6 reasons why you need an AR training program in your life

If you want something different from your training, you’ve come to the right place. Here are the six pillars that make up an AR group training program.

1. Exercise Styles

We efficiently combine the most effective methods from many different fields. As part of our programming we draw from powerlifting, bodybuilding, CrossFit, gymnastics, track and field athletics, calisthenics, weightlifting and many more.

Powerlifters are the strongest people on the planet. Do we want to get strong like a powerlifter? Probably not. But we learn the principles and techniques they use and adapt them to suit everyday people like you to get strong.

Bodybuilders are the best at dropping body fat and building muscle. Do we want to look like a bodybuilder? Probably not. But again, the tools and methods they use in training are the most effective in reaching optimal body composition and looking good.

The fittest athletes in the world are individuals who perform CrossFit. We don’t utilise CrossFit methods so you can become a competitive athlete (unless you want to) but we do so to improve cardio and metabolic conditioning, which will have positive effects on health and performance.

The most mobile and flexible athletes are gymnasts. We use a range of exercises derived from this form of training to help you move and perform everyday life and activities without pain or struggle.

The combination of these methods, plus many more has led us to create a brand we call, Rev-Con.

2. Movement Technique

If your lifting technique is off, your program will be off, which means your results will be off.

We use safe, effective and efficient exercises, with an enormous emphasis on correct movement technique that is right for you. The starting point for success in your training is to learn and perform the movement with correct technique. Technique is crucial for many reasons including injury prevention, training longevity, postural health, correctly proportioned muscle development + how much weight can be moved.

The techniques we teach are the ones we have learnt from the highest level coaches and movement specialists. Technique is everything and by prioritising technique, everything else will fall into place.

3. Structured Programming

If your training is random every single session and you don't know why you're doing something, then the variation principle has probably been taken too far.

We create the overarching “Workout of the Day”, using our unique programming template and formula.

Our classes follow a structured and progressive plan where each day focuses on a different movement pattern and muscle group. A week typically looks like:

• MON: Lower Body: Squat + Conditioning

• TUE: Upper Body: Push/Pull + Conditioning

• WED: Lower Body: Deadlift + Core Work

• THU: Whole Body: Strength + Conditioning

• FRI: Upper Body: Pull/Push + Isolated Arms

• SAT: Whole Body: Strength + Conditioning

We follow this structure for several reasons. The main outcomes include:

• Sustainability. Longevity of training.

• Resilience. To become + remain fit, healthy and strong.

• Injury prevention. So we can go about our day to day activities without having to encounter physical obstacles.

At the end of the day, training is a long-term game and we have the right plan to get you there.

4. Exercise Variety

We have many exercises in the toolbox when it comes to exercise variety.

Exercise variety has a relationship with movement alternatives. For example, the Squat. You can back squat. You can front squat. You can squat holding dumbbells. You can squat holding a bar overhead.

In saying this we use the right tools, for the right job.

There are two key benefits for exercise variety in our programming; psychological benefit (avoid boredom and keep training interesting) and physical benefits (every exercise you do will improve every other exercise you do). 

Our goal is to find the right balance of variation and consistency to ensure you reach your goals.

5. Progressive Overload

If you want to get stronger, if you want to change your body or if you want to perform better, then the answer is progressive overload.

Progressive overload describes gradual, measurable and planned training improvements over time.

In other words, progressive overload can be achieved by increasing weight on the bar, completing more sets or reps, improved technique, performing a workout for a longer period of time, finishing a workout quicker…the list goes on.

Progressive overload can’t be achieved with exercises plucked at random, setting the clock and yelling go.

We have you buckling down on a program, not gambling workout by workout.  

6. Smart Workouts

Feeling utterly exhausted, sweating like crazy, being super sore...if these are the things you are chasing session after session, then you're far more likely to stagnate and burn out.

Anyone can design a difficult workout. The workouts we program aren't designed to break you. They’re designed with purpose and coached with utmost guidance. They will challenge you, but motivate you. They will be tough, but not impossible. They will get you strong, fit and best of all, feeling damn good.

Getting started with our Intro Offer is a great way to put our programming to the test and experience what group training with AR is all about.