Check out those who have bravely gone before you…
I’m very proud of the results achieved on the Intense Conditioning program so far so I guess this is something of a showcase!
There are hundreds of transformation photos because this isn’t that kind of program, although as you’ll see it is very possible!
Two of these people are my personal training clients but they followed the program as spelt out in Intense Conditioning, like everybody else.
There are also some quotes taken straight off the community site I used to test and alter the program as it developed – you can see those at the bottom!
9 inches added to standing long-jump, 7 minutes off 10km time AND
husband thinks she’s athletic with a great bum!
"Already, I have seen my strength and power increase e.g. in a recent jump test my distance increased by 9 inches, I have started to snatch with a 20kg kettle bell and I increased my box squat weight by 7.5kg.
I can also run faster and in 3 months have knocked 7 mins off my 10k time. Whilst losing weight was not one of my goals, my body fat percentage has dropped to 17.2% and my husband has commented on how 'athletic' I look and how my 'bum' is smaller!
This training regime coupled with following the nutritional advice (most of the time!) is not difficult and it becomes a lifestyle change.
I have to say that the variety in the sessions keeps me motivated and its amazing that it can all be done without the need for expensive equipment.
The results speak for themselves and I am already starting to feel all 'fired up' for this event. At least I know that I will be physically and mentally more capable than last time and I stand a good chance of achieving my target of completing the Tough Guy endurance / assault course event in under 3 hours, 30 minutes better than last year!"
Maria Wills, Education Officer, Nottingham
Shedding body fat and getting stronger EVERY week
"Hi Jon
I'm loving the Intense Conditioning program! I especially like the way it builds you up from start to finish. Every session I feel stronger and more capable. In fact more capable in everyday life as well - never thought about that until now!
Things like carrying plant pots and bringing in shopping etc and then still having loads of energy to play with my daughter! (I think she must've been on your program too!)
The sessions are by no means easy and really are for people who have the will and desire to get the best out of their bodies. It's certainly not for the gym-goer who likes to read their mags whilst riding the stationary bike for an hour.
It definitely gives you back what you put in. One of the best things I like about it is the fact that no session is exactly the same - it really avoids that feeling of being in that same old workout rut!
I've used Turbulence Training before and I respect Craig Ballantyne a hell of a lot
but I can honestly say I achieved more in your program than on 5 months on his.
Anyway I will be using your program long after the trial is over and obviously any other new programs your devious mind can come up with!"
Jason Stiles, South Africa
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UK trainer loves the adaptability of the “best program ever”
"I can honestly say that without a doubt Jon's programme is the best programme I have ever followed. The programme was based on Intervals, Strength and Conditioning style work-outs.
I was able to utilise the programme at home with the various pieces of equipment I had, and the beauty of it was that I could also choose to do the work-outs outside if I wanted too.
The work-outs changed and progressed as the weeks went by, and I was able to complete them in under 40mins which for someone as busy as me is a huge bonus.
I was challenged absolutely to my max, but kept going even though at times my mind was screaming at me to stop!
The difference for me was that the intensity was adaptable to my fitness level so I was motivated from the start. Be warned, you need to have a reasonable level of fitness to begin this programme!
It was challenging, fun, different every day, contrasting and difficult but hugely enjoyable!
I would not hesitate to recommend Intense Conditioning to those of you that need that extra spark to your work-outs."
Charlotte Wall, Purple Fitness
http://www.purplefitness.co.uk
Busy dad drops 9kg, 7% body fat improves leg strength AND takes 4 minutes off 10km with hardly any running
"I'm an ordinary bloke with 2 kids (another on the way) and a busy and stressful job.
In January of this year I felt I needed to work out why I was committing time and effort to train, and positively decided that I wanted some results. This was about the time Jon unleashed Intense Conditioning.
I applied myself to a more regimented diet regime, with 2 Strength and 2 Conditioning sessions.
Don't get me wrong, I am no saint, and am susceptible to the odd pint or three, and a 'ruby murry'. However, I have found the nutrition system used surprisingly easy.
