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So, just off the top of my head, here are 25 reasons why you might not be losing weight…

Keep in mind that although many of these may apply to you personally, there are probably a few that really undermine your progress more than the rest of them. So, while you’re reading through this list, make a mental note of the top two or three that are most likely to make a difference for you personally.

1) You eat too much. I’ll get this one out of the way in the beginning because it’s probably the most prevalent issue at hand. In a culture where practically any food you could ever want is available within minutes, it’s no surprise that we have an over-eating problem. The bottom line is that if you are eating more food (ie calories) than you’re burning on a daily and weekly basis, you will NOT lose weight. You must – and I repeat – you MUST have a calorie deficit to lose weight. So, if this could even possibly be an issue with you, then I’d start right here because nothing else will work until you achieve the calorie deficit – nothing. That’s right. And the rest of these tips are null and void if you don’t adhere to this one right here. Let that sink in for a minute.

2) You’re completely sedentary most or all of the time, and if you do exercise, it’s not hard enough or often enough. Pair up an over-abundance of food with historically unprecedented levels of inactivity and sedentary behavior, and you have a recipe for health disaster, and weight loss becomes exponentially more difficult. There is no direct (ie causal) link between exercise and fat loss that I’m aware of, but there are tons of indirect (ie correlative) reasons to prioritize physical activity if you want to lose not just weight, but fat – which leads me to my next point.

3) You focus too much on losing weight rather than losing fat. Outside of extreme ranges, total weight is not an indicator of health and fitness. Your body composition is a much better indicator, and too many people pursue weight loss rather than fat loss because they like the simplicity of using the scale to track progress. But the truth is that the best course of action is always to specifically target fat loss. It’s not just the most effective strategy; it’s also the healthiest one. And health is important for things like survival, quality of life, and longevity, just to name a few. But you probably don’t care about those things, right?

4) You reward yourself with food. Now, I understand that it’s a form of positive reinforcement to give Fido a treat after he does a trick, but here’s the thing: you’re not a dog. So, if you’re having a weight loss problem, don’t reward yourself with food. You’ve got enough things to worry about. So, don’t compound the problem.

5) You thought food was for pleasure, rather than for fuel. Food is fuel for the human body, and that’s the bottom line. That’s not to say you cannot and should not enjoy delicious food all the time. It’s an issue of perspective, and until you adopt the perspective of food being fuel, you will always have eating troubles.

6) You blame other things for your failures instead of taking personal responsibility for your circumstances. It’s so easy to point the finger, and in many cases, you would be perfectly justified in doing just that. Whether it’s an increasingly unhealthy food supply, multi-million dollar marketing campaigns that convince us to buy junk food, or socio-economic conditions, among many other things, there are definitely tons of factors working against us. But let me tell you something true: you do have the power to defy conventional thought and take responsibility for your health and your weight. And this is an absolute requirement for healthy and sustainable fat loss.

7) You work so hard at the gym and in the kitchen during the work week, but it all falls apart on the weekends. Even just a single day of reckless eating and inactivity can undermine an entire week of discipline and hard work. Two days can be catastrophic and can actually have you losing ground. Accept that healthy living is for life – not just for when you feel like it or when it’s convenient/easy. If you have a bad habit that undermines your progress (e.g. binge eating, binge drinking, sugar feeding frenzies, etc.), then start addressing it and working on ways to manage and eventually eliminate it.

8) You’ve tried too much, too soon – and you’ve striven for perfection. This is all-too-common and particularly when people are making New Year’s resolutions. Maybe you’ve made big plans to change your body for the better. You’ve got the perfect diet picked out, a customized meal plan, and an exercise program that would match a professional athletes training schedule. You’re ready to go and your program couldn’t be any more effective. If you actually manage to begin this massive undertaking, it might seem easy at first, but you get burned out after a few days, and have all but given up after a week or two. So, here’s the thing: changing habits is never easy, especially when trying to change several of them at once. Focus on making gradually lifestyle adjustments rather than all-or-nothing attempts. Excellence should be your goal, not perfection. It’s the more effective strategy in the long run.

