete
Optimal body composition ranges for fitness athletes based on clinical data
Best practices for bulking and cutting
Preserving blood sugar balance, insulin sensitivity and gut health
Food Quality, Quantity, and Variety
Meal Frequency
Fiber and Common Allergens
Monitoring Digestion and Bowel Movements
How to interpret weigh-ins, body scans and training performance
Rate of weight loss and weight gain
We’ll address the beliefs:
“You don’t have to be that strong to be good at gymnastics.”
“If I stop doing metcons, I’ll lose my edge.”
“I’ve tried everything - I can’t fix my mobility.”
Hey guys, I’m Paul.
I’m a coach and resource for fitness, hybrid and tactical athletes.
I made so many mistakes as an athlete. All effort and no guidance.
I’ve felt the frustration of injuries and lack of progress, most of which could have been avoided.
Those experiences made me dedicate my life to coaching and teaching.
Instead of frustration, I want athletes to have the satisfaction that they saw how far they could go.
I coach and create resources to help athletes do that.
FAQ
Who is this for, exactly?
This live training is for athletes and coaches who want to learn how to master gymnastics for fitness athletes.
There are no hacks, tips or tricks, because mastery takes time. This is for those who want to learn what it will actually take - even if it means training differently from others or what they are used to.
I created this because I wish it existed when I was starting out in the sport.
My goal by the end is for you to have clarity on how you should train.
What if I can’t make the training, will it be recorded?
I encourage you to come to the live training and connect with likeminded coaches and athletes. At the end, you’ll also get to ask questions and get advice tailored to your situation. Everyone who signs up will get permanent access to the recording with chapters for easy navigation.
Any additional questions? Send me an email.