The X Gym Difference

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” -Ben Franklin

Are you tired of spinning your wheels with traditional training? Do you start out strong in January with your new year’s resolution only to peter out by March because of diminished returns? You’re not alone! Why are millions of people still settling for little to no results year after year with conventional exercise? The answer is simple: traditional training methods were invented in 1891 and have gone unchanged since. This is why the X Gym’s methods were created. Our 7 different methods (protocols) were invented by us based on the latest research in exercise science and tested on hundreds of people since 1988 to produce 2-3 times the results of traditional training in less than 1/3 the time!

Our system is different than anything you have tried and is only available at the X Gym. Each protocol emphasizes a different muscle fiber type and energy system that gives you a well-rounded fitness without the typical plateaus. Results come faster and safer than any other form of training. Another X Gym asset is our continuous protocol development system which ensures updates and upgrades when new and better research comes out keeping us in front of all other exercise studios and methods.

X Gym produces faster results in less time because of our unique multi-protocol concept. All other systems use only one method. They may change the exercises or weight emphasis, but they still exercise the same way after each program change. Using one method or protocol causes eventual plateaus and stagnation no matter how often the exercises are changed. Merely changing the exercises, volume, or number of reps and sets is simply not enough. The X Gym is the first multi-protocol facility in the world and is truly a revolution in exercise.

Performing repetitions at the same speed and style all the time travels a very narrow path in muscle energy systems and fiber types. The muscle cannot become fit in a comprehensive way if the style does not change along with the exercises. X Gym protocols provide this much needed variety. Some repetitions are slow, others are fast. One has an isometric base, some emphasizes endurance, and others improve strength. Whatever the protocol, the duration for that particular method never exceeds 7 weeks. This keeps the neurological, biological, and muscular systems in a constant state of improvement instead of stagnation.

We pride ourselves on being the antithesis of traditional gyms in many other ways as well. Think of everything you hate about the gym you frequent (or the reasons you quit) and you will find that X Gym offers the opposite. Some examples are clean, new equipment and facilities (that don’t smell like sweat); membership caps (so the schedule doesn’t fill up); a 2 person room limit-each with their own trainer (so overcrowding is never a problem); no pressure sales (we don’t even take money on the intro visit); and actual qualified trainers to name just a few.

X Gym is also a drug-free facility and does not heavily push supplements like the mega gyms do.  We simply promote proper nutrition through whole foods and provide no-nonsense high intensity personal training. The do however, highly recommend Hudor, and the only drug we endorse is Panexa. Both of these are free and easy to find.

There are a few nearby gyms that popped up who attempted to duplicate our concept and success. Even though they were started by past X Gym members and staffed by past X Gym trainers, true originality cannot be copied. Now we know first hand what they mean by, “Imitation is the highest form of flattery”. If our idea didn’t work as well as we claim no one would be trying to copy us! If you want the best training and methods available for the best value, come to the X Gym. We have been the forerunners and the original multi-protocol gym since 1998 as well as the most economical form of personal training.

This is an extremely cursory explanation to a very in depth system. Further elaboration here on the public web would put our trade secrets and proprietary material at risk. Below lists a chart comparison of our methods compared to the other popular systems.

	X Gym	Traditional Gyms (and CrossFit)	Superslow (10-10 method)	Pilates
Invention year	1997-present (always in process)	1891	1999	1915
Based on research	Yes- on 300+ different studies	No- just Eugene Sandow’s experience	No- just three people’s experiences	No- just other internees in the internment camp
Typical results	2-3 times faster than traditional	traditional results	studies show only short term results	equivalent to traditional
Weight loss	2-3 times faster than traditional	traditional results	studies show inferior to traditional	equivalent to traditional
Muscle toning	3-4 times faster than traditional	traditional results	studies show inferior to traditional	equivalent to traditional
Strength and power	2-3 times faster than traditional	traditional results	studies show only short term results	inferior to traditional
Coordination	4-5 times faster than traditional	traditional results	not proven with any research	slightly faster than traditional
Functional fitness	3-4 times faster than traditional	traditional results	not proven with any research	2 times faster than traditional
Athletic performance	3-4 times faster than traditional	traditional results	not proven with any research	2 times faster than traditional
Plateau occurrence	never	after 3-4 months	after 5-6 months	after 6-7 months
Injury occurrence	negligible	frequent	moderate	negligible
Overuse problems	none	frequent	common after 6 months	infrequent
Bone density	high improvement	high improvement	low improvement	low improvement
Connective tissue	high improvement	moderate improvement	low improvement	moderate improvement
Cardiovascular benefit	high	low	moderate	low
Variation in protocol	7 different and unique methods (plus 28 splinter techniques)	1 method	1 method	1 method
Intensity level (1-10)	10	4	5	3
Muscle density	high	low	low	low
Bulking ability	low	high	low	low
Flexibility benefit	high	low	moderate	high
Trainer certifications	yes- certification/degree required	maybe - (most not)	no - only SuperSlow cert. required	no - only Pilates cert. required

For more information on why we are different, the science behind it, and other topics related to this page, see our Articles Section or Research Bibliography page.