The Program | What’s Included? | The Results | FAQs | About the Trainer

Fitness is often regarded as a purely physical activity with no mental element. Take the derogatory term meathead, for example…

This class turns that misconception on its head. With as much attention going to the mental aspects of health and fitness as the physical, you’re sure to come away feeling focused and in control. Oh, and strong !

Start enjoying the benefits of working out your mind AND body!

About the Program

Adam Fisher’s first brush with fitness came when a doctor recommended he tried exercising more to relieve anxiety. Although he’d previously tried running (and hated it!), he tried lifting weights for the first time and was hooked. In one way, Adam is the reverse of the typical fitness success picture – instead of losing a lot of weight, getting in shape for Adam meant gaining a lot of weight. Leaving his anxious, skinny teenager days behind him, Adam was convinced of the psychological benefits of working out alongside the physical.

Since lifting weights, Adam has gone from 140 to 210 pounds and now trains as a powerlifter and strongman, with a deadlift PR of 535 pounds. Adam is now known as ‘the Bruce Lee of barbells’ in some circles! While this program is certainly about getting stronger, it’s also about relieving stress and anxiety, ensuring good form to minimise the risk of injury and understanding the extent to which progress and recovery is about mental attitude.

“You’ve shown me that lifting heavy doesn’t mean you’re going to hurt yourself. You’ve also helped push me back on track with working out and striving toward a more healthy lifestyle.” – Joe C.

Join the Bruce Lee of a barbells for a strength building, stress-busting experience and get stronger than ever, both mentally and physically.

Program Start: July 7th, 2014 Duration: 3 months Designed for: Beginners and intermediate men and women curious about bringing a mental element to their training Goal: Gain strength while applying biofeedback and mindfulness techniques to help improve performance and avoid the risk of injury. Requirements: Access to a gym with barbells and a squat rack. Participants: 15 people Cost/month: $60

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Start enjoying the benefits of working out your mind AND body!

What Do You Get?

For about $2/day, Mindful Strength includes the following:

– Basic programs designed to be self-individualized through simple techniques taught during the program.

– Diet plan tailored to your needs, whether that be losing weight while maintaining muscle or gaining mass.

– Sunday evening conference calls via Google hangout or similar

– Responses to emails/questions always within the day.

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What Results Can I Expect?





✓ Improved form and knowledge of techniques to minimise the risk of injury

✓ A more positive outlook

✓ Increased strength and energy levels

✓ Body recomposition – you’ll have either gained lean mass or lost weight, depending on your starting point!

✓ Awareness of any imbalances that may impact your training plan going forward

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“I’m lifting more weight now than I ever have before, and I’m a lot more confident on my technique and programming.” – Stewart F. “You’re an excellent coach who’s helped me reach the strongest I’ve ever been. You’re also great at responding to emails quickly whenever I have questions.” – Anthony P.

Start enjoying the benefits of working out your mind AND body!

Frequently Asked Questions?

What kind of workouts will I receive?

Workouts revolve around primary movements using barbells: the squat, deadlift, bench press, row, and overhead press. Workouts will also contain an important mindfulness element intended to help improve motivation and speed recovery. Workouts are designed to increase strength while also being much safer than traditional lifting methods.

How many hours will I need to train?

4-5 workouts per week will be given, of roughly an hour to an hour and a half each in duration.

Can the program be done at home?

Not unless you have a squat rack in your garage/basement/backyard. This program is designed to make heavy use of barbells and dumbbells.

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About the Trainer

Adam is currently an ACE certified personal trainer, and also hold a specialty certification in Mind/Body Fitness through ACE. He has experience at Westside Barbell and has been trained in Westside techniques. His articles have been published on Fitocracy, Bodybuilding.com and theptdc.com. He’s also a certified fitness nerd, reading everything related to strength and conditioning that he can get his hands on. His personal goal is to bring mindfulness into strength training and open the way for new populations to enjoy the benefits of lifting some mega-heavy weights.

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