A Guide to Ian King’s Philosophies
for Success in Physical Preparation
The
content is this book is written for those who seek a higher
level of mastery of Ian King's approach to physical preparation. A
number of concepts deserve discussion at this point.
Over the
years I have come to the realization that training, at least
from my perspective, is not about systems as much as it is about
a way of thinking, a philosophy.
Ian seek
not to teach you what to think, but how to think. Therefore he
choose not to use the word ‘system’ in describing my approach.
Instead, he chose the word ‘philosophy’, and believes this is more
accurate.
His
approach is more than a way of doing. It is more than a way of
thinking. It is a way of being. A way of being includes doing
and thinking, but goes far beyond this. It is integrated and
woven into who you are and your very existence. It permeates how
you live in all aspects of your life. It recognizes the unity of
you and the world.
He has
chosen to use the words ‘the way of’ in the title of this book.
This aims to reinforce that the philosophies he recommends as a
way of being – a way of thinking and doing, which will shape the
result. It is who you are, what you do, what you have as a
result. It is not something you adopt a bit of, or for a while –
it is the perennial you, based on a way of being that is
applicable in all times, in all countries, for all people – if
you choose.
Seek not
to determine how you should act – rather seek to become a
certain person, who would naturally act in a certain way, and as
a result receive certain, relatively predictable results – for
both your clients and in your life.
James
Allen in his classic ‘As a Man Thinketh’ matched thinking, doing
and circumstance in a most powerful and succinct way. As a man
(person) thinketh, so he finds his circumstance: As a man
thinketh in his heart so is he.
Ian believes
the closer you come to living these philosophies, the greater
the rewards you will experience. The
message is clear – become a person who would act in this way,
and see the results of doing things in a certain way.
For those
who would like to know more about the content in this book, we
have provided sample extracts from each of the five sections. To
review these extracts,
click here.
If you would like
to review the contents list for this book to gain a greater
insight into what it contains,
click here!
What others have said about
the 'The Way of the Physical Preparation Coach' book!
The philosophies and methods contained in these chapters
have changed the way many people train and perceive
training around the world. The wisdom is timeless,
powerful and provides life changing opportunity to the
reader! --Mike
This is an excellent work! A master works in fact. As I
read this book I gain a greater understanding of the
breadth of Ian's mastery in that he can reduce complex
topics and ideas to simple, short sentences. Ian, I
congratulate you! There is nothing like this in the
market in relation to Physical Preparation! --Darren
Ian does it again - another must have book for all
physical prep coaches, trainers and those who want to
get into the industry! It's an excellent read and
consistent with all his material. Read this book and
understand why Ian's approach to physical preparation
leads the way! --Miguel
This book takes you behind the scenes of Ian’s thinking
– it’s an amazing insight into the thought processes and
philosophies Ian has learned and created in over two
decades of physical preparation! --Mitchell