9) You tried dieting, rather than lifestyle adjustment. There’s a statistic that gets tossed around the weight loss industry that 95% of dieters fail, and of the ones who fail, the vast majority of them rebound to gain more weight back than they originally lost. Whether or not that 95% figure is 100% accurate, it isn’t that far off from the truth. So, why don’t we take a lesson and admit that dieting doesn’t just suck, it doesn’t even work for the vast majority of people. Clearly, we need something else. And that something is a system for lifestyle adjustment. The difference is that diets are temporary, quick-fix solutions that you go “on” then “off.” Diets are a means to an end. Whereas, a lifestyle approach focuses on building healthy habits into your daily schedule that will help you not just achieve your weight loss goals, but also keep the weight off for the long haul because the new habits will support ongoing health and fitness. Speaking of systems…

10) You tried a random collection of “cherry-picked” strategies rather than using a fine-tuned, proven system. One thing I like to tell people is that their body is a current representation of their past and current daily habits. In other words, everything you’ve been doing so far has given you the body you have right now. This can only mean that in order to dramatically change your body, you must change everything (or at least, almost everything) about the way you live your life. It’s going to take a lot, and far more than just a few tips for most of us. So, rather than try to randomly piece together some winning strategies, instead consider adopting a fool-proof system like Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle that is science-backed and guaranteed to work if you do the work.

11) You never had goals to begin with. Goals don’t just identify where you’re going, but they also clarify how to get there in your mind. Goal-setting has been repeatedly confirmed to be a vital first step in any successful body transformation, and over-looking this crucial step is the surest way to getting nowhere fast. Set laser-specific S.M.A.R.T.E.R. goals (specific, measurable, accountable, realistic, time-bound, emotional, reviewed often) and give yourself a deadline to accomplish them.

12) You “wing it” instead of making plans and sticking with them. If you just go with the flow and hope for the best, then you won’t be ready whenever something rocks the boat and doesn’t align with your goals. And here’s the thing: life is a pretty rocky boat all the time. Maybe I’m the exception, but it’s not often that things are constantly going smoothly for me, and if I don’t have a plan, then it’s that much easier to foil under pressure. Having a plan and preparing in advance to stick with that plan is always better than having no plan at all. ‘Nuf said.

13) You over-obsess about minor details instead of sticking with the primary effective strategies. This is a big one, and especially since the advent and surge of information sharing on the internet. Too many people are guilty of latching onto a new, hot trend that promises to deliver all their hopes and dreams in only five seconds a day. When in reality, their time and energy would be much better spent focusing on the strategies that we already know work (e.g. good nutrition, physical training, etc.). With so much information available at our fingertips, it’s becoming easier than ever to mistake the forest for the trees. So, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. And don’t make the mistake of paralysis by analysis. When in doubt, take action on what you know will work and reevaluate your decision based on your results. Speaking of trivial matters…

14) You ate too many miracle berries and dark chocolate, and you drank too much red wine for your own good. Yes, I’ve read the headlines, and even some of the research studies about the health benefits of drinking red wine and how dark chocolate is good for your heart health, but here’s the thing: all the miracle berries in the world won’t help you lose weight and improve your health. And hopefully it doesn’t take a miracle for you to figure this out and admit to yourself that it’s the truth. So, stop buying into all the myths that the fruit-loops like to throw around to make themselves money off of what the general public doesn’t know or understand, and start doing the things that you know that you know that you know DO actually work.

15) You give up at the tiniest hint of difficulty. Let’s face it. Fat loss is hard work, especially when it is done healthfully and naturally (and thus, permanently). Anyone who tells you it’s going to be easy is lying to you. So, roll your sleeves up and get your boots on (or your sneakers) because it’s going to take some real work. And you’ve got to commit to yourself that you’re going to do it ahead of time. It’s certainly not going to be easy, but it is going to be worth it. When the pain of staying the same exceeds the pain of making changes in your life, that’s when you’ll be ready. You can either spend 90 minutes a day in pain, or spend 90 years of your life suffering.

