Scott Sonnon, the creator of the TACFIT Fitness System
Tactical Fitness is the next evolution in physical training for the fitness industry. In a nutshell, tactical fitness makes every element of a training program relevant to the needs and goals of the practitioner. It incorporates everything that is necessary, and only what is necessary to succeed. Thus, being “tactical” about your approach to physical activity.
Scott Sonnon is at the center of the tactical fitness revolution, and is spear-heading the message with his TACFIT system.
I’ve been training under Scott’s guidance since 2006, and interviewed him all about his Circular Strength Training system (CST) in the past (interviews: part 1, part 2).
This interview is all about TACFIT, which is an outgrowth of the CST system. In this interview, you’ll learn all about the background behind TACFIT, some of the theory behind it’s development and design, along with how to get started with TACFIT today.
In essence, TACFIT embodies all of the most valuable aspects of CST (health-first fitness, incremental progression, injury-prevention, etc.) and applies them to specific training goals. It’s an example of the most direct application of CST.
I think TACFIT is a very valuable addition to the RMAX curriculum because CST is such a broad and deep system, and it’s easy to get lost amongst all the information. TACFIT provides answers and directions, with clear action steps for how to achieve specific physical goals.
OK, I’ve blabbed long enough. Check out the interview with Scott below, and get ready for a taste of the depth behind the TACFIT system.
Interview with Scott Sonnon about the TACFIT “Tactical Fitness” System (40 min)
Jack has been one of the most inspirational fitness icons in our nation’s history, and he will be missed by many. I’d like to take this opportunity to share a couple of my favorite clips of Jack. His teachings are timeless, and if nothing else, even more relevant today than when they were first broadcast.
Jack LaLanne completed many feats of strength and endurance that included towing boats while swimming handcuffed.
“A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one Year and out the other.” Unknown
“May all your troubles last as long as your New Year’s resolutions!” Joey Adams
“I made no resolutions for the New Year. The habit of making plans, of criticizing, sanctioning and molding my life, is too much of a daily event for me.” Anais Nin
Why I Don’t Make New Year’s Resolutions
My wife will be the first to admit that I have a bad memory, but I honestly can’t remember EVER making a New Year’s resolution. Maybe I just don’t like commitment, or I’m a non-conformist rebel, but there has always been something about New Year’s resolutions that didn’t agree with me.
It’s probably because our culture gets so infatuated with New Year’s resolutions every year. It’s in the news, on talk radio, daily shows and night shows. Fitness blogs and websites are among some of the most common places to read about New Year’s resolution strategies because of all the weight loss goals people usually have after the holidays. All those parties, special events, and family get-togethers create a social recipe of excess and undesirable weight gain.
Now, since so much attention is given to New Year’s resolutions and we have access to such an abundance of information, you would think that we’d see dramatic changes in people’s lives throughout each year. I know this may come as a shock, but this isn’t the case. In my experience, New Year’s resolutions amount to little or no actual change in someone’s life. A New Year’s resolution is likened to a wish or a dream that can be ignored, forgotten or easily discarded at any time.
So, every year, I’m faced with the decision about whether to set a New Year’s resolution, and every year I make the same choice. It’s a no-brainer. If it’s not working for the majority of people, then it’s probably not the best strategy. I’ll pass, thank you.
I Need My Info-Fix Man!
Our modern culture, and in particular, the widespread growth of the Internet, has spawned a new type of problem: infoholism. This disorder feeds on New Year’s resolutions. Like alcoholism, infoholism is an addiction, and once you get addicted, it’s hard to quit.
Infoholism: (n) a chronic disorder marked by excessive and usually compulsive absorption of exorbitant amounts of information leading to psychological and physical dependence or addiction.
Infoholic:(n) someone who is suffering from infoholism.
I’ve been around fitness circles both online and offline for long enough to know an infoholic when I see one. It’s the guy or gal who has been on what seems like a life-long journey to discover the next best thing that can help them reach their health, fitness, or athletic goals. They read books, magazines, blogs and forums to get all the latest info – leaving no stone unturned. They can tell you all about the latest diets and fitness programs that were just released, along with the most promising upcoming supplement lines. An infoholic is a textbook know-it-all.
This sounds like a special gift indeed. After all, who wouldn’t want to experience a greater acquisition of information? But there’s a dark side to the infoholism addiction. One of the side-effects of infoholism includes excessive and prolonged procrastination. This form of internal resistance does wonders for the infoholic, making it nearly impossible to apply all that information. Basically, an infoholic is someone with a mind brimming with ideas, but who cannot put those ideas to practical use. It’s the ADHD of knowledge. Infoholics are all talk, but no walk. All theory, no practice. Inert. Inept.
