J&N Personal Training

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Final Conditioning Class

We just wanted to shout out Melissa & Sujatha for completing their 8-week strength & conditioning program with us! You survived!!! They had an incredible final workout! They had an amzing finisher today - the 300. They did the 300 at the end of their workout, AFTER 40 minutes of grueling conditioning work. They finished the drill in a most impressive 17:40 and 18:23, respectively. AMAZING!!! The ladies will take a break for about 6-weeks and then return to their training protocols with us. They have been absolutely amazing and went from having never seen a kettlebell to swinging, cleaning, snatching, and turkish getup-ing their way to drastically improved physical condition.

Mel & Sujatha: THANK YOU for your dedication and focus over the past 8 weeks. You never missed a session, slacked off, or gave up -- EVER!! I know we've said it before, but working with you has been our esteemed pleasure. We admire your dedication, drive, and focus. Thank you for the opportunity. We are immensely proud of your progress and results!!!!

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Level 2 KB Workshop

The ladies came back for another round after their intense HOC workout yesterday. They did an excellent job and learned the following in the level 2 workshop:

Overhead Squat
SOTS Press
High Pull
Snatch
Tactical Lunge
Around-the-Body Pass
Figure-8-to-Hold
Double KB Swing

We reviewed the following movements: deadlift; swings (1H, 2H, H2H); cleans; presses; push presses; squats; front squats; windmill; turkish getup. We spent about 30 mins reviewing these fundamentals and then proceeded to learn the additional moves. The ladies did a great job today, and we were able to get outside to the track again!! It was a tad bit windy, but the temperature was fabulous!

Saturday, March 21, 2009

High Octane Cardio (HOC)

Today we put the ladies through a pretty intense HOC workout. They persevered and handled the challenge flawlessly! We had kettlebells at 2 ends of the track. After warming them up with some joint mobility drills and turkish getups, the HOC drill was as follows:

Lap 1: 50 swings @ 12kg, 5 cleans/side @ 9kg
Lap 2: 40 swings @ 12kg, 10 cleans/side @ 9kg + 5 pushups
Lap 3: 30 swings @ 12kg, 5 presses/side @ 9kg twice
Lap 4: 20 swings @ 12kg, 15 squats/side @ 9kg
Lap 5: 10 swings @ 12kg, 10 presses, 10 1H swings, 10 cleans, 10 front squats @ 9kg EACH SIDE

It took the ladies about 35-40 minutes to complete this conditioning circuit (excluding warmup & cool down). WELL DONE!!!

Monday, March 16, 2009

Weekend Fun....

SATURDAY: This past weekend was alot of fun! We had our usual conditioning circuit class on Saturday. It was a cold, dreary day, but inside the Underground, it was full of energy! We had the music pumpin and our clients were sweating up a storm (I think that I was too - LOL)! Time just flew by, energy levels were high, and we wound up workingout for about an hour and a half. Melissa brought her boyfriend along, and he joined us for the festivities :-)

SUNDAY: On Sunday we held a Level 1 Kettlebell workshop. In 2 hours we covered deadlift variations, swing variations, cleans, presses/push presses, squat variations (wave squat, single KB squat, front squat), windmills, and the Turkish Getup. We will have a Level 2 workshop with the same group in 2 weeks. We want to give our clients some time to practice what they've learned in their individual sessions. It was alot of fun, and I felt so great to have taught those who were completely unfamiliar with kettlebell training and given them a solid foundation in a short period of time.