16) You’ve tried to do it alone. If there is one thing that makes fat loss easier, it’s when you don’t have to do it alone. Oftentimes, one of the best things you can do is find a support system to keep you on track and hold you up when the going gets tough. A training partner, or even just an accountability partner, can be just the help you need to see it through to the finish – and then some. But it doesn’t have to be just one person. You can join a group, and the internet has made this infinitely easier with places like the Burn The Fat Inner Circle (where I’m a member and the Training Department manager) thriving with activity and thousands of people supporting each other in their fat loss goals. It’s certainly not easy to lose fat, but it’s much easier with help.

17) Your sweet tooth (or other food craving/addiction) gets the best of you at all the wrong times. Sometimes, all it takes is for one unexpected treat or snack to push you over the edge and into a calorie surplus. A surprising amount of snack foods and goodies are incredibly dense in calories, and just a few bites can undermine an entire day of planned meals. So, anticipate the unexpected and come up with a plan for how to deal with it (e.g. complete avoidance, self-control, calculated indulgences, etc.).

18) You followed a low-carb diet for far too long. A low carb diet can be a great short-term solution for fat loss, especially to break through a plateau. But for most people, going on a low carb diet for extended periods of time isn’t a good idea, especially extremely low carb diets. It all comes down to your individual carbohydrate tolerance (aka carb sensitivity). Some people do much better on high carb diets, and others do better on low carb diets. So, what’s most important is figuring out your level of carb tolerance and then focusing on meeting your individual needs by eating complex carbs as the primary source. Save the low carb dieting for the wannabes or for those times when you need to push through a fat loss plateau.

19) You never identified your body type to begin with. Believe it or not, but there are great variations between people of different body types, and it directly affects how you lose weight. Naturally, understanding what type of body you have will help you to figure out the best course of action for fat loss. So, if the terms ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph are completely foreign to you, and you’re not sure which one, or ones, that you are, then be sure to do a little research to figure it out for yourself and adjust your plan accordingly.

20) You thought spending money on supplements, diet pills, or fat burners would cure your problem. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could take a pill that would enhance everything about our lives? Well, I’m sorry to burst your bubble, but life doesn’t exactly work like that. I know, the truth hurts. But the great thing about the truth is that it’s always true. So, repeat after me: “I cannot buy better health. I cannot buy better fitness. I cannot buy fat loss.” Thank you. Carry on.

21) You thought starving and depriving yourself was the only way to lose weight. You don’t have to eat like a bird to lose fat, and eating too little can actually do more harm than good by weakening your metabolism and sabotaging your long-term progress. The key is finding a happy medium by using a conservative calorie deficit. For most people, that’s between 10-30% below your baseline calorie needs. If you push beyond that 30% deficit point, then you increase the risk of having your body enter starvation mode and kick in all sorts of health and fat loss hindering survival processes.

22) You thought you had to eat “healthy foods” and deprive yourself of tasty and delicious food in order to lose weight. I hate to be the one to break it to you, but you absolutely don’t need to deprive yourself of “the good stuff” in order to eat well and lose fat. What is usually the case is that you simply don’t know how to eat foods that are not only healthy and nutritious, but also delicious. There’s a learning curve involved with preparing any new type of food, and those that want to not just eat good food, but enjoy good food will have to learn how to cook delicious and nutritious meals. Like anything worth having, it just takes time and practice. And when trying to decide whether or not to eat a slice of cake, or just have a beer with the guys, etc., just remember that nothing tastes as good as being lean feels.

23) You made excuses that you know aren’t true. There is no shortage of excuses out there, but the truth is that you are NOT: too old, too young, too fat, too injured, too sick, too far gone, or too anything else. People have a knack for overcoming incredible amounts of adversity to achieve something that is important to them, and the truth is that most people have it much harder than we do. I can virtually guarantee that someone older/fatter/weaker/etc. than you has achieved the exact same goal you have, and if they can do it, then you can, too. Everyone has excuses, but that doesn’t stop some people from achieving their goals no matter what. Be one of those people.

