Rushfit Workout Guide
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WORKOUT OUIDE
INTRODUCTION TO RUSHFIT
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WHAT 15 RUSHFIT?
GSP RUSHFIT is the uLtimate home fitness program. lf you're [ooking to get in the best shape o your Life, or you're a serious MMA contender Iooking
for the edge, then you need RUSHFIT. This fuLL body, comprehensive B week training camp wiLL maximrze your performance, give you the power to crush your goats and etevate beyond the competition. The secret to Georges St-Pierre's MMA fight training is maximizing the efficiency of his workouts. These workouts incLude five high intensity condiiioninq circuits to maximize your peak performance. Whether it's your stand up game or on the ground, you lt buiLd pure stamina to reach your totaL physicaI potentia[. Gain uLtimate conditioning and buiLd the best pound-for pound body of your Iife. Designed by Georges St-Pierre and his trainer, Erik 0wings, RUSHFIT isn't your average fitness product endorsed by a ceIebrity. No matter what your fitness LeveL, RUSHFIT wiLt hetp you perform, feeI and Iook better than ever. Everything you need to buiLd muscLe, Lose weight and get in shape is inctuded in this complete B week workout program. Ptease take the time to read this entire book before you get started to get the most from the program. Always consult your physician beore beginning any exercise program.
Everywhere I go people want to know how I got in such amaztng shape. I beheve
my success starts with a commtment ta be the best. I constantLy chaLLenge myseL and I bring this approach to my condittontng. I work very hard but it takes
more than just phystcaLtratning. I train with some of the best caaches in the world; coaches that push me and help me achieve my best. Not everyone can train Like that. This is why I created RUSHFIT.
With the he\p one of my trainers, Erk )wings, we have brought you the frst
step in my Pyramid [see next page) conditiontng. I can help you achieve more than just your fitness goaLs. RUSHFIT is a high intensity itness program that
anyane can use. lt wiLL test physical strength, transform your body and give you the mental edge you need to be the best. lf you want ta have the confidence of a
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challenging - and it wiLL be. There have been many chalLenges for me - but I stay cammitted. lf you use this program you can achieve your fitness goaLs. When you finish RUSHFIT, you
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trained with the very best and have prepared yourself to be the very best you can
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Georges St-Pierre
This is the important levet- like the foundation of a house, if your foundaiion is weak then it witL fail but if it is strong you can buiLd o.n it. Georges'training begins with the soLid foundation of his own physicaL itness: a Ievetthat everyone should achieve everyone shoutd be in great shape.
TECHNICAL
This is the next level. For athletes or mixed martiaL artists this is where trarning emphasis is eLevated f rom conditioning to working on your skill sets and this is where the training for specific discipLrnes is applied - tike boxing; can you throw a properjab, cross, left hook, eLbow or knee. This training is sport specific and the focus is on your technicaI improvement. You cannot even attempt to reach this LeveL without a strong base IeveI of fitness and conditioning.
TACTICAL
This is what Georges does for a living. As a proessionaI mixed martial artist, Georges designs strategles that he uses to beat each opponent but, his strategies and focus change with each new chaLLenger. Even a worldctass athLete Like GSP is continuaLLy finding ways to rmprove his training.
No matter what your f itness Levelyou can use the RUSHFIT program to improve your foundation. When you are fit you witL Look, feeL and perform betterthan ever. RUSHFIT has everything you need to bultd muscle, lose weight and get in the best shape of yo.ur Lie.
John Danaher. Erik has aIso trained at the Falrtex Muai Thai training camp to work on his ighting skilIs. Erik and Georges have been training together and sparring since Georges began preparing for his fight at with BJ Penn. George asked Erik if he wouLd share his weaLth o training expeiience with others.and together they coliaborated to create GSP RUSHFIT, a complete MMA style conditioning program Erik himseL has competed in 5 professional mrxed martratarts fights in the Internationat Fight League. Erik continues to focus on rmproving his skitLs and has recent[y established his own MMA gym - Mushin in NYC where he continues to teach and train today.
strength and conditioning program witl transorm your body, heaLth, and fltness in two months. Starting with basic strength and conditioning, each workout
progressively raises intensity and incLudes specific training for pLyometrics, core strength, and everything eLse required to achieve your physicatprime in |.ess time.
Your resuLts wiLt yieLd the
your training around your schedute, raise your tntensity to increase your performance, and foLLow the nutrition guide for maximum effect. This is the totaL package of information, guidance, and support needed to achieve your qoats.
