Ok, I´m very lost in all this Transformetrics stuff

[jregalado]

Hi,

Let me clarify this: I´m not a english native speaker (I´m Spanish) but I defend myself pretty good in the Shakespeare language. Please forgive my mistakes :nailbiting:

I´m a martial arts practiotioner (Brazilian jiu jitsu) and an amateur boxer so I don´t like to bulk too much although a ripped and fit body it´s always welcome. I´m really interested in "raw strength" more than in building lots of muscles like most of people do.

So about one year ago I started to get interested in all this "feat of strength" stuff: tearing phone lists, bending nails, crushing power grippers and so on.

Then a few days ago I discovered the "Bullpower" Steel bow and all the isometrical exercises, theory, etc. I read a lot and the system convinced me so I spend about 80 € to buy one (it´s still in USA I guess, they didn´t tell me yet if my order is shipped already)

Later on reading some reviews I found the MR Peterson´s book Isometric Power Revolution and all they say that the book really worth the money so I keep reading and finally I found this place.

BUT...

It´s incredible big! I mean: he offers 3 differents books about the topic and there and the forum is very big for me. For a english native reader it´s just patience to read all the stuff but for a native Spanish it´s almost a torture LOL. I just don´t know how to start and the only think I know I wish is that Iso Power Belt that could easily fit my boxing bag and I could do my iso workout after my rounds so I´m properly warmed up and my partners don´t look me strange becuase I´m doing weird things posing with my body :D

So it would be a great help that the experts (or Mr. Peterson himself) could give me some guidelines in order to get the best product that fits me.

Again sorry for my english

Kind regards

[Viking Dan]

Isometric Power Revolution is THE book to buy if you want to learn about that form of exercise. Nothing else even comes close.

[mts]

It may be helpful if you specify what you're trying to accomplish. If a knowledge of isometrics is it, then IPR is great.

On the overall fitness level, M7 and PYTP are incredible as well. You can't go wrong with either of them.

[Andy62]

Isometrics are what you are looking for. They build tendon and ligament strength which will be helpful in your sports interests. "Isometric Power Revolution" in my opinion is the best strength building book ever written. It is large,but you can pick up the principles fast and do them from memory or improvise wherever you may be.





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYNJufizGsA

[DT man]

If you want the best intro to Transformetrics. "Pushing Yourself to Power" is THE definitive text. The others are great as add ons. I suggest you read it several times and then post any questions on the board. You will find this to be a very friendly and helpful community.

[jregalado]

Hi there,

Thank you to all for your responses. IPR and PYTP seems to be the favorites ones. Could anyone explain me what are the key differences between both? I guess IPR centers more in isometrics and PYTP also integrates the VRT/DVR isn´t it?

Mr. Mts ask me what are my goals so I think it would be a help if I clarify: I don´t want to bulk too much since I´m a boxer and I want a quick body, I just want a form of exercises that give me real strength and could mantain my muscle tone without lifting heavy weights. If I can get a ripped and a healthy body with it, it will be greatly welcome.

So If you have to pick one (I´m low in bucks, damn you world wide crisis) to integrate with the iso power belt whick would be?

Again thank you for all and sorry for the english

With kind regards

[John Peterson]

Hello jregalado,

I sent you a private e-mail. Please respond.

---John Peterson

[Andy62]

jregalado, It sounds to me like Isometrics are what you are looking for, They build strength without bulk and are easy to use anywhere. IPR specializes in Isometrics while PYTP offers a broader range of exercise choices. I would definitely recommend Isometrics and" Isometric Power Revolution."

[gruntbrain]

I don't know if a boxer's Heavybag work is the best form of cardio but I believe it adds mucho fun to workouts; funfilled ones are easy to sustain

[jregalado]

Hi!

Thank you again for all the kind responses.

@John Peterson

Email received and answered sir! ;)

@Andy62

Thank you for the input, it´s all clear in my mind now. Since the IsoBelt comes with the IPR and you reccomend it I can´t go wrong with it :)

@gruntbrain.

