Full Throttle Conditioning

Who is this guy and what is this product?

Ross Enamait, Full Throttle Conditioning

What does this product claim?

 

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SummaryThis video is content based. It is not a video with a few quick exercise demonstrations. This video is 1 hour and 48 minutes. Topics such as program creation are discussed throughout the entire video (ex. why it makes sense to use an exercise, how it can be included within the plan, a discussion of various progressions, etc.).In addition, the manual goes into much more detail regarding many of the discussed topics (ex. the science behind the program, with references to numerous studies, journals, etc.). There are also detailed sections regarding program creation, with sample templates. If you are confused about how to include conditioning within your weekly plan, the manual will answer these questions in detail.

Where can I get it and how much does it cost?

RossTraining – Full Throttle Conditioning $25.00

Quality:
DVD

The DVD has very good production design. The video and sound quality are both excellent. I’m watching on a 42” LCD and there was no grain at all and the voice volume is largely consistent and easy to hear\understand with very little stuttering or “what’s my line?” moments. There are no times that Ross moves out of the picture and it’s clear that effort was put into the design to ensure a brisk pace throughout.

Manual

Spiral bound with sturdy paper. The type is easily readable and the margins are fair. The format is designed for a quick and easy read with a logical progression from front to back.

Review:

Contrary to the contents summary the DVD essentially IS a collection of exercises with demonstrations. There’s a brief introduction to why conditioning is important and some brief mentions of customizations and variety but there truly isn’t much in the way of methodology or explanation of why you’re doing what you’re doing. You could easily make the argument that there doesn’t need to be a great deal of explanation for a minimalist approach to training, in which case I’d direct you back up to the summary that gives the distinct impression that exercise demonstration would be very minimal and explanation would be great.

The manual touches on the different energy systems and what they do then explains in detail different methods of conditioning set ups that were demonstrated in the DVD. The explanations are very clear and the reader would have to be pretty dense to not “get” what a minute drill is or “scriptless training” ect. It moves into a example templates, a nice collection of sample workouts, and a respectable FAQ.

If you’re a fighter (whom the product was intended) then your bases are covered. Ross presents a minimalist approach to conditioning that’s virtually dummy proof. The exercise selection and exercise implements are designed (and explained why) for your specific needs as a fighter. Customization tips such as “mimic how you fight” and how to determine if your conditioning load is too great are covered in adequate fashion. You should be able to take this and apply it towards your training virtually immediately.

If you’re not a fighter and already have Ross’s products then you might brace yourself for disappointment. Having “Infinite Intensity” (II) and being quite pleased with it I was expecting “Full Throttle Conditioning” to cover the hell out of conditioning and answer any and every question that I could come up with. Unfortunately this is not the case. While it’s not horrendous on any level it gives very little information not already provided in II or even go so far as present the same information in a different way. While II is presented as an item that most anyone regardless of training goals could pick up and apply to their own training\athletic pursuits FTC has an extremely tight focus on fighters, so much so that a non-fighter might struggle to pick out methodology or customize a conditioning routine for their own personal needs.

Should you buy this? The price is good, the service is outstanding, the material isn’t bad by any stretch. If you’re a fighter that wants a tool to help you set up a conditioning program TODAY and aren’t concerned with any other aspect of training then absolutely. If you’re a non-fighter I’d be hesitant to suggest picking this up and direct you to a less distinct and broader product such as “Infinite Intensity” even if conditioning was your only concern.