24) You followed a generic, one-size-fits-all, cookie-cutter diet program that doesn’t account for your individual needs. There is no such thing as a perfect diet for everybody. The perfect diet is always – ALWAYS – personalized to an individual’s needs and goals. Therefore, whenever looking for a diet or nutrition program to follow, it must be customizable to an individual’s needs and goals. In the same breath, stay away from diet programs that espouse dogmatic policies and uphold restrictive rules about eating – telling you to only eat certain foods and not others, etc. Your fat loss program should not limit or constrain you. It should liberate you and provide a way to achieve your goals in the way you want to achieve them. Your individual preferences are also important. I mean, seriously, who wants to eat the same stuff all the time – especially when it’s not the things you’d like to be eating?

25) When you failed or hit a plateau in the past, you gave in and gave up. Nothing works forever – not even the best, most customized fat loss program will work forever because that’s not the way the human body works. We eventually adapt, and therefore, plateau is inevitable. Change is the only constant we can hold onto. The key is to never give up, and just keep going – no matter what. So next time you hit a plateau, or a particularly difficult time, instead of giving up: reevaluate your plan and your past results, start over based on the feedback you’ve received, and get right back onto the wagon. You’ve only truly failed if you give up. This next point will help prevent that…

26) BONUS: You stopped believing in yourself. Now, stay with me here because this isn’t just some positive thinking mumbo-jumbo. And I know, I know. I only promised 25 tips, but this one is so important, I just couldn’t leave it out. In order to enact positive change in your life, you must – you MUST – believe in yourself. And not just believe in your general abilities as a human being, but believe that YOU can do it – and will do it. Yes, you. Right now – even this very moment – you have the power to alter the course of your life and change your destiny. I’ll quote two men whom I admire to get this final point across:

“Never forget: This very moment, we can change our lives. There never was a moment, and never will be, when we are without power to change our destiny. This second, we can turn the tables on Resistance. This second, we can sit down and do our work.” – Steven Pressfield.

“There’s no secret to getting started. You simply decide and then take your first step. With each subsequent step, the next one becomes easier.” — Tom Venuto

So, sit down and have a heart-to-heart talk with yourself, and admit to yourself that you really can do it, and that you can start right now.

How to Actually Benefit From This Article and Finally Start Moving Forward With Your Weight Loss Goals

It’s never too late to be who you might have been. George Eliot

Now that you’ve read through the list, and have picked out your top two or three things to work on, please acknowledge that this article was not for your information so much as it was for your action! Don’t just read about these things and make a mental note. You’ve done that too many times already. Instead, pro-actively seek to correct the problems that you’ve identified. And don’t wait until tomorrow. Start today, and right now if you can. A good first step is to write your list out on paper and post it somewhere you’ll see it.

And if you read through the list above, and found that several of the items applied to you personally (not just a few), then take action on some of the advice right now. If you feel like you need a change, admit to yourself that it’s not going to be easy. If it was, you would have achieved your goals by now – and probably long ago. So, do yourself a favor and make it as simple as possible for yourself to succeed. Take the guesswork out of the equation and use a time-proven and results-proven system that many others have used already. Don’t go it alone. Believe in yourself and banish the excuses from your mind. They are only an illusion anyways.

The Bottom Line

If you’re sick and tired of getting nowhere and you want to put a stake in the ground that TODAY you will commit to changing your life – once and for all – then pick up a copy of Tom Venuto’s of Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle system. I’ve personally seen it work over-and-over again for people from all walks of life. It’s truly the best there is, and it’s the go-to system that hundreds of thousands of people have been using for the last decade to “burn the fat” together. You really can’t go wrong with it. Or, you could go it alone like you always have, and see how that works out, but don’t say I didn’t warn you.

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Broad and deep. Those are two words that come to mind after previewing the actual product materials in the Clubbell Flow Evolution. I was lucky enough to be sent a copy of the program to beta test several weeks ago, and I’ve been pouring over it ever since so that I could bring you this product review today. Now that I’ve downloaded and previewed the actual finalized product materials themselves, I’m practically speechless. OK, ok, if you know me – I’m not exactly speechless, but this is a seriously impressive program – one that has transcended far beyond my expectations. But I guess I should have expected that from the likes of Shane Heins who is infamous for over-delivering on everything he creates. The nerve!

