Last blog (look back, waaaay back) I discussed the basics and benefits of this intensive and time-saving style of combination training. Here are some great combo exercises that integrate multiple muscle groups, with advanced variations that increase functional strength, balance and coordination required for the exercise. Also shown are the basic muscle groups involved in [...]
Archive | June, 2008
Training for Hunting
As an avid outdoors man, i find that there are a lot of hunting enthusiasts who don’t prepare there bodies for the hunting trip they intend to take. Having excellent cardiovascular fitness is a must, and being able to keep a calm hand after climbing the side of a mountain, when it really counts, is [...]
Don’t Take Water for Granted
I wanted to share this article with everyone involved in the fitness industry. We all know how important it is to stay well hydrated but lets face it – water is water. I’m fine drinking tap water most of the time but I will admit to buying Fiji water (love the bottle) when I’m craving [...]
FULLY FUNCTIONAL – THE WORK OUT
So its now been about 1 week after setting up my functional trainer. Can’t believe how convenient it is to be able to get up make breakfast, drink my coffee and then bust off a quick workout. Monday i’m starting with my chest: Standing about 3 feet away from the machine I do a few [...]
Body For Life week 9
OK so this will be the short blog this week. No training at all due to an elbow injury. Already losing mass and the tops are getting loose. Guess I’ll go back to wearing baggy long sleeve tops. But seriously, I have to evaluate my training now and see if I can put in the [...]
Sunday Morning Workout (yes, on Father’s Day)
Tried this last Sunday and I loved it! Have honestly been looking forward to it. Even with my biceps killing me from Friday morning (FemSport training) this workout is a nice change. I’m already planning on setting up in Lafarge next Sunday EARLY a.m. to do this right next to my TRX set up hanging [...]
Energy drinks…what’s the deal?
Are energy drinks just full of hot air? In our society people are all over the “Quick Fix”..or the “Easy Fix”. You see quick fixes everywhere in diet pills, made for TV fitness machines, stomach stapling, liposuction, the grape fruit and celery diet, the cabbage soup diet and the IDIOT diet (other wise known [...]
Monday, June 9th
Warm up: 1/4 mile run with a 20lb medicine ball (9mph = 1.55 minutes) 40 x (20ea. arm) 25lb Kettle-bell Long Cycle Presses *Example above 8 x Chin ups Set 1: 10 x 45lb Kettle-bell Clean and Press burn-out with 75lbs military presses = 15 reps 8 x chin ups 15 x 55lb E-Rep EZ-curl [...]
Core Wars: Episode 2
Abdominal exercises such as crunches, sit-ups and planks are some of the most common exercises that are done incorrectly. With all the hype and media surrounding products that will give you a six-pack, it’s easy to get confused. There is only one way to get a flat stomach and strong core, and it requires hard work [...]
Basic Running Rules: 2. Running Workouts
Now that we have perfected our running form we can apply our more efficient movement to specific running workouts. All of these workouts can and should be utilized in any running program, no matter what our individual goals are. They use different levels of intensity and duration. They also tax each of our energy systems [...]
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