How long has Don train Sebastain Stan? Don has been training Sebastian Stan for over 15 years.
Will I own this program forever? The program is sold as a one-time purchase and you own the program forever.
What equipment do I need? How can I substitute? You will need access to a Gym
For people working out from home, substitute the machines for similar exercises with the free weights. i.e., you can substitute a Dumbbell Bent Over Row instead of the Cable Row.
How do I select my starting weight? Everyone starts at different strength levels. When selecting weights, I recommend starting easy during the first week. Get familiar with the program & track your weights. (Playbook now has logging!) The goal of my programming is to work up to 1-2 reps from failure. In other words, when completing sets with a particular weight you should have enough “gas left in the tank” to hit 1-2 more reps. Never sacrifice form to increase weight.
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How do I know when it’s time to increase the weight? If you complete your last set and you can complete an additional 3-5 reps, then it is time to increase the weight. Don’t be afraid to go heavy, as long as you don’t sacrifice form.
What should I do when a unilateral exercise is programmed? For all unilateral (one-sided movement), perform the programmed number of reps on each side. Exercises labeled alternating, single arm, or single leg are easy to identify as unilateral movements. However, there are other unilateral movements that don’t have these indicator words such as walking lunges, hip flexor stretch, side planks, bear crawls, etc.
Why is there no rest time programmed during the warmup? I never program rest during the warmup. The warmup is meant to increase your heart rate and therefore your blood flow which enables more oxygen to reach your muscles. The movements are not overly strenuous, and you do not need to rest between the rounds. However, if you need rest, take it!
How do I know if I am completing the exercises properly? Every exercise has a video tutorial. Please look through the exercises to ensure you know how to complete the movements properly. I recommend watching all the exercise you are unfamiliar with prior to starting your workout. This will ensure a smooth workout with little to no referencing the videos. — Which will overlap the music on your phone.
Non-Scale Victory! These are improvements that may go unnoticed if you are only focused on the scale. For example: your clothes fitting better, more active with your family, more energy for life, improved sleep, hitting new RPs, losing inches not pounds, improved mental health, improved medical markers (blood pressure & blood sugar levels). Your health journey is so much more than a number on a scale.
How to record a starting point before the program? Take Pictures! You don’t have to post them anywhere. While you are burning fat you are also gaining muscle. The scale will not tell the whole story. Before and after photos are a great way to track body composition changes.
Which is more important, consistency or intensity? Consistency. Once consistency is mastered, you can start focusing on your intensity.