Just this morning, I stumbled across a Clubbell Flow Evolution product review by CST Head Coach John Belkewitch (see here), and I wanted to share something he said that struck a chord with me. John is a fitness coach and physical culturist whom I admire and respect, and I think he hit the nail on the head when he said: “If I was stranded on a desert island and could only take with me one clubbell program that’s currently out there on the market, it would absolutely be Clubbell Flow Evolution.” That is so spot-on, and I couldn’t have said it better myself. So, if you’re on the fence, I’d suggest taking John’s advice and just go for it. You won’t regret it, and if you’re still doubting, the rest of this review will help you to see why.

The Clubbell Flow Evolution is, first and foremost, a physical conditioning system that draws on the many unique advantages of the Circular Strength Training system and the clubbell training tool. But it is so much more than that, in that, it is a road map to help one transform not just their body, but their entire life by drawing on the catalyst of physical transformation. Needless to say, there’s a lot to it. So, in this review, I’m going to go deep into the main reasons why this is such an outstanding program and provide you with as much information as I can to help you make up your mind about whether it’s right for you.

Clubbell Flow Evolution – What is it?

The Clubbell Flow Evolution is the third installment in the Clubbell Evolution training series, and it quite appropriately completes the trinity of Shane’s clubbell training products. I’ve reviewed the prior two programs in the past, with extremely favorable remarks, and I have and will continue to recommend them to clubbell training enthusiasts because they are both excellent in unique ways. In fact, the first two programs, Clubbell Mass Evolution and Clubbell Hero Evolution, were both so good that it’s hard to imagine making something even better, but the Clubbell Flow Evolution does just that. And I’m not talking just a little bit better either.

This new program is definitely a deeper evolution of Shane’s products, and the best way I can describe it is that the Clubbell Flow Evolution is a Quantum Leap beyond the first two in programming, delivery, and the potential for positively changing your life – not just your health and fitness. It’s on a new playing field in a league of its own. And it’s really fitting, too – being the final installment in the Clubbell Evolution series. It’s always good to go out with a bang, and Shane has done that, and more. And honestly, even though this is the last program in this series, I think he’s just getting started.

In terms of what you actually get when you purchase, you’re buying a digital (ie downloadable) comprehensive clubbell training program. It includes video and PDF files that you can view on your computer, laptop, tablet, or smart phone. There are instructional videos, workout follow-along videos, and warmup and cooldown videos, along with PDF manuals to help you streamline the process of learning the exercises and getting to work. Basically, everything you need to completely and fully follow the program and transform your health, fitness, and lifestyle for the better is laid out for you in digital format. ‘Nuf said.

Sneak peek of the first thing I like about Clubbell Flow Evolution: There are not one, but three comprehensive training programs in this product package. You read that right. This is not just one program. When you buy, you’re actually getting three programs in one, and get this. Each program is a whopping 9 months long! Yes, that’s over two years worth of training programs, and after spending all morning downloading the GIGS and GIGS of data using my ultra-high speed fiber optic internet, I can tell you with assurance that there is a LOT of material to work through. But more on that later.

Note: you’ll need at least 6 GB of hard drive space to download it all to your local computer. If you just don’t have the Gigs, you can stream it all online.

So, who is Shane Heins?

Shane Heins is the founder of the Dare to Evolve organization and is also a Head Coach for the Circular Strength Training system – the highest achievement in the CST coaching hierarchy. Shane also happens to be a friend of mine, and even though he’s a bit wacky at times (and even wackier in person), he’s a solid guy with a good head on his shoulders (and not just because he rocks a Mohawk).

And here’s the cool part, Shane is not a man trying to make a quick buck or sell as much merchandise as possible. Shane Heins is in the business of change, and his goal is to enact positive change in the lives of all those people whom he reaches through his Dare to Evolve platform. He is one of the most sincere, genuine men I’ve ever had the honor of calling my friend, and I can, without question, recommend that you follow his work and trust his word. And if you don’t know Shane already, once you’ve read through the Introductory Guide in the program materials, you’ll understand exactly what I mean.

What I Like About Clubbell Flow Evolution

There is a lot to like about the Clubbell Flow Evolution, particularly because, as a product, this is a further evolution from Shane’s prior programs. All of the positive things I’ve said in the past about the other two programs also apply to this one – the quality, professionalism, value, user-friendliness, everything! So, I’ll try not to rehash too much and focus on the major points I want to get across to save us both some time (you can read the other reviews if you want to know ALL the details here and here).