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It is imporiant to determine what motivates yoursetf and what will keep you on track as you progress through the B week RUSHFIT program. We highLy recommend incorporating one or more o the folLowing powerf uland
put them somewhere theywitL be seen every day, [ike on your bathroom mirror or rerigerator door. At the end of the program, take new versions of the same photos o yourself rn the same clothing - the difference between them witI be astoundingl Set goaLs that are realistic and achievable within the B week program. Post your List of goaLs where you can see them so they are top o mind every day. Entist support from your famiLy, friends and co workers. Do not keep your goaLs a secret - share them with others who wilL support your efforts and
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Send us your before and after photos, assessment videos and a summary of your B week RUSHFIT resuLts to: results[dgsprushfit.com
RUSHFIT ASSESSMENT
Some peopLe run ast. Some lift extreme weight. But how many ever reaLize the fuI potentiaL o their totaI physicaI fitness combined? Take Ihe assessment now and you witt:
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Record your resuLts on the foItowing page before you shore'up your weaknesses, renew your strengths, and complete the missing [ink in your totaL body performance. The resuLts witI aILow you to set speciic goaLs and target anything eLse you want.
WE KNOW IT WORKs. BISCOVER THE TRUTH AND GET IT WORKING FOR YOU.
ASSESSMENT
After you rnrsh the assessment, you are ready to begin the training program and foLlow the uLtimate RUSHFIT competitor, Georges St-Pierre, ard reoe'ine your rnlPns ty.
Anyone can work can hard. Champions like GSP know the secret is to train smarter, not harder, especiattywhen EVERY FIGHT lS THE F GHT
OF YOUR LIFE.
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Logglng your workouts (sets and repetitions) wlIL make it easier to track your performance. PLan your training around the rest of your scheduLe to know exactly how far you've come, when you have upcom ng workouts and when to take days off. The foLlowing programs are divlded into three categories. Use these gu delines to determine the appropriate program for you SeIect the program from the oLLowing pages, put the DVD in your pLayer, begin to redefine ntensity and change your Lie with the RUSHFIT ChatLengel
It is important to learn the foundation movements provided on the DVDs. Erik 0wings and Georges St-Pierre provide important instructionaI information for the techniques used tn the workouts.
Remember that it is important for you to LISTEN T0 Y0UR BODY. You
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EOUIPMENT
The equipment required to complete the workouts and proqram are minimaI but necessary. ALways exerctse ln an open space without risk of inlury by hitting anything such as a tabLe, teLevision, chair, workout partner, etc. lf indoors, try to pick a ventiLated Toom or open a window to increase fresh air and oxYgen. Then make sure you have the following:
CLOTHING
Does not need to be expensive, but preferabLy made from a comortable and breathabLe abric to wick away moisture and controL body iemperature. Avoid 100% cotton as it does not aLlow your body to breathe WEIGHTS You wiLL need a sma[L assortment of dumbbe[Ls or hand held weights two You can pick one set o weights that works for you or experiment with IeveL, most peop[e wiLL not require or three pairs. RegardIess of abiLity
morethan25Lbweights.lt'snothowmuchweightyouLift!Thesecretto
the resuLts comes from endurance and the strength buiLt up by pushing your body through maximum reps - not maximum weightl
GYM TOWEL You wiLL sweat, so be prepared to wipe away the hard
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WATER BOTTLE
Stay hydrated through the workout, and save time and trips to the kitchen oT water f ountain.
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Make them a priority and stick with a time. Put them in your catendar, computer, daily ptanner, on the front of your refrigerator, or wheTever else you keep your scheduLe. A regular routine is the easiest way to heLp yoursetf stick with it.
2. TOUGH WORKOUT DAYS High intensity training is tough from beginning to end. This wilI push your limits. PUSH BACK. You won't aLways feeI Like training, or some reps wiLL
be tough and some wi[[ make you curse. The only way to win is to inish, comptete the workout as best as you can and usuaLtywithin the next session, you tL see improved performance. lf you need a Littte inspiration, watch GSP's intensity IeveI as he works out; he
3. EAT RIGHT
{t s the diference between average gains and uLtimate peak condition. The nutrition program is set up with easy to folLow generaI guideLines.
4. FINISH THE PROGRiM Your goaL is 45 minutes of intense workouts, several days a week, for B weeks. ResuLts are obvious, f rom quick weight Loss to aLmost immediate
strenqth gains and, in 3 4 weeks, for Lean muscie growth' Trust the program. Have atth in YourseL.
Recovery and relaxation are necessary to avoid overtraining Minimum sLeep shouLd be 7-B hours a night. Light activity and stretching are great ways to prevent iniuries and soothe tight muscLes minimaL efort.
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