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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Note: I just got a copy of TACFIT Survival this morning. So, naturally, I have not used the entire program, and this TACFIT Survival Review is based on my first impressions.

The TACFIT entourage just released a new training program called TACFIT Survival. Truth be told, I have been looking forward to this for a number of months, but I didn’t know it was being released today until this morning when a few of you wrote to me about it (thanks!). I have not used TACFIT Survival before, but in my travels, I’ve spoken with a few people that have attended a TACFIT Survival seminar, and I’ve heard comments ranging from “it’s freaking awesome” to “I thought I was going to die, and then I was done!” Needless to say, I’ve gotten mixed feedback, but overall, everything has been really positive.

Anyways, I just downloaded the entire program a few hours ago, and have had a quick looksee at all the materials. I took one session through a test drive (video forthcoming). As can be expected from a TACFIT program, it’s good stuff as far as I can tell, but it’s not necessarily RMAX’s finest from a product quality standpoint – in my humble opinion. That said, there’s no doubt in my mind that this is a solid program and I bet many of you will enjoy using it as I will in the future. I thought I’d give you my initial thoughts while the launch sale is still running (31% off until Sunday, April 15. Yep, that’s THIS Sunday!). So, hopefully, this review will help you figure out if TACFIT Survival is right for you and your goals.

In case you’re already familiar with the other TACFIT programs out there, TACFIT Survival is very much like TACFIT Commando. So, if you’ve enjoyed TACFIT Commando (I know that at least several dozen of my readers have from all the messages and comments I’ve received over the years), then you’ll also enjoy TACFIT Survival. They are certainly not one in the same, but they are quite similar in many ways. So, in that case, if you want more training materials to work through, TACFIT Survival will be right up your alley.

But for those that aren’t familiar with the other TACFIT programs, what’s all the fuss about TACFIT Survival? What’s inside the program, what do you have to do, and most importantly, what can it do for you? Well, now that you’ve asked, let’s have a look.

What is TACFIT Survival and what do you get in the package after you buy?

TACFIT Survival is a bodyweight strength and conditioning program that was created as a complementary fitness program for a martial art known as Hisardut (aka survival jiujitsu) using the TACFIT system as a delivery model. In other words, TACFIT Survival is a complete workout program for those who would like the conditioning and movement health of a fighter from using one of the most sophisticated physical fitness systems in the world.

It was created by a man named Alberto Gallazzi, whom I’ve met and trained with twice, but really don’t know all that much about. He’s been a trainer to special operations units and has also made a living as a high-profile bodyguard for clients like Madonna, George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, and Gwyneth Paltrow, among others. Yeah, I know, I haven’t heard of any of them either! (kidding)

Anyways, from the couple of times I’ve learned from Alberto, he has been an excellent instructor and seems like the real deal. He also has a, how shall I say… badass look and feel about him, which naturally lends itself well in the TACFIT enterprise. Needless to say, Alberto is an excellent instructor, and more importantly, he walks the walk. I think that alone is enough to ensure the value contained within TACFIT Survival.

So, in regards to what you’ll actually get when you buy TACFIT Survival, it’s a digital/downloadable product (no need to wait for shipping) with 3 different workout programs at varying levels of difficulty. Each program is 28 days long. So, you’re getting about 3 months worth of workouts total. You’ll actually be purchasing a couple PDF files and several video files – both instructional and follow-along workout videos. They can be viewed on a desktop, tablet, phone, etc.

TACFIT Survival Sample Workout

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Alberto Gallazzi - creator of TACFIT Survival

What I Like About TACFIT Survival

I’ve reviewed several TACFIT programs now, and so I’ll start off this section by saying that I like that TACFIT Survival is a TACFIT program. If that doesn’t make sense to you, then allow me to explain. You see, I’ve liked almost every TACFIT program that has been released because TACFIT is a superb system for health-first fitness and strength and conditioning, among other things. There’s a lot to love about TACFIT programs, including, but not limited to, the following:

-TACFIT Survival has different levels of difficulty built right into the program, so anyone regardless of fitness level can benefit from it.

-Both recovery and injury-prevention techniques are included in the program design to ensure optimal results.