As I said before, this is not just one program. You’re actually getting three programs in one package, for a total of 27 months worth of training programs. It’s an incredible amount of material to work through, and the best part is that each program caters to a unique goal that also coincides with what kind of equipment you have on hand. So, the first of those 9 month programs only requires a single 5 lb clubbell and it is meant for restorative and general movement quality purposes – improving mobility, relieving tension, etc. The next program requires a pair of moderately heavy clubbells for endurance-based, doubles training – perfect for athletes or those with high activity vocational demands (and also for fat loss goals). And the last program requires a single, heavier clubbell for strength/hypertrophy work. So, no matter what your goals are, you’ll be able to start with a program that is most suitable for you, instead of having to just follow along with a stock, cookie-cutter routine as best you can.

And that’s a big theme in the Clubbell Flow Evolution (CBFE): matching the program to the actual needs of the end user. The CBFE meets you where you are today – your skill level, conditioning level, everything – and that’s a rare quality in a do-it-yourself fitness program. There are four different training schedules that you can follow, so that you can match your program to your time available. There are even levels of commitment available in case you only want to devote X amount of time to the program (maybe you want to do something else alongside it). Couple that with different levels of exercise sophistication, levels of workout difficulty, and an intuitive self-coaching formula to make sure your workouts take you right to your edge, and no further, and you have an award-winning equation. It’s the epitome of customizable – as close as you can get without actually hiring a coach for one-on-one training.

Not only is there a ton of material to learn and digest, but each component is extremely thorough in its presentation, too. If you’ve used the Clubbell Mass Evolution and Clubbell Hero Evolution programs, then it’s probably too obvious to say that this new one will be extremely user-friendly. It’s literally plug and play easy. Everything is laid out for you in advance, and there’s no guesswork involved. You simply use the quick-start guide to figure out where to begin, and within minutes, you will have figured out exactly where to start and what to do. Of course, the downside of this benefit is that you’ll have no excuses not to succeed. All you need to do is apply effort and do the work. Yeah, Shane makes it that easy (ie hard) for you.

Now, I’ve been guilty of geeking out over topics like program design and periodization, among other things. So, I’ll try to contain myself on this next talking point, but let me just say that from what I can tell, the program design in Clubbell Flow Evolution is borderline-genius in its organization. Normally, when I’m evaluating a program for myself, I tend to think of ways that I might have changed a little detail here or there, but I had no such inclination while going through the training cycles. When I first took a look, I simply sat in a dumbfounded state of awe, saying to myself, things like, “that makes so much sense!” In fact, if you had been a fly on the wall when I first started going through it all, you may have seen inquisitive expressions and the occasional jaw drop. I seriously think that the program design is brilliant in its execution, and any fitness professional worth their credentials will be able to tell you with conviction that this program will be extremely effective for health-first body transformation purposes – regardless of which of the three programs you start with.

So, the bottom line is that this program works. It will help you completely transform your body from the inside out. If you follow the program and do the work, you’re going to be feeling better, moving better, and looking better – and I bet you’ll start to notice a difference after your first session. That’s part of the so-called magic of CST-inspired programs (it’s really just good programming) – they always leave you feeling better than when you started. Give it a couple of weeks, and you’ll noticeably feel much better and you’ll even start to notice some changes in the mirror. Give it a few months and it could literally change your life.

Another great thing about the Clubbell Flow Evolution is that there are lot’s of clever new exercises. There’s just a lot of new, fun stuff to be working on, but it doesn’t stop there. You see, Shane has created a systematic progression to get people using not just single exercises, but also combination routines and clubbell flows. These are advanced level training strategies, and the fact that Shane has included them as part of the curriculum tells me that Shane is putting his trust in the system, knowing that anyone can train themselves to a high level of proficiency with the right tools in place. In other words, he’s giving you the tools, and trusting you to use them effectively, a trademark of a selfless coach.

