Combining basic strength-building exercises is a good alternative for circuit training. We did one at our Iron Brotherhood Mens Weightlifting Club yesterday.
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Squatting for lifelong independence
Let me be very blunt, if you cannot get up out of a chair or off the toilet by yourself, you are no longer physically independent. Talk to anyone who works in health care, especially with the elderly and you will see what I mean. The best way to avoid that as you get olderContinue reading “Squatting for lifelong independence”
The lost art of respect in training and in life
Life in the midst of the human race can be challenging, even on a good day. A lot of that has to do with how we see other people. How we treat others in the gym and in life often depends on the filter we are viewing them through. It is very common for peopleContinue reading “The lost art of respect in training and in life”
Over trained or just under recovered?
Over training can occur, of course, however many people do not train intensely enough or often enough to warrant undue fear of it. You can hear all kinds of differing opinions on it, like anything else on the Internet, just keep in mind it is a possibility. I am more inclined to think that peopleContinue reading “Over trained or just under recovered?”
Ed Coan in action
Anyone who missed Ed Coan’s Powerlifting seminar on June 4 right here “in our own backyard” will probably regret it for a long time.
Tendon strength–the missing link in training
The first time I heard tendon strength mentioned as a focal point of training was back in 2004 at a Russian Systema school here in my city. The instructor, Saulius “Sonny” Puzikas, had served in Special Operations (Spetsnaz) before the collapse of the Soviet Union. He knew what mattered in the real world when. itContinue reading “Tendon strength–the missing link in training”
Being healthy is not your default condition
Many people today think they are entitled to be healthy without doing anything about it. I am not just talking about being lean or ripped, just generally in good health. Folks, it’s not just a given that you will wake up each day and be healthy, much be fit. Granted, some people are born withContinue reading “Being healthy is not your default condition”
16 Tabata intervals
Tabata intervals–bodyweight/Airdyne bike/dumbbell/rower http://cavestrong.net from Frank DiMeo on Vimeo.
The value of testing
Some people love to compete, but many do not. While competition is a valid way to test your capabilities, it is not for everyone. You will hear people say, “I only compete against myself.” That statement is true in many cases, but they still need a way to measure their progress, even if it isContinue reading “The value of testing”
Powerlifting can make your stronger than you’ve ever been
I love all forms of heavy lifting! Many people, especially from other training disciplines, don’t seem to appreciate how strong Powerlifting can make a person. This is to their own detriment. People who may never have the desire to compete in Powerlifting, should still include Powerlifting in their training anyhow. My gym, the Cave, startedContinue reading “Powerlifting can make your stronger than you’ve ever been”
The Cave 