There are presently in excess of 150,000 trainees utilizing John Little’s revolutionary training methods. Articles about Power Factor Training, Static Contraction Training and Max Contraction Training have appeared in the best international health and fitness magazines, including: Exercise for Men Only, Flex, Golf, Home Gym & Fitness, Ironman, Martial Arts Training, Men’s Fitness, Men's Journal, Muscle & Fitness, Muscular Development, Muscle Media, Natural Bodybuilding, Powerhouse and more. Here is what some of them have had to say about his methods:


MAX CONTRACTION™ TRAINING:

History has indicated that those who succeed are those who question. Great thinkers such as Aristotle, Plato, and Galileo, whose teachings have endured for centuries, have served as the impetus for many great thinkers to follow. While honored as brilliant in their time, just think of all that we wouldn’t know had their knowledge and tradition been left unquestioned. Human progress hinges on the commitment of a select few to not accept current knowledge as a final truth, to continue to strive to constantly improve their methods, their knowledge base, their skill set. John Little questioned conventional strength training methods and has created a system that takes traditional results to the next level.

As a well-established innovator in fitness and strength training, his methods have been employed by hundreds of thousands of individuals around the world. His methods have been touted as the impetus for “physiology books to be rewritten,” and Max Contraction Training reflects this necessity. Max Contraction is a truly revolutionary approach to strength training, and the benefits are considerable. You can save hours of unnecessary time in the gym, and it will open your eyes to the most up-to-date research and information available. Max Contraction Training provides you with a tremendously potent technology that, when properly applied, will result in real, meaningful, and sustainable physical results, and will help build a confidence in your own abilities that will permeate into all areas of your life.
-- Anthony Robbins
Chairman, The Anthony Robbins Companies

It would normally take me two-and-half hours of training to feel the effects I’m feeling right now after a 5 minute Max Contraction workout. This system is incredible!
-- Joe Ross, Canadian Olympic Athlete

Amazing results!”
-- Muscle & Fitness magazine

Fast Mass! A new training system that piles on pounds of muscle!”
--Men’s Fitness magazine

The Incredible Max Contraction System!”
-- Ironman magazine


POWER FACTOR TRAINING & STATIC CONTRACTION TRAINING

Unlike most bodybuilders -- including the top champions -- John Little has exerted considerable effort over a period of time studying the actual science of productive bodybuilding exercise, i.e., he has acquired a firm intellectual understanding of the theory of high-intensity training.
-- Mike Mentzer, Mr. America, Mr. Universe

The cutting edge in bodybuilding [and] strength training that can show you - no matter what age you are - how you can produce the greatest result you ever thought possible in the shortest time."
-- Anthony Robbins, from his "Get the Edge" program.

" This is truly an incredible discovery that could cause physiology books to be rewritten."
-- Ironman Magazine

"A thorough, productive weight workout in less than three minutes? You better believe it! Larger muscles. Stronger techniques. Fewer injuries. What more do you want?"
-- Martial Arts Training magazine

“At last! A weight lifting program that builds muscle fast...in an obscenely short amount of time"
-- Martial Arts Training magazine

“Power Factor Training has begun to stimulate our thinking in entirely new directions."
-- Muscle & Fitness

Occasionally revolutionary ideas disrupt the physical sciences...such is the case Power Factor Training."
-- Flex

Little and Sisco provide plenty of innovative food for thought."
-- Ironman

Don't be surprised if you see substantial results in only 3 workouts! That's how good this system is."
-- Muscular Development

For those seeking not only better results, but also a better understanding of the science of productive bodybuilding exercise, Power Factor Training is a book of enormous value."
-- Mike Mentzer, Mr. Universe

"When I really want to train for mass I use Power Factor Training."
-- Chris Cormier, USA Champion

"After using the Power Factor Training System, I can't believe that I ever used anything else. All of the training I used in the past is obsolete now. I've never been so huge in my life."
-- Chris Duffy, Nationals Heavyweight Champion

"The Power Factor Training System allows me to hit all of my muscle fibers, not just the surface ones like conventional training does. I'm growing like a weed now!"
-- Paul DeMayo, Junior Nationals Champion

