The Secrets of Performance Training and Injury Prevention
In basic muscle physiology there is this thing called the length-tension relationship. According to Clark, Lucett, & Corn (2008) the length-tension relationship is the length at which the muscle can produce the greatest amount of force (87). With that said, we must stretch the tight muscles and strengthen the weak muscles. If a muscle is [...]
The Prowler
Recently I have been working out with this new piece of equipment called the prowler. This thing is intense and it is a great way to develop strength and power in your legs. The prowler is kind of like having your car break down and you have to push it from behind to the nearest [...]
TRX Suspension Training System is Awesome
This piece of equipment is a great investment to your health. Although I’m not a big fan of stability training, the TRX is a great way to get your core strong while keeping your heart rate high. In addition, the TRX is adjusted to your body weight and you can regress or progress the intensity [...]
Workout of the Day (WOD)
Warm up: 135 lbs Barbbell complex (incorporating multiple exercises one right after the other just using the barbbell)
1. Clean -> thruster (front squat to overhead press) -> Front right lunge -> Front left lunge -> Push up (hands still on BB) 3 sets
2. Power clean -> 3 front squats -> 1 push press -> 3 [...]
Workout of the Day (WOD) POWER!!!
3 rounds for time…
10 power cleans @ 135 lbs
20 plyo push ups
30 wall ball
40 box jumps 24 inch
50 double unders
Time to Stretch!
Stretching gets over looked a lot by many people and athletes who are trying to achieve an optimal level of fitness. The reason why flexibility training does not get much attention is because people do not fully understand the concepts of stretching. The main reason why flexibility training is so important is because it will [...]
“Yin Yang” Workout of the Day (WOD)
Complete this workout as fast as possible (AFAP) for time. After you have finished your workout, record and post your times.
Run 400 meters
21 Thrusters (squat to overhead press) 30 lbs dumbbells
21 Pull ups
21 Burpees
21 Sit ups
Run 400 meters
15 Thrusters (30 lbs DB)
15 Pull ups
15 burpees
15 Sit ups
Run 400 meters
9 Thrusters (30 lbs DB)
9 Pull ups
9 [...]
The Best Core Exercise
The fitness world goes through these phases in which certain exercise and theories get the most attention. Today, core training receives the most popularity among people who are trying to shape up their mid-section and achieve 6-pack greatness. However, the core is comprised of muscle located in the center of the body that stabilizes the [...]
Treadmill Training
Put down the weights and tighten up those shoe laces for a workout that will have you burning more calories than you can ever imagine. In this workout you will have to be comfortable with running at high speeds on the treadmill and most importantly hoping off the treadmill while it is still going. For [...]