Heavy bags are a really outstanding cardio workout and yes, it´s VERYfunny to punch it with all that rage and anger that you get every day at work, with that silly boss or that crazy driver LOL. Also it´s quite cool when you get more punching power and see how the heavy bag moves around with the hits.

Kind regards :)

[Alan_OldStudent]

Hi!

Thank you again for all the kind responses.

@John Peterson

Email received and answered sir! ;)

@Andy62

Thank you for the input, it´s all clear in my mind now. Since the IsoBelt comes with the IPR and you reccomend it I can´t go wrong with it :)

@gruntbrain.

Heavy bags are a really outstanding cardio workout and yes, it´s VERYfunny to punch it with all that rage and anger that you get every day at work, with that silly boss or that crazy driver LOL. Also it´s quite cool when you get more punching power and see how the heavy bag moves around with the hits.

Kind regards :)

¡Bienvenidos al este foro!

Los foreros aquí son muy amables y tienen mucha experiencia. Y el señor John Peterson es muy educado.

Que pida ayuda si no entiendes algo. Me gusta ambos Pushing Yourself To Power y Isometric Power Revolution. Son mis favoritas.

Se puede entender tu inglés muy facilmente.

Welcome to our forum.

The members here are very warm and generous and have a wealth of experience. Mr. John Peterson is a true gentleman.

Please feel free to ask for help if you don't understand something.

I like both Pushing Yourself To Power and the Isometric Power Revolution. They are my favorites.

We have no trouble understanding your English.

Salúd,

Alan OldStudent

[gruntbrain]

Since you practice the fighting arts, you may particuliarly like using the ISO Belt as an isometric/isotonic strength stretching tool -eg suspend the belt & "grab" it with your feet as you gently force a high kick stretch .

[jregalado]

@Alan_OldStudent

Muchas gracias por la cálida bienvenida, es cierto que el señor Peterson es muy educado y aquí la gente tiene muy buenos conocimientos ya que me han sabido explicar perfectamente qué sería mejor para mí

Thank you so much for the warm welcome, it´s true that Mr. Peterson is quite polite and here people has pretty good knowledge because they could explain me perfectly what was best for me :)

@gruntbrain

Great Idea! Flexibility is great for martial arts and overall health, the more flexible you are the less problems with back problems and so.

@all

Could I combine isometrics with another strength training? I would like to include some bend nailing, phone and card tearing, crush grips and do some weight lifting (I only really like to do deadlifts and military presses , just for fun and to have some "measurable" tool). I know weighlifting is not the topic here, just want to know if I could combine isometrics with another methods of training... .

Kind regards :)

[Andy62]

Isometrics can be combined with a number of other strength and sports activities. Infact, because they generate control from the center of your mind [ just as DVR/VRT and Isometric Power flexing do] you will begin to realize that they are building internal strength or NERVE FORCE as well which will assist you in every part of your life.

During the last Olympics in China there was an interview with the current head of the Shaolin Temple where he referred to martial arts specific DVR/VRT exercises as MOVING MEDITATION. I think that description really expresses the full potenital of this form of exercise. It really is training the mind or will to control all bodily systems-physical, mental and emotional. I first came across this form of exercise in the 1970s when I was going through some very difficult and very stressful things in my life. As I continued to practice DVR/VRT and isometrics I was surprised to find that I was not only getting stronger physically,but mentally and emotionally as well. My will actually developed the ability to direct my thoughts and emotions away from the stressful events occurring to me at the time and redirect it to focus on the things that I wanted to accomplish- total directed contol in all phases of my life.

[sergiolizarraga]

jregalado,

soy Sergio, de Mexico. Practico los ejercicios que promueve John Peterson desde hace 3 años, con excelentes resutlados. Tengo los 3 libros, PYTP, Miracle Seven y IPR. Por favor, si tienes alguna pregunta o duda, no dudes en responderme.

Saludos!

Sergio

[jregalado]

@Andy62

That´s realy great! Connecting body and mind it´s always a great thing, it makes you stronger, faster. When I´m boxing I really feel my hits are quite powerful if I just concentrate and imagine that the target is a wall I want to break down with punches. So I guess this system will help me being stronger both physically and mentally.