-All of the workouts are short and sweet and don’t require a large time commitment, and there are different scheduling options available, so you can customize it to your individual needs. This can be used by all but the busiest of people. And if you’re even too busy for this, contact me and we’ll talk.

-The training sessions are challenging, but manageable, and they are also scalable to not just your conditioning level, but also to your skill level. So, no matter who you are, this program will meet you where you are and take you to your edge, and no further.

-TACFIT Survival is user-friendly and truly plug and play. Although, it is missing some of the key features that other TACFIT programs have included before, such as progress tracking materials (ie training calendars, workout journals, etc.). Regardless, you can literally begin this program within minutes of reviewing the materials (after downloading all the Gigabytes of data, that is).

-You don’t need any equipment to perform TACFIT Survival, which I always think is a nice touch in a do-it-yourself workout program. So, if you have a little bit of floor space, you can do the entire program – no further investment required. No gym, no dumbbells, no nothing!

-For CSTers and TACFITers, there is also a good bit of new material (at least, new to me). The instruction manual is yet another evolution in the TACFIT model and will provide you with some new insight into the system. But that’s not nearly as exciting as the fact that you’ll even learn some new cool movements, that I assume Alberto came up with himself. Much of this is NOT rehashed, which is a big plus, in my book. I’m always happy to learn new ways to train!

-And as is typical with TACFIT products, this program is a very high value for your money. Even at the full price, you’re getting three months of complete training programs for less than the cost of a couple personal training sessions. This is dirt cheap folks, and you’re getting a lot of value for your dollar. If you actually use the program, you’ll be more than happy that you spent the money.

TACFIT Survival Cons

My main gripe with TACFIT Survival is that most of this program was filmed during a live seminar at Wolf Fitness Systems in Salinas, CA. The instructional and follow-along videos are essentially a collection of clips that were taken during the seminar itself (with live participants). So, this product was not necessarily originally meant for video instruction, and thus, isn’t optimized for this learning medium. It’s been put together using bits and pieces from the seminar, which has its downsides and limitations. For example, Alberto’s English is excellent, but the audio quality in the instructional videos is only marginal, and sometimes poor. You won’t be able to hear everything he is saying, and it’s too bad because his instruction and coaching cues are excellent. Also, some of the camera shots aren’t all that great, and the overall video quality is so-so. If you’re a complete beginner and have never done any of these exercises before, you may have trouble figuring out exactly what to do.

Also, when I said this program is very much like TACFIT Commando, I meant it! There is only one training protocol included for the moderate and high intensity training sessions – the 20/10×8 protocol (20 seconds of work, followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated 8 times). I’m one who wishes there was more variety, and I’m not a fan of using just one primary training protocol for months at a time, but as long as you know about this ahead of time, it’s not a big mark off.

All that said, the content and information is solid, as is the instruction. So, if you don’t care about the formatting issues, then there really isn’t much to not like about TACFIT Survival.

The Bottom Line: Who is this product best-suited for?

The bottom line is that TACFIT Survival is a superb fitness program. Overall, I think the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages when taking an objective look at the entire product and evaluating what it can do for you. There is a lot of value delivered with this simple program, and the price is unmatched in an industry stuffed with over-priced, useless training programs that don’t cater to an individuals needs like TACFIT programs do.

Now, again, I haven’t used TACFIT Survival myself (outside of one training session so far), but after taking one look at the program, I am beyond sure that you will burn fat, build muscle, and improve your conditioning while injury-proofing your body and fine-tuning some tactical-specific movement skills. Obviously, you’ll also be gaining all of the other benefits that come along with an exercise program.

So, if you’re a TACFIT veteran or a martial artist who is looking for a new conditioning system to try out, then TACFIT Survival is a no-brainer. You’ll be well-served and you’ll probably love it. It may even rock your world, or something like that. That said, I think anyone who is interested in a high standard of fitness would enjoy TACFIT Survival as well. It’s just another solid program that will provide you with good physical training folks – plain and simple. But as I often say, that doesn’t mean that TACFIT Survival is the right product for everybody, which is why you need to see it for yourself.

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