Strength Clinic Orlando

31/05/2021

Many of us in Central Florida have been to Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont.

If you haven’t you should check it out - you can walk trails, rent cabins, kayaks, canoes — all kinds of stuff to do in nature.

One of the features of the park that you may notice is the 7-foot tall monument to a World War II pilot.

On this Memorial Day, I'd like to share some additional information on the brave man behind this monument - 1st Lt. Dean R. Gilmore.

Dean had flown 91 missions during WWII and had won the Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery during a treacherous mission that saw him outmaneuvering 12 German Messerschmitt Me-109s.

After the war, Dean became a flight instructor at the Bartow Army Air Field Base.

On Nov 14th, 1944 — just months after returning home from the war — Dean was leading four junior pilots on a routine training mission when his plane crashed into Lake Louisa, exploding on impact.

Dean's lifeless body was recovered by civilian couple fishing on the lake. He died on his 23rd birthday.

In November 2001 - just two days before the 57th anniversary of the crash, and what would have been Dean's 80th birthday - a ceremony was held for the monument with Dean's brother and niece in attendance.

Lt. Dean Gilmore, along with countless other soldiers, gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. It is in their memory that we celebrate Memorial Day.

For additional reading check out this biography. It’s a fascinating read.

https://www.swissmustangs.ch/dean-r.-gilmore-tribute

Some interesting facts:

- Dean was one of 19 children.

- He was extremely popular amongst his classmates; he was elected class president all four year of high school and was captain of both the baseball and soccer team.

- The caption under his senior yearbook picture read, ““Every class must have its executive, we have ours in Gilly. He has led our class as president for four years and now he wants to be an executive in an airline company. He has been interested in aviation since he learned its fundamentals. He expects to make America air-minded. To put the airplane in the place where the automobile is today. Good luck Gilly. Fly back to East Penn for a visit some bright day.”

As the article fittingly puts it - such a bright future for this young man; but then the war came...

25/12/2020

02/12/2020

“It’s shocking to realize how readily we set aside even our greatest ambitions in life, merely to avoid easily tolerable levels of unpleasantness. You already know it won’t kill you to endure the mild agitation of getting back to work on an important creative project; initiating a difficult conversation with a colleague; asking someone out; or checking your bank balance – but you can waste years in avoidance nonetheless.

(This is how social media platforms flourish: by providing an instantly available, compelling place to go at the first hint of unease.)

It’s possible, instead, to make a game of gradually increasing your capacity for discomfort, like weight training at the gym. When you expect that an action will be accompanied by feelings of irritability, anxiety or boredom, it’s usually possible to let that feeling arise and fade, while doing the action anyway. The rewards come so quickly, in terms of what you’ll accomplish, that it soon becomes the more appealing way to live.”

Interesting words from writer, Oliver Burkeman.

As I mentioned in a previous post, “all progress begins with telling the truth” — and it’s hard to deny our ‘nature to avoid unpleasantness’ is the truth.

We all experience it, as Burkeman points out, in all sorts of minor and not-so-minor ways.

I could spend years gathering the research, data, evidence, testimonials on why you should workout, why you should develop your physical strength — and believe me, I have. But it won’t make much difference for you unless you accept (on some level) that it’s completely normal to want to avoid the discomfort of a workout — and yet you do it anyway.

Every single time I workout I experience this phenomenon — for 30 years now. And that's the truth.

I share this because the health benefits of exercise are too great to let a little bit of human nature to get in the way.

Here’s also some good news: your ability to tolerate discomfort increases over time. While the discomfort of a workout never really decreases (nor should it) — your ability to handle it greatly improves.

This is why you should gradually work into a fitness program and not over do it.

Aim for steady improvements and work to develop your superpower of tolerating the oh-so temporary discomfort.

-Patrick Diver

26/11/2020

Happy Thanksgiving!

18/11/2020

Most online fitness programs ask you to watch someone else working out…

…but who’s watching you? 🤔

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You ever think about that? Seems kinda funny, doesn’t it?

You pay $$$ per month to essentially watch your “trainer” workout…

…while he/she talks to the camera...

Or maybe they don’t interact at all.

Either way, it seems like kind of a half-baked solution…

Moreover, most programs offer little instruction or guidance on fundamental aspects of form, and that just opens the door to poor results, injury or both.

Not to mention they score a big ZERO in the accountability department...

Again, if the extent of a fitness program involves "teaching you" by watching someone else…it leaves a lot to be
desired.

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It's for these reasons we've come up with something completely different.