The training is always challenging & although I enter the gym with a sense of trepidation and a sinking feeling in my gut, I seem to battle through & have a sense of pride afterwards!
My weight has dropped from 89 Kg to 80 Kg, and body fat from 21% to under 14%.
I’ve been targeting improved leg strength, but have a dodgy knee, so have specifically avoided any heavy weights such as squats - the single leg methods used from Intense Conditioning are ideal! My legs are stronger and the knee is OK.
I’m also training for Tough Guy which is a hard cross country run / assault course event.
My 10 km time has fallen from 51 mins, to just under 47 mins, despite only managing a run every 2 weeks or so."
A.Marshall
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Bath’s top trainer takes her own fitness to new levels and loves easy nutrition strategies which helped her drop body fat
"Hi Jon
I just wanted to say thank you for producing a programme that has taken my fitness to new levels and been an enjoyable change to the usual old routine!
The variety of the sessions and flexibility to do most without much equipment are great and something that I will recommend to anyone who wants a serious butt kicking programme.
Although when I read some of the sessions titles such as “vomet comet” I knew it was going to be challenging, it’s not until you do it you realise how apt the names really are! However I ALWAYS feel great once I have done them and some only take about 20 minutes, which is perfect for our busy lifestyles.
I was also pleasantly surprised to see how easy some of your nutritional strategies are, and it’s been a great way, along with the intense training, to get body fat levels to drop fast. It surprised me how I still had the energy to train whilst dropping body fat!
As a personal trainer and bootcamp coach, it has been a great way for ME to follow a structured programme, and I can definitely see how my body shape and fitness have changed. There are exercises in the programme that I had never tried before and will be sure to include in future workouts.
Great programme if you want to get results - but watch out it’s not for the faint hearted."
Zita
Zita Personal Training
Bath (United Kingdom)
www.zitapersonaltraining.co.uk
www.bathbootcamp.co.uk
Busy mum, bootcamp owner and ex-triathlete finally discovers a program to push her limits and excite her again!
"Coming
from a performance and fitness background that includes a mixture
of
triathlon training for all distances up to half ironman, strength
and high intensity Bootcamp style training, I’ve found it difficult
in the past to find a program that challenges me without becoming
boring.
Intense Conditioning has provided variety every week, from plyometrics, interval
training, bodyweight work, isometrics, kettlebells, traditional weight
training and heaps more that’s why I’ve followed it the whole way through unlike other programs!
Each workout is also short enough to be able to squeeze into a busy schedule, but long and intense enough to provide a stimulus for adaptation.
I’ve improved my running speed, raised my anaerobic threshold, increased
my strength and improved my lean to fat weight ratio. My Bootcampers have
noticed an increase in my muscle definition and dropped from 14% to 12% body fat without changing my eating habits.
I’ve gone from barely being able to do a one legged squat to pushing out 20 or more on each leg with good form.
Not bad for a 41yo mother of 5 young children with limited time for training! I can't recommend this program highly enough. I just can't wait to see what else you’ve got in store for the future."
Joanne Butler
http://www.fitterfasteronline.com
The Global Intense Conditioning Trial As It Happened Across The World…
These are quotes from the guinea pigs who volunteered to trial Intense Conditioning before release.
Check out their comments as they battled through the program…
"Wow Jon, talk about an a** kicker. These workouts have helped me in both reducing my body fat level, but best part, improve my overall fitness. First noticed when a friend asked me to join him in some climbing. Since I haven't done it in a while thought I would be fighting to keep up since he does it regularly. Guess what, it actually seemed easier...."
"Le Tocq... You're an evil bugger!!"
"This certainly has been a great learning experience as well as a transformation."
"I can see how I have improved in past 5 weeks. This morning workout was solid. I mention in the title that "I did all I could" because I do not have a pair of heavier kettlebells. I started with my pair of 16kgs but after the first set of Jerks I switched to the 20kgs. I still knocked them out!"
"It is great to have you to be accountable to! Not just you Jon, but everyone who has signed up for this, and also everyone who is following this on my blog including my clients. I know this is going to help them reach new levels too."
