I am considering attending a Charles Poliquin seminar and/or internship in Australia in November, any feedback from those that have attended such events in the past? Was it worth the investment?
Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it! Did I mention ‘do it’?
I’ve been around this game for a while and wondered how much I could learn in 5 days but it was quite literally a life changing event for me - awesome! Can’t recommend it highly enough.
The one here is like $4000 at his facility and doesnt include lodging. Its only a week. I think the money would be better spent elsewhere.
The Seminar was by far the best I’ve ever been to and I’ve been to a lot. I highly recommend it. I’m sure the internship is great but there is no way I could come up with that kind of cash. I did think about it though.
Clearly people taking this kind of course are interested in pursuing a career, maybe his costs should cater more toward somebody starting a career.
[quote]will-of-iron wrote:
Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it! Did I mention ‘do it’?
I’ve been around this game for a while and wondered how much I could learn in 5 days but it was quite literally a life changing event for me - awesome! Can’t recommend it highly enough.[/quote]
Im a bit sceptical here…
has it increased your employment prospects?
Exactly what field was this great increase in knowledge in?
So it seems that all those who have in fact attended a seminar/internship consider it money well spent for one who want’s to work in the field? Any bad experiences? How has the knowledge transferred into increased income, results etc?
NZ~
From what I understand, it is worth the money. Now, as far as increasing income, there are a few things to consider.
A) If you want to be a S&C guy in a college, the internship will prove marginally helpful if you can keep your mouth shut and not explain to the head guy that he is a dumb ass… not a good plan. Charles is obviously WELL advanced past 99.9999% of who is out there, so it will help your athletes, but only if the head guy understands and approves of what you are doing.
B) Even at the highest levels of college, the first three years or so of training is so basis compared to what Charles is doing. You will get results no matter what, since most athletes haven’t done any lifting, and those that have are doing things they shouldn’t be… Now, I am not saying Charles’s protocols wouldn’t get BETTER results, but the job is to manage a large group of athletes, correct muscle imbalances, and try to lay a strong foundation… training elites with the best equipment is far from the college / HS / health club scene…
Dave Tate has said this time and again, and he is right. The biggest thing lacking in most athletes is basic strength.
C) Income in this industry is largely due to your ability as a business person, not what you know.
Case in point: Would you need to go to Charles to create Bigger, Faster, Stronger? No, it is as basic as they get, and cookie-cutter as hell. But, it is a pretty good program, easy to follow, and it is marketed all over the place… Same thing with the fitness coaches and SAQ guys I know.
If you provide a good experience, market it, provide results, and have a solid business model, the income will take care of itself.
Look at Crossfit, look at bootcamps, look at fitness coaches who drive around in hummers, etc, etc, etc.
But, if you want to really get some absolutely amazing info, and want to work with elites… start filling out those credit card apps.
If I didn’t have a kid on the way, and a house being built, I would meet you there!!
J
[quote]supermick wrote:
will-of-iron wrote:
Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it! Did I mention ‘do it’?
I’ve been around this game for a while and wondered how much I could learn in 5 days but it was quite literally a life changing event for me - awesome! Can’t recommend it highly enough.
Im a bit sceptical here…
has it increased your employment prospects?
Exactly what field was this great increase in knowledge in?
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I don’t blame you. The cost very nearly put me off too but it was worth every penny.
As far as increasing employment prospects, how do you measure that? I get significantly better results now so I would say, yes, prospects are increased.
The specific area Charles discussed was fat loss - a 5 day ‘symposium’.
I believe the info was priceless. Not only that but Charles digressed occasionally and talked about hypertrophy, strength, performance, jet lag, injuries etc etc.
The difference in my physique alone since then makes the price worthwhile for me.
[quote]will-of-iron wrote:
supermick wrote:
will-of-iron wrote:
Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it! Did I mention ‘do it’?
I’ve been around this game for a while and wondered how much I could learn in 5 days but it was quite literally a life changing event for me - awesome! Can’t recommend it highly enough.
Im a bit sceptical here…
has it increased your employment prospects?
Exactly what field was this great increase in knowledge in?
I don’t blame you. The cost very nearly put me off too but it was worth every penny.
As far as increasing employment prospects, how do you measure that? I get significantly better results now so I would say, yes, prospects are increased.
The specific area Charles discussed was fat loss - a 5 day ‘symposium’.
I believe the info was priceless. Not only that but Charles digressed occasionally and talked about hypertrophy, strength, performance, jet lag, injuries etc etc.
The difference in my physique alone since then makes the price worthwhile for me.
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i see your point…
still not sold though, very pricey…
what were the negatives, if any, regarding the course?
Does it count for CEU’s for the NSCA? just curious?
[quote]will-of-iron wrote:
supermick wrote:
will-of-iron wrote:
Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it! Did I mention ‘do it’?
I’ve been around this game for a while and wondered how much I could learn in 5 days but it was quite literally a life changing event for me - awesome! Can’t recommend it highly enough.
Im a bit sceptical here…
has it increased your employment prospects?
Exactly what field was this great increase in knowledge in?
I don’t blame you. The cost very nearly put me off too but it was worth every penny.
As far as increasing employment prospects, how do you measure that? I get significantly better results now so I would say, yes, prospects are increased.
The specific area Charles discussed was fat loss - a 5 day ‘symposium’.
I believe the info was priceless. Not only that but Charles digressed occasionally and talked about hypertrophy, strength, performance, jet lag, injuries etc etc.
The difference in my physique alone since then makes the price worthwhile for me.
[/quote]
i see your point…
still not sold though, very pricey…
what were the negatives, if any, regarding the course?
Does it count for CEU’s for the NSCA? just curious?
I dunno, what exactly was so amazing about it? For $4000 dollars I could buy all the equipment for my own gym.
$4000 - even for a Charles Poliquin seminar at his facility - is an enormous ripoff and he is a fraud for charging that kind of money. Yeah I said it. There is no information on the face of the earth that is so far ahead of everything else that it is worth that kind of money. Don’t buy into this flagarent arrogance and self-promotion. You don’t need it.
I guess all of the small private colleges should close their doors and feel ashamed also…
damned rip-off artists…
Like the NESCAC and Ivy schools… mid $40k for a year of college…
ridiculous…
: )
My bf attended his leg training week long seminar and loved it, learned a ton and is using the stuff he learnt wisely.
[quote]Jumanji wrote:
I guess all of the small private colleges should close their doors and feel ashamed also…
damned rip-off artists…
Like the NESCAC and Ivy schools… mid $40k for a year of college…
ridiculous…
: )[/quote]
That is an excellent point, look at how much money many have spent on a college degree in exercise science or any of the other related degrees. I bet you would learn more from Charles in one week, (especially one week at his facility were you are the only intern there) than you would with most 4 year, or even master’s programs at a university.
Notice I said most.
BGB~
Looks like you aren’t doing too bad yourself. Keep up the hard work, and thanks for the addition.
J
[quote]bamit wrote:
That is an excellent point, look at how much money many have spent on a college degree in exercise science or any of the other related degrees. I bet you would learn more from Charles in one week, (especially one week at his facility were you are the only intern there) than you would with most 4 year, or even master’s programs at a university.
Notice I said most.[/quote]
If memory serves you’re not the only intern at any given time.