I would like to begin this article by thanking each and every one of you. Through one of the most demanding and difficult years we’ve ever experienced, you remained loyal to us. I cannot stress how fortunate we are to have your unconditional support. Although 2009 was a tough year for everyone, you have always stood behind EliteFTS, and we want you to know how much we appreciate that.
I can’t always find the words to express how grateful I am, but I hope that the changes we make to the company will express what words cannot.
To show our gratitude, you’ll be seeing an increase in articles, Q&A and training log content across the site. Below are some things we’ll be offering exclusively because of you. I hope you enjoy them, and I hope the information helps you break more PR’s.
We are in the process of revamping our entire article department with more editors, columnists and reporters so we can double or triple the content we’ve been posting. Through this year, you’ll see articles such as…
The Mindset Behind a Great Bench Press - Vincent Dizenzo, who just broke the IPA 308 pound open bench record, discusses what it takes, mentally, to have a great bench press.
4 Tips for the Aspiring Strength Coach – Joe DeFranco and Zach Even-Esh take you for a ride through Jersey, while they share their stories of successes and failures as strength coaches.
Extreme Squat Training and Squat Cycle – Matt Wenning dishes out squat secrets he uses along with Team Extreme as they add to their three world squat records.
Metabolic Stimulus: Fat Loss Rewards for Oxygen Debt – Juliet Deane is not only toned and hot - she’s strong, too. Find ways to change your training to stay strong and lean.
We will keep posting new columns such as…
ONE Movement – During my training, I will film ONE movement and describe how and why I do it.
From the Mill – You’ve got questions, I’ve got answers. Send me any question you want me to answer and I’ll give you an honest answer while on the treadmill.
The Vision – EFS started with a vision and became a reality. See how my views about business have changed through the years.
And, feature articles like these:
How to Work Wonders with a Piece of Wood: The EliteFTS Definitive Guide to Board Pressing – We have training tips, videos, and ways to use boards safely and effectively.
Links of Solid Metal Lead to Strength, Speed and Stability – Chains can make a dramatic improvement to any lift. We offer some cycles and training suggestions to give you an edge over your competition.
Use the Yoke Bar – If you never really knew what benefits you’d reap by using the yoke bar, you’ll know after reading this!
You will also be seeing more and more articles from our Q&A staff, Sponsors and Ambassadors, as well as more reader generated material such as…
Squats: 100 Reasons Why YOU Do Them – We know you squat, but why?
Top 75 Training Books – I asked what your favorite training books are, and you responded.
60 Bench Tips and Common Mistakes – I listed the biggest bench mistakes I see, and now it’s your turn.
To see your name, be sure to add us on Facebook!
I assumed you could tell by my infrequent Facebook, Twitter and Q&A log postings – that we’re very busy here at EliteFTS. We have a lot of projects in the pipeline right now, with several others being launched.
Here are a few other things we have been working on:
Our YouTube page has a new look and many new videos.
Upcoming Sales
Be ready for an equipment sale that will blow your mind – as well as one on our unique Fat Gripz.
New Products
Cognitrop: A new supplement by Troponin that will be available later this month. It will sharpen your focus, boost your energy and burn fat at the same time.
Curcumin 500: After a hard day at the gym, you may need some pain relief. Curcumin 500, an anti-inflammatory brought to you by Biotest, will be available later this month.
MAG – 10 Anabolic Pulse: Biotest Mag-10 is part of the Anaconda Protocol - designed to maximize your results in and out of the gym: recovery, size and strength. Combine this with Biotest Anaconda for maximum results.
Anaconda: Anaconda is the ultimate during-workout supplement. Desinged to be consumed during your workout, this revolutionary drink will allow you to grow stronger and bigger. Check the label information for serving instructions and how to properly use this drink to maximize your gains in the weight room.
Apparel: Get ready for the coolest zip-up hoodies, sweat pants, and military hats ever to have been branded with the EFS logo.
Free Prizes Inside Every Shipped Order! Due to popular demand, I am finally going to stop giving away the same old black lanyard and “Someday I Will” poster. Now we have many new cool things to add to your orders.
Back in Stock
We’ll have the short bands back in stock by the first weekend in March. I’m sorry, we didn’t anticipate selling as many of them as we did in such a short amount of time. I apologize for any inconvenience and assure you we won’t have any more back order issues with this product from here on. Thank you for your understanding and once again for your support.
Sponsor Updates
Chad Smith is scheduled to be in the Lobo Classic and combined meet at the University of New Mexico on February 6. He will also be competing February 27 -28 at the USATF Indoor Championships.
Jeremy Frey is rehabbing a torn ACL and just had surgery January 25.
Matt Kroczaleski is training for his first bodybuilding competition in 14 years and his new DVD will be coming out soon.
Scott Yard is rehabbing a split tear in his bicep tendon and will begin training again at the end of the month. He also held his first powerlifting meet.
Congrats to…
Jason Pegg, who competed in the Columbus Pro-Am on February 6. He nailed his opener, but is still on a quest for a 1000 pound squat.
Matt McGorry for placing on PowerliftingWatch.com’s top-50 list for the raw deadlift at the Raw Unity Meet on January 30. Also for taking men’s and first place overall at his first bodybuilding competition.
Vincent Dizenzo, who took the IPA 308 pound open record with an 820 pound bench press. He dedicates the record and outstanding accomplishment to his brother Sammy.
My own training…
In every column I write, I usually touch on my own training, what I’ve been doing and what my current training goals are. This time I would like to do something different. We would like to know what your training goals and plans are for 2010.
To let us know please visit…Elite Fitness Systems on Facebook.
Thank you all for supporting our Lift Strong line and the Make-A-Wish Training Insanity e-book. With your generosity, we were able to donate thousands of dollars on behalf of both of these causes, and will continue working with each throughout 2010.
Elite Fitness Systems strives to be a recognized leader in the strength training industry by providing the highest quality strength training products and services while providing the highest level of customer service in the industry. For the best training equipment, information, and accessories, visit us at www.EliteFTS.com.