@sergiolizarraga

Encantado de conocerte Sergio ¿qué tal todo por México? Me alegro que te haya ido bien con los ejercicios del señor Peterson. Por ahora sé que quiero empezar con el libro de IPR y el Power Belt. ¿Podrías contarme a modo de resumen los resultados obtenidos? Gracias

Now in english (not literal translation but the meaning is the same):

It´s nice to meet you sergio, it´s everything fine in México? Glad to see you´ve been god with Mr. Peterson´s exercises. For now on I know that I want to get started with the IPR book and the Power belt. Couldo you explain me briefly your results so far? Thank you

KInd regards

[gruntbrain]

Isometric punching against a wall( preferably padded)

Isometric punches against the resistance of a looped belt

Although this forum is about solo training, you can productively perform many self resistance moves using one of your fighting buddies for ACCOMMODATING resistance. This activity is safe as long as you're not competing with the partner supplying the resistance

[Andy62]

I can't think of two better isometric exercises to build punching power than the following two exercises from the Isometric Power Belt Users Manual:

Exercise # 3 The supine press

Exercise # 22 The chest push

[sergiolizarraga]

Que tal...

He estado usando ejercicios isometricos del libro IPR con muy buenos resultados. Pero lo que hago es variar, es decir, no usar solamente un tipo de ejercicios. En IPR vienen dos tipos de isometricos, que son los clasicos y los llamados powerflexes. Ademas, practico DVRs, tal como se explican en el libro M7.
Entonces mi rutina de ejercicios es variada, y eso te permite variedad, y mantenerte activo de diferentes formas. Eso es lo bueno de los metodos de John Peterson, que no te aburres de hacer lo mismo siempre, sino que tienes variedad....

Te puedo comentar que uso los DVRs de una forma mas intensa, sugerida por John Peterson, lo cual me ayudo a bajar 8 kilos a la fecha, y obtener mas fibra muscular y fuerza.

Saludos!

[Alan_OldStudent]

Que tal...

He estado usando ejercicios isometricos del libro IPR con muy buenos resultados. Pero lo que hago es variar, es decir, no usar solamente un tipo de ejercicios. En IPR vienen dos tipos de isometricos, que son los clasicos y los llamados powerflexes. Ademas, practico DVRs, tal como se explican en el libro M7.
Entonces mi rutina de ejercicios es variada, y eso te permite variedad, y mantenerte activo de diferentes formas. Eso es lo bueno de los metodos de John Peterson, que no te aburres de hacer lo mismo siempre, sino que tienes variedad....

Te puedo comentar que uso los DVRs de una forma mas intensa, sugerida por John Peterson, lo cual me ayudo a bajar 8 kilos a la fecha, y obtener mas fibra muscular y fuerza.

Saludos!

¡Hola Sergio!

Basicamente, estoy en acuerdo contigo. Después de entender los principios fundamentales que nos presenten JP en sus libros, tenemos las llaves de desallorar ejercicios varios y particulares qué nos serviría lo mejor.

Tienes razon qué es preciso cambiar ejercisios de ves en cuando para que no nos aburremos. Si no nos divertimos, al fin vamos a cesar.

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Hello Brother Sergio,

I'm pretty much in agreement with you. And after we understand the basic principles that JP presents in his books, we have the key to inventing various exercises uniquely suited to ourselves.

And you're correct that it's a good idea to change the exercises on occasion to avoid staleness. If we aren't enjoying ourselves, we'll eventually just quit.


Regards,

Alan OldStudent

[jregalado]

Impressive Spanish Alan, you could do it very well if you decided to come here to Spain (or Mexico) :wink:

For now I´ve to wait because I spend my "birthday money" (a present for myself) in that damn Bullworker so I will have to wait until September to purchase the iso belt and the book from Mr. Peterson.

I think I will be fine now just with isometrics, I´ve a lot of workout with boxing, brazilian jiu jitsu and my ultra abbreviated weightlifting routine (it just consist in deadlifts and side dumbbell presses) plus some "strongman" kind of training (bending nails, card tearing and so on).

I´ll let you know when I buy the book and how I feel with the workouts.

Kind regards :)