For years our strength training research programs have encountered one drawback that has undoubtedly affected our results, namely, a slower rate of progression than we think is optimal. Although we have worked diligently to encourage our participants to increase their weightloads upon reaching the end point of their prescribed repetition range, we have not been as successful as desired. Jeff Bissonette's SLED System is a sensible approach to solving this problem, and it is as profound as it is simple. Although it is not hard to implement, it leads to much better resistance progression that in turn facilitates better results. I am very pleased with Jeff's insights and greatly appreciate his efforts in implementing this effective and reinforcing training technique.

 

Wayne L. Westcott, Ph.D., CSCS

 

Wayne L. Westcott, Ph.D., is fitness research director at the South Shore YMCA in Quincy, MA. He is strength training consultant for numerous national organizations, such as the United States Navy, the American Council on Exercise, the American Senior Fitness Association, and the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, and editorial advisor for many publications, including Prevention, Shape, and Club Industry magazines.

He is also author of 20 fitness books including the new releases, No More Cellulite, Building Strength and Stamina, Strength Training Past 50, Strength Training for Seniors, Complete Conditioning for Golf, and Strength and Power for Young Athletes.

Dr. Westcott has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Association of Fitness Professionals, the Healthy American Fitness Leader Award from the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, and the Roberts-Gulick Award from the YMCA Association of Professional Directors, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Governor’s Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports, and the NOVA 7 Exercise Program Award from Fitness Management Magazine.

 

"Jeff has the heart and brain to succeed in the Fitness Industry.  The heart of passion for servicing his members and the brain to recognize service means retention.  Service and retention are the keys to new sales.  Jeff creates a winning attitude toward success!"

 

Glenn Dunn, Medical Exercise Specialist

Train To Attain, Inc., Owner

The Dunn Deal Personal Training Revolution, Author