“Charles Staley’s EDT is the most fool-proof method of building muscle I have ever come across. And it is not fake muscles of a pump artist; EDT muscles are as strong as they look.”

– Pavel Tsatsouline
Author of ‘Power to the People!’
and ‘The Russian Kettlebell Challenge’

"Charles,

I bought your video package on EDT and have used the fat loss workout with much success. I've dropped about 15lbs in 5 weeks without changing my diet and no cardio!"

— Dr. Mike Musselman DC
New Ulm, MN

"As a teacher and coach, it is difficult to find time to get a quality workout. Charles Staley's EDT Program is sound, easy, flexible, and gives you incredible results.

Not only has it shortened my workouts, but I am stronger and leaner than I have been in years. I have lost 12 lbs. in 10 weeks, while at the same time packing on some quality muscle. My strength has also made huge improvements! Thanks Coach Staley!"

— Bruce Strunk
High School Physical Education Teacher
Columbia, Maryland

"I wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed the results of EDT. I cannot be happier with my results. I have packed on 20 lbs over three EDT cycles.

As a hard gainer, I have NEVER gained weight so quickly. I remember the conversation we shared at Dianna Linden's place several years back when you mentioned your EDT methodology and I should have picked up on what you told me then. I would have been well ahead of the game by now.

Thanks again for all your help."

— Adam Kaplan
San Juan, Peurto Rico

"EDT is truly one of the hardest, yet most enjoyable ways I have ever trained. I love the fact that somehow you start 'competing' with yourself in ways no other system has ever forced me to do.

The program is very effective at motivating you and progressive overload is pretty much a given. It's an addictive form of training as well since every other method seems somehow "less intense."

— Marc VanHoek
Glendale, CA

"Being 6'4" tall and only 164 lbs for most of my 55 years, I had always dreamed of being more muscular and less of a "toothpick." But despite my years of mountain bike racing and mogul skiing, along with the typical YMCA weight machine training regimen, I could not put on weight or muscle no matter what I did!

EDT got me excited, as it made sense to me based on my medical training and nutrition knowledge. I loved the idea of not straining through a lifting session, and looked forward to seeing some results, especially in the core areas.

And that's what I did! For three months, I did mostly core related lifting with dumbells, and found that my balance improved along with muscle tone. Imagine my surprise when after only three or four weeks, I had lost some belly roundness, and had gained 5 pounds of muscle! And it seemed so easy! At this point I started drinking small amounts of whey protein.

After two more months, I was up to 175 lbs, and had muscles that I never got at the YMCA. I felt the need to hit the stretching more than I had prior to this, but otherwise it was painless. Currently, at four months, I am holding at 181 lbs, and have no fat whatsoever. I work out three or four times a week for 30 minutes. That's it! All with dumbells, push-ups and sit-ups. This week, I purchased a half cage (smith cage), as this is getting way too fun to not do it to the best advantage possible!

Thank you, Charles!"

— Dr. Craig Shirley
Hudson, WI

"Charles,

I've tried a variety of other training systems and I either got minimal results, kept getting injured or could not fit the workouts into my schedule. Finding EDT has been like finding the key that unlocks all the doors.

I don't have a lot of time to workout and I travel a lot so I need something that I can fit into my day or easily take into unfamiliar gyms across the country. I also need something that is backed by reason and science and produces results. And lastly, I need something that would test my 'mental toughness' and would stay motivating over time. It seems EDT has fulfilled all these.

I bought your EDT package and watched the DVD and read the book through in one day. On my first workout the weights were too light, but I was still pretty sore. The workout was fast and furious, but I had more energy throughout the rest of my day than anything I had been doing. I've being going at it for three weeks now and have dialed in the right amount of weight for the exercises.

You had said that you really need to experience EDT to get it, kind of like riding a bike or falling in love. You're right! This mornings workout kicked my butt while I was doing it, but I felt good walking out of the gym. I switched the order of the sets and did Long Step Lunges with 45 lbs. dumbbells after my set of Low Cable Rows and Dumbbell Presses. Just doing things 'out of order' completely changed my fatigue level on the lunges. What an anaerobic workout!

