NEXT LEVEL 1 INTERNSHIP & FILEX 2010

The next Level I internship will be held at the Sydney Sports & Athletic Performance Centre over 2 weekends in May (8-9th & 15-16th).

The course runs from 9.00 to 5.00 and the topics covered include:

Module 1: Flexibility and strength testing for the upper body;

Module 2: Flexibilty, strength exercise and program prescription for the upper body;

Module 3: Flexibility and strength testing for the lower body;

Module 4: Flexibility, strength exercise and program prescription for the lower body;

Module 5. Short-term periodization for strength in the general preparation phase of training.

The course fee is $1000.

For more information, email tony.boutagy@bigpond.com

On Thursday the 29th of April, I will be holding a pre-convention day workshop for Filex. It will be held at my gym in Cremorne and its entitled 5 Steps to Writing Better Strength & Hypertrophy Workouts. If you are interested in attending, please contact Australian Fitness Network www.fitnessnetwork.com.au

At Filex this year, I'll be speaking at a plenary session on the topic of designing fat loss programs. I will be covering the latest research and information on the following:
Laboratory testing;
Gut health;
Nutrition & supplements;
Resistance training;
Aerobic training;
Sleep and lifestyle changes.

I hope to see you there or in the expo feasting on protein samples from every booth!

Tony

Level II Internship March 22-26 2010

We just completed the first level I course for the year. The emphasis on this internship was detailed programming during the initial phases of training to develop muscular balance and flexibility so future programs could include advanced methods and exercises without being held back by weak & tight muscles. I also drank a record amount of tea and, given that it was my birthday week, ate an unusually large amount of cake!

The next Level II Internship will be held between the 22-26 March from 1.00 to 5.00, held at the Sydney Sports & Athletic Performance Centre.

The topics to be covered include:

Module One: Advanced Strength Exercises & Training Methods
Strength Technique
Advanced Hypertrophy Based Methods
Maximal Strength Based Methods

Module Two: Programming for Interval & Endurance Training
Power Systems
The Contributions of Different Power Systems To Intense Exercise
Principles For Interval Program Prescription
Endurance Program Prescription
Polarization of Training

Module Three: The Development of Strength & Hypertrophy
Methods of Strength Training
Training Protocols To Induce Muscle Strength
Training Protocols To Induce Muscle Hypertrophy
Exercise Classifications
Sample Workout Plan For Maximal Strength
Sample Workout Plan For Hypertrophy
Training Splits

Module Four: Treating Metabolic Syndrome with Nutrition, Supplements & Exercise
Criteria for Diagnosis
Nutritional Impact on Metabolic Syndrome
Exercise & Metabolic Syndrome
Exercise Guidelines
Nutritional Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome

Module Five: Nutrition for the Prevention of Cancer
Laboratory Tests
Detoxification Pathways
Nutritional Effects on Cancer Prevention & Angiogenesis
Supplementation Effects on Cancer Prevention & Angiogenesis

Module Six: Post Training Nutrition For Strength Training
Examining Sports Nutrition Claims
Three Major Nutrient Timing Windows
Pre Training Nutrition
During Training Nutrition
Post Training Nutrition

The course fee is $850. For more information, email tony.boutagy@bigpond.com