It almost seemed like a skit from the movie, "Beverly Hill Billies" because we loaded up the truck and we moved the monolift !
I really wish my time at the SWIS wasn't under the circumstances they were but hey, at least I got to attend and being one week after my surgery I think I managed pretty good.
The SWIS, wow what a weekend, Dr. Ken Kinakin sure poured his heart and soul into making this one of the most educational, epic events I have ever been too. Here is a clip of Dr. Ken ( he did not know I was recording him) Psyching himself up on Thursday night in front of the almost empty room, just beating to the music, practicing his speech, who knows, maybe he was saying a little prayer but he didn't need to, him and his delegates made this event one that will be hard to repeat.
So Thursday night we set up the Monolift and the 1,000 Lbs of weight in preparation for Shane Church's 1,000 Lb squat in the morning to kick off the conference, fun times with great friends, Ken, Shane, Shannon, Jack, Aneta and Ken Kinakin.
Friday morning was unforgettable, the empty room we stood in Thursday night was completely full, it was unreal to see so many people in one room, all with the same goal, to become better than they were yesterday, I mean that's what education does right ? makes us better and more knowledgeable.
Plus the fact that Shane Church was about to make history by having Real Time EMG Testing hooked up to his squats by David Sandler and the fact that most people in the room have never witnessed a live 1,000 lb squat, this opening event seemed to be in Epic proportions. So preparations go like this, shave Shane's body parts where the electrodes are going to go, I offered to help shave his back but to my dismay no electrodes go there, too bad Shane has the 2nd hariest back in the world next to Jack. The best caption for this picture that I can think of is all Ken is thinking is "I'm not looking, I'm not looking" lmao
Here is Shane's squat, what most won't notice is when Shane set up to the bar his belt wasn't tight, he thought about it for a second and decided to just Squat, that is what he does best (I think it's because he is so short but don't tell him I said that ). The best part of this video though is the end, the audience's response to this squat, a memory that will be instilled in hundreds of peoples lives and I'm so glad I got to be part of history, again thank you Dr. Ken for inviting us to bring our equipment to help you.
Now it's decision time, all these presenters and who do you want to watch, all of them of course but unless you were clonable it was not possible so these are the presenters I watched during my time at the SWIS.
Matt Nichol "The Art Of Coaching"
JL Holdsworth "Strength Correctives Building Armor For Your Athletes" Team Ellitefts team member, this was amazing !
Dr. Dale Buchberger " Advanced Rotator Cuff Rehab Protocols" 1/2 session couldn't miss Dave Tate but wanted some stuff for my shoulder.
David Tate "The No Secrets Business Plan To Starting And Growing A Business" This room was pack, no wonder, who doesn't want to listen to Dave Tate talk.
Dr. Rob Rakowski "Performance Nutrition Made Easy" Now we are talking, something I understood and needed more on, this was an amazing seminar and would be interested in learning more from Dr. Rakowski at future seminars.
Our Daughter Kristen attended and watched:
Kelly Armstrong "How to Treat Scars that Turn off Muscles Using the Neurostim" Dr. Ken has done this treatment on me and Ken and we recommended Kristen come see Dr. Ken, he in turn invited her to SWIS, she actually purchased a machine ! This is amazing technology.
That was the extent of presenters for us unfortunately under our circumstances that weekend but we will definately be at the next SWIS. Meeting Dr. Ken's team, Sue, Karen, Chantelle, too many to name was also amazing, he has s great support system which is the foundation to success.
If you have never attended an event like this I suggest you follow Dr. Ken Kinakin so you don't miss the next one.
I want to extend my sincerest thanks to Dr. Ken Kinakin for everything he has done for Ken and myself to date. Meeting this man has been life changing, his is an incredible person. Your Generosity Ken with everything you have done for us is unimaginable, thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for everything.
Sheri & Ken Whetham (#teamelitefts)
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