What's interesting is when I have gone out to run, I am running harder and faster without meaning to. In other words my body just seems to want to go faster. To try to slow down would take more 'effort' then to just go with what my body is wanting to do.

My strength is going up and my body is already looking different, better. And these results are just after three weeks. I can't wait to see what I'll look like and feel like at the end of my first 8 week program, and the next one, and the next...

Thank Charles for putting together a program for the thinking man with limited time."

Sincerely,

— Paul Crotty
Houston, TX

“I just had to let someone connected with EDT know about the progress I have made using Mr. Staley’s EDT program. I am a 43 year old physical education teacher and high school football coach. I have been lifting weights as a hobby for several years. I haven’t made any real progress in years. I had come to the conclusion that I had reached my genetic potential and I could only maintain my current gains.”

“I stumbled across Charles Staley’s EDT program. I decided to give it a try. Now, at age 43, I am making gains in strength nearly every time I go to workout. The program is easy to follow and simply uses common sense. Thanks so much for a program that has renewed my enthusiasm for lifting weights. EDT is the best program out today.”

— Cloy Ford
Conway, South Carolina

“I gained 3/4 of an inch on my arms in a month, arms went from 16” to 16 & 3/4”. I was also able to max curl and max tricep press about 20 lbs more after EDT. I could see results occur weekly, which was really motivating.”

— Kevin Grivois
Madawaska, ME

"Charles,

I have been using EDT for about a year. I have been very happy with my results. I am a hard gainer and have gone from 155 to 170 while only increasing body fat from 10% to 11%.

Now the good part: I just got your video guide and I can definitely say learning by example is the way to go. I have been trying to make the 5 reps as long as possible, watching the videos cleared this area up. The first day of dropping to 4, 3, 2, then 1, my ‘PR’ jumped from 55 to 75, WOW. Needless to say I was sore, but it felt great.

I love competing against myself, it keeps me going, and lets me know I am making progress, even on those hard days.

Thanks for the great system. And I would encourage anyone using EDT to get the video guide - excellent work.”

— Dan Foster
San Antonio, TX

“Hello Charles,

Just got my copy of EDT on DVD and I have one word to describe it BRILLIANT!!! You are so right, the concepts are very simple and almost cause you to over-think them, yet there it is, easy to follow and very intuitive…thanks for a great product!!!! Thanks again for a training epiphany.”

— Chris Smith

"I purchased the EDT Combo Package last month, and I have to admit it is the best training-related purchase I've made in a looooong time. In one month, I have changed my body comp more in such a short amount of time than I can ever recall. This is saying a lot considering I'm in a remote camp in western Iraq, with only the most basic weight room equipment (squat rack, benches, pull-up bar, dip bars, DB set, good olympic bars and lots of plates).

I've changed what I need to to suit my requirements while staying within the basic guidelines of EDT and meeting the intent of the progressive training. This is by far the most I've ever gotten out of any training program, and my diet is MREs and whatever one choice I get at breakfast and dinner. Thanks Charles!"

— John Panchalk
Camp Wolf, Iraq

"I love your system... started 3 weeks ago and I can't freakin believe how different this is than the old 3x10 way I had been hacking away at.

I'm 36... but really a beginner. Wasted most of my teenage years smoking and wondering why I could never gain weight. Still a challenge there but I'm up about 4-5 pounds from January, and I'm leaner then I've been since I was 19.

When I'm done with your workout my arms feel like rocks, and they stay that way for days... but I don't feel like I can't lift my pen the next day. Make so much sense I can't believe I didn't think of it.

I realize you didn't create it for beginners, but it's perfect for an idiot like me. I don't know how much weight is right for me... but in 2 weeks the system told me... when you can't do 20% more... that's the right weight. Brilliant."

— Deirdre Rock

"Charles,

I’m a fitness trainer who enjoys your style. I recently modified one of my clients programs using the principles of EDT. In only 4 weeks, my client gained 1.5 inches in his arms and 2 inches on his chest, which is amazing. I have also used the principles of EDT in certain periods of my training and have seen great results. Thanks again!"

— Robin Mungall Fitness