After our workshop, we proceeded to pretty up our kettlebell collection. We repainted all of them, and they look like shiny, pretty colors of the rainbow. I'll be applying the final coat of gloss today and then they will be ready for their photo shoot :-). It was a great weekend, and today the sun is brightly shining and the weather is warming up! Spring here we come!!! :-)

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Now Forming: Young Athlete Strength & Conditioning Class (Co-Ed)

Program Name: Young Athlete Strength & Conditioning Program (Co-Ed)
Program Duration: Monday, January 26 - Saturday, March 28, 2009 (8 weeks) There is intentionally an extra week factored in the program, as there will be three dates when we will be out-of-town on travel.
Program Pre-requisites: For this program, we are seeking young athletes who participate in the following sports: basketball, football, track, soccer, baseball, or softball. Athletes should be 12-17 years of age. No previous weight training experience required.
Training Times: We will be forming two training groups, each group training on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Both groups will follow the same training protocol, adjusted for overall fitness levels and capabilities. We will train for 45-60 minutes per session. Note: training days/times are subject to change slightly, especially if we have a collective group that prefers to train at a different day/time. We will assess situations as training groups are formed individually.

Group 1: Tuesday & Thursday @ 5:30PM; Saturday @ 9AM
Group 2: Tuesday & Thursday @ 6:45PM; Satuday @ 11AM

Training Location: Classes will be held in Northwest Austin. Tuesday/Thursday classes will be held in a private indoor location; Saturday classes will be held outdoors at a public location. The actual location details will be disclosed upon acceptance into the program.
Cost: $375 (that's less than $16 per class!)
Number of sessions: 24 sessions per training group (Meeting 3x/week for 8 weeks)
Group Size: 4-6 participants per training group
Expected Results: Have fun, learn proper weight lifiting technique; build a foundation to athletic excellence; improve overall strength, conditioning, & athletic performance; improved speed, power, explosive strength
What is expected of you: dedication, commitment, timeliness, teamwork, & willingness to challenge yourself to achieve a greater level of athletic excellence.
How to sign up: Send us an email to indicate your interest in the program. We will want to meet with you and your parents to make sure this program is the right fit for you. Make the commitment now.

Announcing: ATX Underground Female Strength Program

Our partner affiliate, ATX Underground, is now accepting applications for a women's only strength & conditioning group. The class will run for 8 weeks (Mon, Jan 29, 2009-Sat, March 28, 2009). Please head over to the ATX Underground blog for more information and to learn how to sign up!

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Secrets of Strength Development Workshop (Dec 6 & 7, 2008)

In our on-going commitment to continuing education, we attended the "Secrets of Strength Development" workshop in Wycoff, NJ this weekend. The event was hosted by none other than world famous strength coaches Joe DeFranco & Zach Even-Esh. We had a great time and picked up alot of new techniques to bring back to our clients. We plan to continue our training with both Joe and Zach in 2009. This workshop was an excellent practical learning opportunity, as it reinforced several of the Russian training methods that we have been studying and self-implementing. Now, we can share the pain with all of you :-)

Here are a few pictures from our journey:

PROGRAMS & RATES

About J&N Personal Training: Our programs and training services include, but are not limited to, kettlebell training, metabolic conditioning, and strength training programs. We use various types of tools & techniques for each session. We pride ourselves in diversity, quality, and effective training programs. Please note that this is only a partial list of our programs, services, & rates. We can essentially accommodate any training need that you might have.
Payment Methods: We accept cash or money order for all programs. We also accept credit card/eChecks via PayPal. Please note that all PayPal transactions will require an additional 3% service charge. Texas sales tax (8.25%) will be applied to all orders.

Initial Consultation:
$Free (30 mins)

6-Week Semi-Private Training Sessions: This is where you get the biggest bang for your training dollar, especially if you can't afford 1x1 personal training. These small group sessions consist of 3-4 people, and focus on all elements of training. Each group meets 2x/week for 6 weeks (12 total sessions), and each session is 60 minutes. Each person pays a fixed rate for the 6 weeks. So, if you're interested in working in a dynamic training atmosphere but can't afford 1x1 rates, grab 2 or 3 of your friends or co-workers and train with us together. These sessions can be co-ed. Based on your group, we will determine a training schedule that everyone can commit to. Prices are $300/person for a 3-person group or $240/person for a 4-person group. That boils down to $25 or $20 per training session per person!! Call your friends and come workout together!

