NEW! Beginner's Special--details below
Consultations: What to expect and how it works
Wondering if you could benefit from a consultation with Clarence? Read what people say about their experience by phone and in person:
Let it be known that I was a bit intimidated when I scheduled my 2-day visit with Clarence and Carol Bass – Mr. and Mrs. Ripped – when I thought about the awards, the books and magazine column, and the physique. WOW. But I was tired of getting stuck with my workouts, plateauing; tired of being inconsistent, and burning out.
It was my goal to move from knowing what to do “in theory” to actually knowing “how to” do it. I wanted to maximize my lifestyle choices so I could be around longer for myself and my family. I also wanted to be a good example for my young family. Little did I know how much difference two days with my “lifestyle mentors” would make. Read More
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Clarence, I still feel that your in-person consults--this was my third--are one of the best bargains in the fitness industry. It was obvious to me that you spent quite a bit of time evaluating my pre-consult letter, and designed a program of training/eating specifically for me and my lifestyle, using your principles. This was no "canned program" where everyone is told to do the same thing, but an in-depth evaluation and analysis of how I can apply your principles to my rather hectic lifestyle! I appreciate you both tremendously! Ed McElroy, DDS, El Paso, Texas
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Please thank Clarence for me. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to him on the phone. It has helped me enormously. All of a sudden my thinking about training and diet has become so much clearer. The consultation fee is the best money I have ever spent on training. His insight is so logical and quite simple. I think the problem is the fitness industry has become over complicated. I cannot thank Clarence enough. David
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Clarence, I am taking the liberty of writing, not
only to express my thanks for your advice, but, as important, the way and manner
you conducted yourself during my consultation. If only more people realized the
gold mine of information which is available to them. I have been an active
weight trainer for some forty years, and hope to carry on for another forty.
Although improvement was tremendous both in physique and strength, I found it
impossible to get that RIPPED look which had always been my goal (without the
use of steroids). I found your advice extremely useful. Actually, that's an
understatement. I recommend that anyone who needs assistance contact you. After
the consultation, I immediately changed my diet and training routine as you
suggested. Though its only been a short time since our discussion, its effects
can already be seen. I’m seeing striations in my muscles which have never been
there before. I am so excited about this that I want to shout out for all to
hear. Once again, thank you most sincerely, Simon Kesler
Scheduling is easy:
It's helpful (but not required) to read at least one of Clarence's books before setting up a consultation. We recommend Lean For Life and/or Great Expectations. However, any of our books will help make your consultation more productive. You'll have the basic information and Clarence can concentrate on your individual needs and concerns.
We'll need information about you. Tell us about your goals and the problems you're having. In addition, we'll need background information such as age, weight, training experience, medical problems, current diet and training program. This information allows Clarence to prepare beforehand. The more detail you give, within reason, the more productive the consultation is likely to be. Be sure to highlight the areas where you need help; be as specific as you can about your problems and areas of concern.
Call when you're ready. We'll answer any questions you have and and schedule your consultation.
Telephone consultations are $150.00 (plus NM tax if you are a NM resident). There is no time limit, but most phone consults take about an hour. You pay for the long distance call. Consulting by telephone allows you to ask questions; the give and take makes the consultation more helpful.
You can also come to Albuquerque for a one or two day consultation. Most people arrive the night before and get settled down at a nearby hotel. The next day (or two) is spent enjoying Ripped meals with Clarence, learning calorie control techniques and proper food selection, discussing your diet, training, and motivation problems--whatever is necessary to help you achieve your goals.
The day-long consultation is $750.00 ($675 each for two people) + New Mexico sales tax. Stay for two days, and workout with Clarence: $1,250 ($1,125 each for two people) + NM sales tax. If your schedule allows, we'll take you to our favorite Mexican restaurant in the evening.
NEW! Bring your wife or significant other for a day with Carol learning how she shops for and prepares healthy salads, hearty vegetable soups, and main meals, plus a hike in the foothills to keep the blood and brain going strong. (The hike is optional.) The charge for the time with Carol for a second person as an add-on to a regular consult is $500--or $750 as a stand alone experience. An abbreviated version is included in regular consultations without additional charge; Carol will talk with you about preparing salads and vegetable soups, among other things.
NEW! Beginner's Special: If you're just getting started in training (weights and aerobics) or beginning a weight loss program, we'll help you get on a sustainable path. Having realistic expectations and avoiding common mistakes will substantially increase your chances of success. If you qualify, Clarence will talk with you by telephone (generally about an hour, $100) or you can come to Albuquerque for an expanded, in-person consultation, which typically lasts about 5 hours ($500 plus NM sales tax)
Still undecided? Read the reflections of Dr. Kevin Fontaine and his 16-year-old son Joshua: Surpassing Great Expectations: Our Weekend with Carol and Clarence Bass: This past July (2009), my son Joshua and I (see Success Stories 10 & 11) made our way to Albuquerque to spend the weekend with Carol and Clarence Bass. Joshua was about as excited as he could be because he’d read most of Clarence’s books and now he was going to meet “Mr. Ripped” in the flesh. What I found most gratifying was that Clarence seemed as excited as Joshua. They hit it off right away. From the moment Clarence asked, “How much are you weighing these days?” Joshua knew he was in for a weekend filled with advice, instruction, and information; information that he could never get from a book or from his old man. Imagine, spending time with someone who has over 50 years of experience managing training and dietary practices to produce optimal results! That, coupled with Clarence’s encyclopedic knowledge of bodybuilding and its history, made for an incredible, once in a lifetime experience. Read More
Come for a New Mexico vacation and do a consultation while you're here: Experience our southwest culture with its Indian and Spanish influences (Santa Fe is only 60 miles to the north). The Spanish Market www.spanishmarket.org (usually in July) and the Indian Market (usually in August) are both in Santa Fe.
Or attend the annual International Balloon Fiesta held each fall in October in Albuquerque (www.balloonfiesta.com), visit old town www.albuquerqueoldtown.com , take a trip on the world's longest aerial tramway (2.7 miles) to Sandia Peak www.sandiapeak.com , or take in a minor league baseball game with the Albuquerque Isotopes www.albuquerquebaseball.com . Or go further up north (135 miles) and visit quaint Taos known for its art and nearby skiing in the winter. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, you can drive south from Albuquerque one hour in the autumn and see tens of thousands of birds which gather at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/newmex/bosque/ .
From opera buffs (Santa Fe Opera www.santafeopera.org - normally June through August) and to those looking for a great skiing vacation or a unique cultural experience, New Mexico has it all. Come once and you'll want to visit again and again!
For further information call (505) 266-5858 [M-F, 8-5 Mountain time] or e-mail: cncbass@aol.com
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Ripped Enterprises, P.O. Box 51236, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87181-1236 or street address: 528 Chama, N.E., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108, Phone (505) 266-5858, e-mail: cncbass@aol.com , FAX: (505) 266-9123. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8-5, Mountain time. FAX for international orders: Please check with your local phone book and add the following: 001-505 266-9123
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