The Crusade of R7

As a fitness trainer, I am often involved in debates as how one should lift for a specific sport. When asked I always energetically dive into and dominate the conversation as the listener(s) eyes glass over. The understanding of current strength training methodology is archaic at best. This is quite evident when you walk into 90% of health and fitness facilities in the USA or talk to most coaches involved in any sport. Like the few before me I will continue the crusade to bring to you a simplified systematic training methodology I refer to as "The Rule of 7" (R7).

Over the years, I have developed a training methodology known as R7. It is a combination of various training approaches developed by some of the leaders in the strength and conditioning and endurance field. These are not new ideas or concepts. They have been around for years and I have just organized them into a structure that is easier to understand and can applied to any fitness program. By following the Rule of 7 it will prepare the body to handle the rigors of everyday life and as well as any sporting event.

The Rule of 7
1) Train Standing
2) Use Free Weights
3) Use Multiple Joints
4) Train in 3-Dimensions
5) Train Functionally (including balance)
6) Identify and Train weak muscle groups
7) Train Sport Specific (train movements not muscles)