"Well, I tackled the Terrible Twos workout. I didn't make 4 rounds. I finished 2 1/2 rounds in 26:25. I was so mad at myself for not completing all four rounds but I still kicked my own butt. I was getting dizzy and started to feel a headache coming on"
"I was able to put power into the swings like I never have before. "
"Interval run was awesome. My one minute intervals added up to 1 1/2 miles. I did the Boxers Dream MK 1 workout with hubby this morning. It was tough! I also did extreme swings again and my glutes are sore already! Woot!"
"OMG! That pack of cards w/o nearly killed me... Im not even exaggerating!!! I must have got about 100 thrusters in a row... couldn’t even use the weight in the end! 30 mins… killer!"
"I’m still getting fat loss results even though the workouts were reduced for the deload week!"
"Just done clear the deck........loved it in sick kind of way and thought my legs might explode!!"
"This morning something happened to my 24kg kettlebell. It did not feel as heavy as it normally does."
"Today was the third day in row to workout and I turned in personal bests for all of the exercises! "
"I have noticed that my conditioning has greatly improved. My heart rate returns to almost normal within 10 minutes of finishing a workout."
"The leg matrix was the killer. Took about a minute rest between each of the 3 rounds and could barely get my legs to move for the last of the squat jumps. I think I was fairly close to throwing up! But I loved it anyway. Really felt like I was achieving something with this."
"This morning I felt confident for 16kg up top and 24kg on the bottom for the Double Windmill, and I ripped through the first three sets in the superset with ease. So I could not resist it. I got the 20kg out and did the last set with 20kg on top and 24kg on the bottom, 44kg (97lbs). "
"The workout was great! I was concerned about the first superset because I did not think that I could hold the position for 60 seconds. I decided to hold a 16kg kettlebell and lasted 60 seconds. I impressed even myself! "
"Stemming from my new confidence in my snatches, I decided to add a new move to my repertoire. I practiced a one arm push press into a split jump. With the kettlebell in the rack position, I thrust the bell upward and meanwhile dropped down into a jump split with the kettlebell locked out overhead"
"Over the past few weeks my performance has improved so much! I’m beginning to understand how this came to be. I have really taken the "rest time" to be the most important factor in the workout. Even if I think that I need more time I do not take it! When my timer "beeps", I hit it! I realize now that it is NOT about approaching each set completely rested, but it is about cultivating a better performance."
"I was getting delirious by the end. Had to leave the jump after a while, just couldn’t do it, but on the other hand, did not stop!"
"I have noticed my clothes fitting differently over the week. I would not doubt that I have put on some muscle."
"I worked out with my boot campers this morning doing the Meltdown 300 Challenge. I have to say that I hit a new PR at 10:31 and I know it is because of this conditioning program. Thanks Jon for a challenging program. I'm truly loving it!"
"OMG... you are truly evil and insane! "
"In the past, I would have done 3 dips then moved on to the next exercise. This morning I knocked out all the sets and reps like I was fresh!"
"Even though it hurts to do everything, I know this is doing me good."
"Got through 44 cards when the 30 mins ran out. The next card to turn over was the joker, so I did the mountain climbers anyway and was absolutely wrecked. Can you believe there were no cards over 9 left in the deck. I managed to turn over every ace, picture card and all the high numbers!! This workout was great!!!"
"I was never much good at running, but have suddenly had an increase in speed. Endurance was always my thing. Coincidence....I think not! Thanks Jon!"
"Strength 7 completed. Another great, shorter workout!"
"I have done the majority of the workouts at home because this is what suits my lifestyle and time constraints. I don’t have a fancy gym at home either just a few kettlebells."
"It was good to do this training session away from home - I wanted to show the other ladies that you don’t have to stick to those barbie weights."
"I love this sort of workout, really gets the heart racing and just when you can’t do another one, you get to change exercises instead of resting-fantastic!!! "
"This training plan has been great to regain my focus on my own training and performance. I am loving it- although the workouts have been tough."
"‘Twelves’ done this morning-those squat jumps were a killer by the last set. Took approx 25 mins all up plus warm up and cool down. Bootcampers impressed by my new muscle definition!"