So, if you’ve been training with clubbells for years and think you’ve seen and tried it all – think again! There’s a ton of new stuff, and as I mentioned before, there is a borderline-genius implementation of incremental progression – one of the most important training principles to adhere to – no matter what your goal is. In each of the three programs, rudimentary exercises eventually progress into combination routines, which eventually progress into sophisticated clubbell training flows – and each stage is a seamless transition. This is textbook incremental progression, and it literally takes you by the hand until you are performing at a very high level of training.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that all of the product materials are of top-notch quality. The videos, in particular, have superb audio and video quality – the best yet of all Shane’s programs. He went above and beyond what was necessary, and the quality shows. I just wish there weren’t so many Gigs of data!

This leads me to my last point in this section: value. Even at the full price, this is an incredibly great value. For less than the cost of a couple personal training sessions, you’re getting a comprehensive system to transform your body over the next two years or longer. Seriously, Shane could be charging that much for just ONE of the three programs, and by that logic, he could charge triple and I would still think it’s worth it. If you buy this program, and actually use it, then you will be not just satisfied, but thrilled that you invested the money. You won’t regret the decision to buy at all, but you must do the work.

OK, that’s enough involuntary gushing from the over-eager clubbell warrior…

What I don’t like

If there is one fault with the Clubbell Flow Evolution, it’s that I can’t find any fault at all. I really can’t, and if you’re a regular reader of mine, you know how hard I try and that I’m completely honest about how I feel about each program I review. Sorry, but I simply cannot find anything worth criticizing, except perhaps the absence of a superhero theme and a bonus leotard to train in. Maybe I will identify some drawbacks at some point in the future, and if so, I’ll update this review, but I wouldn’t hold my breath, if I were you.

The Bottom Line

I remember when Shane released his first program, Clubbell Mass Evolution, and I said that the product was so good that I only wish there was more. Well, the Clubbell Flow Evolution is the MORE I was looking for. This is hands-down, the single-best clubbell training program available today, and I’ve tried them all! So, I don’t care who you are. If you have clubbells (or would like some) and have a desire to radically transform your health, fitness, and your quality of life, then you need to buy the Clubbell Flow Evolution. Pick up your copy at the link below…

And if you have to get just one of Shane’s programs, and you’re trying to decide which one, make it the Clubbell Flow Evolution – not just because it’s a whole lot more material and programs to work through, but also because it’s the deepest and most sophisticated product that Shane has created thus far. It’s quite literally the perfect legacy product for the clubbell evolution series.

Now, before I send you off to check out the program for yourself, I must warn you: be prepared to do some introspection the moment you start going through the materials. If you’re thinking about getting this program just because you want a good workout, then you’ll miss the point of the entire program. There’s some deep stuff for true lifestyle transformation in here, and it’s only possible because Shane opened up and shared a piece of his heart with all those who will Dare to Evolve and find Serenity in the Hurricane we call life.

So, go forth and embrace the hurricane. You’ll learn more about what that really means at the official site and in the product materials themselves…

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Shane is a friend of mine and he was kind enough to send me the same materials that he sent over to his beta-testers for his upcoming program. So, I basically got an inside look at the goods – at least the program design portion of the product itself. Over the last several weeks, I’ve given it a fairly thorough look-see, and have tried out a few of the sessions to get a feel for it. So far, I’m quite impressed!

I’m short on time today, but I did manage to film a quick round out of the strength endurance cycle while I was training recently, and I wanted to get it up for you prior to the official product release.

This is one round of the work portion of a session from the strength endurance cycle out of Clubbell Flow Evolution. Enjoy!

Clubbell Flow Evolution – Workout Session

Again, that was just one round of three, and it is meant to be preceded by a workout-specific warmup and followed by an exercise-specific cooldown. It’s really quite an exhaustive program and a deeper evolution of Shane’s work. I’m looking forward to bringing you my complete product review. It’s looking like it will hopefully be ready by tomorrow (5/4/2012). Stay tuned!

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More Information

And while you’re waiting, feel free to check out some of the sample workouts and other info about Shane’s programs.

The Clubbell Mass Evolution Review

The Clubbell Hero Evolution Review + Sample Workout

The Clubbell Mass Evolution Lower Body Workout

Interview with Shane Heins About Clubbell Training For Building Muscle

The Complete Clubbell Review

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