It's called the Fitness Accelerator Bundle.

First, we went to great lengths to create a detailed online/app-based program that includes:

1️⃣ Hand selected exercises to do at a gym or home - so no guessing on your part.

2️⃣ Clear explanations of WHY you are doing each exercise - to give you ultimate clarity.

3️⃣ Detailed instructions that INCLUDE notable precautions - to keep you safe

Second, our program comes with 12 weeks of live one-on-one training either virtually or in-person at Strength Clinic Orlando.

We created the program this way because the two most important aspects of fitness training are

✅ Detailed instruction/supervision
✅ Accountability

So that’s where we've put the emphasis in Fitness Accelerator Bundle program.

Most importantly, after 12-weeks, you’ll walk away knowing exactly how AND what to do
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Already have a track record of success...which will give you a big 'ol boost of confidence to continue to improve AND maintain what you’ve built.

Sound good to you?

We hope -- we believe it combines everything you need to create the body you desire.

You can get all the details here —> https://bit.ly/2TJttR6

16/11/2020

Back pain ruining your day? 😫😭

If so, you’re not alone…

➡️ According to the Health Policy Institute at Georgetown University, 65 million Americans report a recent episode of back pain. Worse off are the 8% of Americans that suffer persistent or chronic low back pain.

Unfortunately, the upright nature of our bodies and the activities we engage in aren’t always kind to our backs…

While rest and therapeutic treatment are often needed to alleviate pain, exercise is often recommended and can be helpful for long term back pain management.

But there’s a catch-22….

➡️ Exercise done wrong can also seriously mess up your back.

Chances are you know someone that has screwed their back up at the gym — or maybe you have.

Since exercise is both needed — AND can be a problem — we went to great lengths in our new program to help you understand how you can strengthen your back, while minimizing the risk of injury or exacerbating existing problems.

Very few exercise programs talk about this, but we made it a priority.

To really drill home these points, our program includes both online video instruction and live training — so it’s the best of both worlds.

Wanna know more? ⬇

https://bit.ly/2TJttR6

So check it out and learn how to safely exercise and strengthen your back --while putting pain behind you.

P.S. 30% off program launch ends tonight so check it out now!

11/11/2020

For your bravery, for your strength, and most of all, for our freedom. We thank you, honor you and celebrate you. Thank you, veterans. 🇺🇸

10/11/2020

Strength training IS for endurance athletes and the best time to get started is right now, during the off-season. Just ask national cycling champion, Michael Hernandez.

Learn more here --> https://bit.ly/2TJttR6

03/11/2020

Ready to get in shape? This is the way👇

Back when lockdown started, I put out a series of videos to help get people in the right frame of mind and encourage them to be proactive with their health and fitness.

Well, our understanding of things has changed over the months, but one thing certainly hasn’t changed — the need to be proactive with your health.

And while it’s been a minute since I last put out a video, my resolve to encourage folks to take their fitness seriously hasn’t weakened…in fact, it’s only gotten stronger. 💪🏼

🔥Today I’m super excited to announce the release of a project I’ve been working on for the better part of the summer!

It’s called the Fitness Accelerator Bundle and I believe it is single best approach a person —young or old — can take to immediately start improving their physical condition in a way that’s safe, effective, and extremely time-efficient.

In short, what I’ve done is put together a series of professionally shot and edited videos that covers the core fitness approach I have personally used -- and taught at Strength Clinic Orlando -- for nearly 20 years now.

For 99% of people out there, I believe this is the one-and-done fitness program you need. 😁

✔︎ It covers everything you need to look, feel, and perform your best -- whether you’re working out at home, or at a gym -- in just a 15-20 minute workout.

✔︎ I break down the exact exercises you need to do, why you’re doing them, and exactly how to do them.

✔︎ Importantly, the lessons are quick and to the point, so you don't get buried in so much detail you never get started!

👉 In fact, to guarantee this works for you, for this initial launch I’ll personally be coaching you through your first 12-weeks of sessions!

Now there’s A LOT more details to this program, including a full nutrition course (to help lose that quarantine 15), a private FB support group, as well as other bonuses…

You can get the scoop here: 👇

https://bit.ly/2TJttR6

Finally, this launch only lasts two weeks --but the good news is there is a 30% off launch special!

To get all the details (and get on my calendar), reply in the comments here on FB, send me a direct message, or submit the form on this page: 👇

https://bit.ly/2TJttR6

Yours in health,

Patrick

19/08/2020

Time to redecorate Strength Clinic with Michael Hernandez