First, let me apologize ahead of time for the photographs - there simply isn’t very much space to take pictures in my house, and the ab wheel isn’t very practical in the yard!
This is one of those exercises that looks far, far easier than it truly is. The device itself is simple a wheel of [...]
As adults, a lot of us have completely forgotten about jumping rope. And let’s face it, a lot of us who are younger only jumped rope as children when we were made to at school. Yet jumping rope is one of the most effective aerobic conditioning exercises out there if you factor in the time [...]
One of the biggest mistakes beginners make during a workout is ignoring their body’s need for rest. This doesn’t mean that no-rest workouts are bad, but rather that they can’t go on as long or be done as often as regular workouts until your conditioning improves or you risk over-training, which is pushing yourself beyond [...]
Stretching is a fundamental exercise that all people ought to partake in, whether they are active or not. In addition to improving your range of motion, thus helping prevent injury, it is also a very theraputic endeavor both mentally and physiologically. In the context I am writing about stretching, we will focus on it’s ability [...]
I’m starting the week off with this tip about contrast showers, also known as hydrotherapy, because it is my favorite regardless of whether or not I am sore. I do these daily just for the invigoration! They really help get your blood pumping. The premise is simple - start with a shower as cold as [...]
Starting today, and for the rest of the week, I will post a daily tip on recovery. I was working on a larger article regarding this topic; however I can get much more in depth with a daily article on each tip. So keep an eye out daily for tips to help relieve pain, recover [...]
21-15-9 reps of:
225 pound Deadlift
Handstand push-ups
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I always see lots of references to running around the ‘net, but never any references on how to run! Running is simple, yet it is certainly possible to do it badly if you’re either not used to it or just impatient in your learning and adapting (as with any sport of course)…
I know a lot [...]
Five rounds for time of:
400 meter run
95 pound Overhead squat, 15 reps
This one makes me feel better about the wine I’ll be having later. Damn near puked up lunch!
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Today I was truly fatigued and so I did 45 mins on the bike trainer and a bunch of bodyweight stuff like push-ups, handstands, squats, calf raises, jump rope, etc. Oh yeah, by fatigued I mean weak… I still seem to have plenty of endurance left. I am now (after 5 days) fully, undoubtedly in [...]