In addition, many of John Little’s biggest boosters have been from the scientific community -- physiologists, M.D.s, Ph.D.s, and Chiropractors. See below:

"The Static Contraction System was developed by Canadian bodybuilder/journalist John Little, based on 15 years of personal research on training and muscle growth. Most of the fundamentals of the system were based upon empirically validated data, going back over 100 years in some instances, as well as on common sense. Little's feelings were that what has worked in physiology labs can be repeated with equal if not better success if people apply themselves diligently. His intent was to provide a system in which each set could be taken to 100% of your momentary ability - what Mr. Universe Mike Mentzer refers to as the "break-over" point. That point in a set below which growth is impossible but above which it is stimulated. Once you transcend this break-over point in terms of momentary effort generated, your results will increase geometrically. Only one set of one exercise per bodypart is used…my own experiences using this program for a month were amazing."
-- James E. Wright, Ph.D (Muscle & Fitness magazine)

“After digesting John Little and Peter Sisco's training theories in their Power Factor Training Manual, I was very impressed. Here was an accurate program based on sound scientific observation, not subjective theory and guessing. Not only could one experience an intense workout but the workout could be plotted and contrasted with other workouts to determine which was the most productive. . . . For me, my results with Power Factor Training were impressive! After five weeks of Power Factor Training I had gained 34 pounds of lean muscle tissue! I checked my bodyfat and it was 10% throughout the 11 week period and at present it has decreased to 6%. I've cut my training back to only once a week now in which I do half the body. The other half of the body is trained during one day of the next week so that each bodypart gets trained on the order of twice a month."
-- Michael Manning, M.D. ("Power Gains," from the October 1994 issue of Powerhouse Magazine)

"The Power Factor Training System offers a superior way to stimulate muscle growth, while minimizing joint stress and time spent in the gym."
-- Dr. David Lipman DC

"Power Factor Training has picked up where Arthur Jones, Ellington Darden and Mike Mentzer have left off - and carried high-intensity training to its furthest possible level. I recommend it to all of my students who are interested in building maximum muscle mass - drug free!"
-- Dr. David Staplin

John’s methods have also been embraced by individuals from all walks of life who are seeking to get into great shape in a more efficient manner. Here is a sampling of what they have had to say about John’s techniques:

"After just 4 workouts over 2 weeks my strength gains have been astonishing and some growth is already evident. On the intellectual level, it really is the discovery that the Earth circles the Sun and not vice versa! If people could only open their minds this really is the way to go on both the measurement (Power Factor) front and the strongest range training aspect. My daughter Jade (4 years old) told me this morning that I'm looking much bigger - praise from the gods indeed!"
-- Allan Russell, Herts, England

"I am a true believer in Power Factor Training. After incorporating your system into my routine my strength has skyrocketed! At an all-natural bodyweight of 190 lbs I now bench 405 for a full rep max."
-- Brian Nassar, Alaska

"In addition to making excellent strength gains, my body weight has gone from 175 to 185. I also seem to have gotten somewhat more lean than when I first began; indicating a gain of muscle and a loss of fat. I've used numerous training routines and approaches. Clearly, Power Factor Training has been the most productive training approach by a clear margin."
-- Derek Staplin, Minnesota

“I have never been compelled to write a letter of customer satisfaction for any product I have ever purchased; that is until now. The money I spent on Power Factor Training, I feel, is probably the best deal I have ever gotten, period! There is not really a price tag that can be put on the knowledge contained in that book. I will use this newfound knowledge for the rest of my life. I can only guess as to the countless hours that these guys must have put into the book to make sure that science, and not marketing fads were behind its success. I am very happy with the results I am getting and know that I am no longer wasting my time in the gym."
-- Tony Lucchesi, Michigan

“When I first read what you were charging for it, I was somewhat surprised - after all, most "muscle books" cost a lot less. After reading the book, however, I realize that it would have been inexpensive at ten times its current price. Any bodybuilder who values his time would be irrational not to purchase it. Since I started using your Power Factor/Short-Range training system two month's ago, I have gained 20 lbs of bodyweight, while keeping my bodyfat level constant. All my poundages have increased significantly, i.e. By 30-50 percent."
-- Thomas Hilmerson, California

