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15 Different Cardio Styles That Actually Work (Part 1) by Adrian Crowe

patrickv — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:05:21 +0000

Story time, grab a chair. I did a program with my buddy David 3 years ago called Mechanical Drop Sets. David put on 30+lbs of solid bodyweight and I put on 20lbs+ in 12 weeks (a little pudge but mostly clean mass). It was insane. So were the workouts. On the high week it was upwards of 500 reps total per workout and there were 4 workouts per week. Ugh. Add it to the list of programs I’ll venture to use again on myself.

Slick Floor Sand Bell Sandbag Exercises Part 1

Dai — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:34:08 +0000

Good Monday Morning! Time for a new Pick 3 Series! This time I’m giving you a closer look into a type of training that you might not think is even possible with a Sand or SteelBell from Hyper Wear; I’m talking about Slick Floor Training! Did you know your SandBell can be used to slide [...]

David Haye Trains With The TRX!

patrickv — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:15:14 +0000

David "Hayemaker" Haye, the WBA Heavyweight Champion of the world, uses the TRX as part of his training routine. With an impressive record of 25-1 (23KOs), he is seeking a fight with one of the Klitschko brothers, to make his mark as the best heavyweight boxer in the world.

NEW Product Review: Alpha Strong sandbag training

Jason — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:02:40 +0000

This blog entry & photos are courtesy of Victor Jeon of Caveman Strength & Conditioning. ~ Thanks Vic!!! The term “functional training” has been used quite frequently in the last few years. Functional training could refer to something as simple as mutiplanar movements or as complex as balancing on a Swiss ball on one foot [...]

The Importance of Balance

Brittany — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:02:52 +0000

“Proprioception: the ability to sense the position and location and orientation and movement of the body and its parts”: seems like a really basic concept, but I found that balance is a huge part of training that the average person takes for granted or doesn’t practice at all. Balance training is a very important aspect [...]

Exercise Variables By Ken Kashubara

Dai — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:04:06 +0000

Personal trainers put together workout systems for individuals and/or groups to follow. Many of these programs detail more than simple sets and repetitions. The programs use a new language, such as ‘rep tempo’, that many individuals may not initially understand. What do all the terms mean? How do the workouts get ‘put together’? Let’s find out.

Flexibility Revisited By Ken Kashubara

Dai — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:59:36 +0000

Many individuals, regardless of fitness levels, frequently skip stretching before and after workouts. If an individual wishes to be at his or her physical best, stretching is mandatory. Improving flexibility decreases the risk of injury and stress, can increase energy levels and improve performance. Read on to learn the exact definition of flexibility, how it works, and the types of stretches each individual should perform.

Archery Workout

Tarmo — Tue, 05 May 2009 18:17:06 +0000

Be it bows and arrows or crossbows, archery is a fine field to master and enjoy as a sport. Given the almost unlimited offerings in terms of equipment, training and support, archery can be the sporting challenge one can enjoy over and over, since the lessons in learning and mastering it never ends.

THE MIND-MUSCLE CONNECTION By: Mark Thorpe http://www.muscleandfitness.com

Chris Ducharme — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:44:46 +0000

Today, I was reading this article on-line today from www.Muscleandfitness.com and this is such an awesome read! You must give this a try because it’s magical. If you have never practiced visualization techniques, then start with this today becuase you will be in awe of the effects of anytype of visualization let alone this. This [...]

Foam Rollers

jaylenem — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:44:05 +0000

So I’ve been training for FemSport and I’ve been extremely sore (my calves hurt for 3 days). I was talking with one of my friends about muscle soreness and pain and he said to try the foam roller. Well I’ve always been skeptical about the foam roller, what can a little piece of foam really [...]