Procrastination (I’ll Think of a More Specific Title Later)
Both infoholics and New Year resolvers are facing the same problem. These people are wishful dreamers. While, they may not lack desire or access to information or resources, they lack action. They’ve probably also nurtured a habit of procrastination until it becomes an art form.
My friend Shane Heins (before clubbell mass evolution)
The Clubbell Mass Evolution is a new muscle building workout program by CST Head Coach, Shane Heins. Shane is a personal friend of mine and he was very kind to let me beta-test his upcoming program this past summer. I spent 6 weeks test-driving it, and was quite happy with the results (more on that later).
Fast-forward a few months and the Clubbell Mass Evolution just went for sale today. I just finished downloading my copy this morning (took a couple hours even with my lightning-fast, fiber optics internet connection) and will be pouring over the materials later tonight. From the results I got after only 6 weeks and from the brief look I gave the program materials this morning, this is a real treasure folks.
If you’ve got clubbells (or have been considering some), and you have a goal to pack on the mass, then I can tell you with no hesitation that this is the best clubbell-based mass building program currently available.
This is a lower-body intensive workout right out of the Clubbell Mass Evolution, and is just a teaser for what’s to come. There’s a whole lot more…
I was privileged to be one of the first people to attend Erwan’s 5-day USA seminars at Summersville Lake, WV. That event has been one of the single most positive experiences I’ve ever had, and I would recommend it to anyone with even a hint of interest in sports, fitness, or any type of [...]
TACFIT Warrior is a new bodyweight fitness program that will be released next week. I’ve been privileged to preview an early copy of the full program to review for my readers (Update: Click here for the complete product review or Click here for the accompanying FAQ page). There’s a lot of material, and I’ll need some time to go through everything this weekend. In the mean time, here is a quick glimpse into the TACFIT Warrior program…
Will You Take the TACFIT Warrior Workout Challenge?
These two workouts represent two of the 5 difficulty levels included in the full TACFIT Warrior program and are considered benchmarks for measuring your progress.
One of the unique aspects of all TACFIT workouts is that they are scalable to your level of conditioning. Whether you’re a complete beginner to any type of fitness training, or a seasoned veteran with high conditioning levels, you’ll find the right amount of a challenge from any TACFIT program.
The TACFIT protocol uses a strategy called movement sophistication to moderate how much challenge there is for each user. The overall program design is the same, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced trainee. However, each exercise is presented in varying difficulty levels. Recruit-level exercises are easier than Grunt-level exercises, and so on and so forth. Every exercise contained in the program has 5 different levels of difficulty. The more sophisticated the exercise, the greater challenge it presents. This ensures that every person gets the same overall benefits that the program design offers, but can also progress based on your current conditioning level. Anyone will be able to find a level that they’re comfortable with – not too easy, and not too hard (but still quite challenging).
Here is an example of one round from each difficulty level…
Everything you ever wanted to know about clubbells – the world’s best club swinging tool for strength training.
The clubbell is a club swinging tool that is primarily used for strength and conditioning, fitness training, and athletic performance enhancement. I’ve been using clubbells regularly since 2006, and it’s about time that I give this great piece of equipment the attention it deserves. I’ve seen what they’re capable of, and to tell you the truth, I’m very impressed.
Given that clubbells are not cheap, you should probably know the whole story before making your first purchase. I know what it’s like being a first-time buyer – you’re skeptical. I was too. Back when I first learned of clubbells, I was a fresh out-of-college, soon-to-be married personal trainer with very little disposable income. Every penny counted, and I wasn’t about to blow a bunch of money on a scam product that would collect dust in my home gym. I needed to know if it would be worth the investment BEFORE I spent my hard-earned cash.
The RMAX organization makes some bold claims concerning the clubbell. Truth be told, I think some of them are way over the top, but that doesn’t mean I would discourage anyone from looking into purchasing a clubbell. It’s just important to educate yourself and understand the TRUE advantages, disadvantages, and proper applications before you pull out that credit card.
This review is meant to help you in two ways: 1) learn all about the clubbell training tool itself, and, 2) decide if it’s right for your situation. I’d also like to offer you a free gift if you do decide to invest in the clubbell.
Clubbell Review Components:
1) Learn all about the Clubbell equipment itself in the Product Review (videos): This is where you’ll get all of your product-related questions answered, including detailed information about what the clubbell is, what it’s made of, quality and design considerations, what makes it unique, and who the clubbell is best suited for (and not best suited for).
2) Determine if the Clubbell is the right training tool for you: This section will deal specifically with who can benefit from the clubbell, and who cannot. If you’re trying to make up your mind about whether the clubbell is right for YOU and your circumstances, then this section will provide you with the answers you need.
You’re about to get an inside look at what clubbells are REALLY all about. This is a long product review, as I wanted to err on the thorough side and try to cover everything. So, let’s take a detailed look at the clubbell, the world’s best club swinging tool.