IN PRAISE OF NAUTILUS

It is well known that celebrities such as Bruce Springsteen, John Cougar Mellencamp, supermodel Cheryl Tiegs, as well as a host of professional athletes all use Nautilus equipment to keep their bodies fit and operating at peak performance. The following are some testimonials from some of the best of the best – and why they choose Nautilus as their means of a leaner, healthier and stronger body:

The best advice I can give you is, visit Mr. Jones and try his [Nautilus] machines yourself, because that is the way I did it I gained four pounds and increased my arm size in the first three days of training on the new equipment, and I am making immediate arrangements with Mr. Jones to obtain several of his machines for my use in California. If this is not my true opinion, then I will give up all of the titles I have won in the past I really believe that the new machines are fantastic. Otherwise, I would not write this."
-- Arnold Schwarzenegger, five times Mr. Universe, Mr. World, and Mr.-- Olympia (Ironman, February 1971)

I just bought ten Nautilus machines -- originals in mint condition and nothing beats the Pullover machine supersetting with close grip chins.
-- Lou Ferrigno, Mr. Universe, star of TVs “The Incredible Hulk”

The best exercise equipment available is Nautilus. Personally, I’ve used Nautilus principles and machines in my Heavy Duty training for more than ten years. It’s worked for me – and it will work for you.
-- Mike Mentzer, Mr. America, Mr. Universe


ATHLETICS

I first became aware of the Nautilus training program through Mercury Morris, who had been training with Nautilus equipment in a commercial gym in Miami, Florida. Upon Merc’s recommendation, I sent our personnel man to the Nautilus plant to personally evaluate the equipment. When he returned with an enthusiastic recommendation, we purchased the Nautilus equipment for the Miami Dolphins. When the equipment was delivered I was impressed by its rugged construction features and obvious durability -- so necessary for the training of strong professional athletes. The finest equipment I've seen in the field.
-- Coach Don Shula, World Champion Miami Dolphins Professional Football Team

I first became aware of Nautilus in 1970, as a result of articles in a national magazine. In 1971, having read a number of magazine articles and two books on Nautilus exercise methods, I began to feel that Nautilus was perhaps the first logical approach to the subject of exercise. So I decided to investigate personally. In 1972, as a result of several trips to the Nautilus plants in Florida with the trainer and one of the coaches from the Bengals, we placed an order for the full line of Nautilus equipment. To say the least, the results were dramatic -- after only a few weeks of Nautilus training, the Bengals players were both stronger AND FASTER.

For the first year in his football career--Mike Reid, All Pro Bengals’ lineman, played an entire season without missing a single game. Repeated knee injuries requiring four separate operations had always caused him to miss part of each season -- but not this year. After training on Nautilus equipment, Mike played every game – with no sign of knee trouble.

So, later in 1972, I bought the Nautilus franchise for the state of Ohio. And, In February of this year, I extended the franchise to cover the states of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Wisconsin, and Michigan. In a period of only a few short years, I have seen the almost fantastic growth of Nautilus Sports/Medical Industries -- growth based on the solid foundation of a logical approach to exercise. It is already obvious to me that the future of exercise belongs to Nautilus -- in sports, in medicine, in every field.
-- Pete Brown, DIRECTOR OF PLAYER PERSONNEL, CINCINNATI BENGALS

Nautilus equipment is now being used by the Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons, Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Oilers, Washington Redskins, St. Louis Cardinals, University of South Carolina, University of Toronto, McMaster University, University of Tennessee, Florida State University, Auburn University, Colorado State, Ohio State, University of Georgia, Louisiana State University, University of Florida, Notre Dame, and hundreds of other professional hockey, baseball and basketball teams, skiers, runners, rehabilitation clinics, hospitals, high school athletic teams and EVERYONE who values their time when seeking maximum results from exercise.

Over the last 10 years, I’ve trained and conducted studies on all types of trainees – from golfers and bodybuilders to individual clients that are simply looking to tone up, lose fat and get into great shape in the quickest time possible. All have achieved their fitness goals. We don’t follow “trends” at Nautilus North. We set them. We don’t look to popular opinion polls but to scientific fact to determine our fitness considerations. Let scientific training and nutritional principles work for you – at Nautilus North.