You never know where things are going to lead. A chance connection on Facebook allowed me to start a back and forth conversation with a fellow named Hugo Hanriot. And before I knew it he let slip that he’d lost 17 pounds in only a couple months using the Fat Loss program from Bodyweight Exercise Revolution along with nutritional advice he’d found at Better’s Better. Wow!
Hugo’s story was interesting enough that you deserve to hear about it, and he’s kindly agreed to tell it. What I find inspiring about it–and you’ll see what I mean when you read his words below–is the fact that Hugo is proving victorious despite the vagaries of life. He doesn’t have the perfect training situation or the luxury of organizing his life around his workouts. He’s living in the real world, dealing with what comes up, and has still managed impressive progress.
Hugo will be sharing more of his journey here in the future, but he wanted to get started with this initial report of his Bodyweight Exercise Revolution experience.
In late December Coach Steer sent an email announcing the release of Bodyweight Exercise Revolution (BER). I was already a fan of his emails and videos; he did an excellent job of explaining RMAX principals and exercises. Although I knew it was bound to be a great program, I ended up getting much more than I expected…
The bottom line is this: BER is the best fitness product for the money. For less than $50 you get 165 pages, 5 routines, and over an hour’s worth of video instruction. Not to mention free supplemental videos and the most accessible coaches you’ll find online.
Just about everything you need is in BER, but you can always reach Coach Steer if you need him. Between the RMAX forums, emails, blogs, and Facebook, you’ll get all the support you could ask for. I haven’t had the pleasure of interacting with Coach Murdock, but I’m sure the same applies to him. Birds of a feather, right?
Coach Steer has always responded to my questions within 48 hours, even when he was sick, even during the Christmas and New Year’s season. There is no doubt that he cares about his trainees and loves his work. This is a man who has truly made his vocation his vacation, you simply couldn’t ask for a better coach.
My personal experience with BER has been interesting, to say the least. Since January, I’ve had a lung infection, a sinus infection, and for the past couple of weeks, an incredibly painful ear infection. I also have a bulging disk that flares up periodically, usually due to sitting over 8 hours a day. Not to mention family, work, and parenting responsibilities; filmmaking and screenwriting aspirations…you get the idea.
Despite all that, I’ve lost 17 lbs since the last week of February following BER’s Fat Loss program and Coach Steer’s dietary advice. I’ve become stronger and more agile, my back is better, and I actually look forward to the workouts. The Intu-Flow mobility program and the Prasara Yoga routine have been a huge help with my back issues. BER works, even if you don’t follow it to a tee.
If you’re looking for a complete fitness program that’s fun, simple, and effective, and you want the best bang for your buck, BER is the answer. Don’t take my word for it: read the blogs, check out Coach Steer’s emails, look at the online videos – he gives out a ton of free material. Get familiar with his style of coaching. When you see what he has to offer, BER will be a natural progression towards your quest for physical wellness and freedom of movement. Try it out, you’ll enjoy the ride.
Hugo Hanriot
I’m really looking forward to hearing Hugo delve deeply into the process and the daily ups and downs of working through the material. His is an inspirational story. He proves that you don’t need to wait for everything to be perfect. It is enough to have a solid plan and chip away at it as well and as often as you can.
Thanks for sharing your story Hugo!
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Congratulations Hugo!!! Stellar results!
Ryan
Hugo!!!!!
Way to go my friend!
Great job, Hugo! Those are excellent results!
Congratulations. Success is always good news.
I have not yet ordered BER, but I’ve been tempted to. I discussed some items with Coach Steer via e-mail before and he impressed me as being sincere, honest and knowledgeable. I’m sure the quality of the material is EXACTLY what you say it is.
My hang up is this: Do I really want to abandon my beloved weights and use bodyweight exercise?
What is the advantage of BER over weights?
For example, I do EDT . . . Escalating density training. I do 4-6 exercises with a weight I can do 10 reps with. I do as many reps as possible in 15 min going back and forth between two antagonistic exercises. World’s Most Perfect Technique? Of course not . . . but I get one hell of a good strength and cardio workout in under an hour.
Can you give me some ideas of how BER might be better for me than weights . . . or how it might result in faster changes in body fat than weights?
I am an old dog but I want to keep an open mind . . . if BER is better for me, I’m there!
Thanks for the encouragement everyone!
Kathryn, thanks for sharing your knowledge & experience. Chuck, you’re someone I look up to, I appreciate the kind words, thank you. Coach Murdock, I’m a big fan, thank you for your contributions to RMAX & BER.
John,
Using BER doesn’t mean you have to give up weights, it’s another option, another tool in the toolbox of wellness, strength, & movement. The programs are 28 days each – you can pick a program, do it for 28 days, & then go back to weights if you want. In fact, when I get down to a certain weight & I feel more comfortable with my lower back, I’m gonna alternate between BER & kettlebell sessions. From a mental standpoint, you’ll have more workouts available to keep things interesting.
For me, there are too many advantages to list here – I have plenty more to write about for future posts. One of the best things about BER is how the system is presented. You have high & moderate intensity days, where most of the hard work is done. You have Yoga & Joint Mobility days, which promote active rest & recovery. For someone with a bad back in his late 30’s, recovery plays a huge part. Despite all the sickness I’ve had this year, I feel better than I have in a long time. Although I definitely look better, I absolutely feel better.
Here’s the other thing: the workouts are short, intense, & challenging. I just started the Hypertrophy program to put on more functional muscle, & let me tell you, it’s as intense as any weight workout I’ve ever done. The DOMS (Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness) were nasty, but the Yoga & Joint Mobility days got me through it – more on that later. The genius of BER lies in the synergy of it all – everything you do works together & pushes you one step closer to health & wellness.
For me, traditional weight workouts aren’t as fun or interesting as BER, & I certainly don’t feel as good. My back injury was partially due to deadlifting with less than perfect technique, so in my opinion, technique plays a huge part & should not be ignored. It’s all fun & games till you herniate & bulge out disks…
Does that help at all John? Please let me know if you have any more questions. If you’re on Facebook, feel free to befriend me. I’m not an expert by any means, just a regular guy who’s gotten incredible results in a short period of time.
The program is less than $50 dollars, & Coach Steer is willing put his ass on the line. You have nothing to lose, you don’t have to give up weights, & you’ll probably learn something about program design that will make your weight training more effective, which is something else that I’ll write about in the future.
Hope that helps.
Hugo
Big help, thanks. I like the idea of creating a synergy by mixing what you do on various days.
One other “hang up” I have is that I’m pretty much used to standard “calisthenics” . . . Jumping jacks, push-ups, sit ups squats, etc.
I don’t want to do a handstand + leg scissor + pour a cup of coffee combination . . . or a one-legged hop while playing the trombone . . . just joking, but what I mean is that I don’t want to do some of the bizarre moves I see elsewhere. I am not a Crossfit guy and won’t be for another year.
Can you comment on some of the moves used?
Thank you
John,
As long as you can play the didgeridoo while balancing on a physioball, you don’t have to do all that other stuff you mentioned…
Seriously though, there are no “trick moves” involved in CST Bodyweight Exercise. Moves that may look fancy are just natural sophistications on more basic movements. They are both functional and natural ways to progress the exercise selections.
Cheers,
Adam
Sounds good!
Didgeridoo?
Great job Hugo! BER rules!