1x1 Personal Training Sessions: Individual training sessions are held in our personal studio and outdoors. Sessions are typically 60 minutes in length. 1x1 personal training is offered at a $50 single session rate. We also have bulk packages of 8 sessions available for $360.

Kettlebell Orientation Seminar (2 Hours): We offer a 2-hour kettlebell orientation seminar geard toward the beginner or novice kettlebell enthusiast. We focus on learning 6 foundational kettlebell movements: swing, clean, press, squat, windmill, & the turkish getup; time & energy permitting, we will cover the snatch. This introductory kettlebell training session lasts 2 hours and costs $115 for a single person. We can also accommodate groups of 2-5 people for $60 per person.

1x1 Kettlebell Training Sessions: In addition to the introductory orientation, we also offer 1-hour individual one-on-one kettlebell training sessions. These sessions focus on technique and advanced drills (double kettlebell, flow drills, metabolic conditioning, etc). These individual sessions can also be tailored to work on any form/technique issues that you may be having. In order to work 1x1, you must have either gone through our 2-hour kettlebell orientation or prove that you are proficient in the following foundational movements: swing, snatch, clean, press, Turkish Getup, squat. 1x1 kettlebell training sessions are offered at the standard 1x1 personal training rate of $50 per hour.

Partner/Couples personal training: We offer partner personal training, offering 1-hour training sessions designed for two participants. $80 session rate is split between participants, and each group is assigned to one trainer.

Saturday Group Boot Camp Classes: We offer small group boot camp classes on Saturdays in partnership with Austin Underground Fitness. Class size can vary between 4-15 participants. Small group boot camps require pre-registration and pre-payment. These classes require a minimum of 4 participants. Saturday bootcamp sessions are offered at a flat rate of $15 per session and last 60-75 minutes.

Customized on-line Program Design: Please contact us for a price quote. Prices vary depending upon your goals and program needs.

First Responder Discounts: We always offer a 10% discount on our services to all first responders, military, police officers, and firefighters. We appreciate all that you do to keep us safe and to protect our country. Please note that this discount does not apply to AoS or TRX purchases.

Our Next Free Community Workout - The Mustang Express

At J&N Personal Training, we firmly believe in giving the community an opportunity to try different workout techniques and meet like-minded individuals. Therefore, we are committed to allowing those new or curious about J&N Personal Training to attend their first conditioning training class for free. Please contact us in advance to reserve your spot if you plan on attending.

Conditioning training classes are usually held on Saturdays 1PM at Canyon Vista Middle School. However, there are times due to weather or schedule conflicts that locations may change. We require advanced reservations for these events so that we may contact you accordingly in the event of location/schedule changes.

Click here for a map to the school. You can enter your starting location and obtain driving directions from there.

If you have any questions, please email us: jnpersonaltraining@gmail.com.

Note about our professional credentials, prices, and recommendations

Please note that our prices are currently offered at a deeply discounted rate.

We are also committed to furthering our professional education, and regularly pursue advanced personal trainer certification programs. We are currently preparing for several advanced certifications, including the Art of Strength (AoS) Kettlebell courses for personal trainers (June 2009) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association - Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS) exam (Oct 2009). We are also attending the World Spinning & Sport Conference (WSSC - May 2009), as well as the TRX Suspension Training Course (April 2009). Prices will increase to reflect industry standard rates once our advanced certifications are completed.

Prices do not include 8.25% TX sales tax.

Prices are subject to change without advance notice.

We currently hold personal training and group exercise instructor certifications from the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), indoor cycling instructor certification from Johnny G/Mad Dogg Athletics, and are members of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). We are also CPR certified and have trainer liability insurance.

Group bootcamp class times are subject to change or cancellation.

We require that all clients sign a liability waiver and complete a health questionnaire prior to working together. Depending on your background, we may suggest introductory personal sessions prior to participating in group circuit style classes. These recommendations will be determined on an individual basis.

We also require that all participants obtain clearance from a physician before beginning this or any fitness program.