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Training Mask: The Unveiling
The results of our last poll showed that you wanted more equipment reviews, so here’s the first. I just received a Training Mask after watching Wanderlei Silva and Sean Sherk restricting their breathing while working out. Sherk actually developed this … Continue reading
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Tagged altitude training, Fitness equipment, Sean Serk
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Density Day
Strength, endurance, power, flexibility. These are some of the main components of fitness that we strive to improve every day. Athletes at all levels may excel at some while struggling with others. Most of us recognize the importance of fitness … Continue reading
Laughing at Bruce Lee
I shoveled my driveway again today, and though it wasn’t hard work by any means (only a few inches of light snow), all the nagging pains acquired this winter came right back. It seems like it’s been a million years … Continue reading
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Tagged Bruce Lee, Fartlek, fitness, Homer Simpson, Running
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The Missing Links: Training the Hands, Neck, and Core
This is a mini-review of Ross Enamait’s new DVD, The Missing Links. For those who are unfamiliar with his methods, Ross is a master at “low tech, high effect” training. His other materials completely changed my exercise philosophy. A few … Continue reading
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Tagged core, hands, neck, Ross Enamait, rosstraining.com, training
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The Slow-Carb Diet: An Introduction
I got Timothy Ferriss’s newest book, The 4-hour Body for Christmas and couldn’t wait to get into it. I am a big fan of his first book, The 4-hour Workweek, and I use a lot of his advice to streamline my work in … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Nutrition, Reviews
Tagged 4-hour body, 4-Hour Workweek, slow-carb diet, Timothy Ferriss, Weight loss
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The Hidden Dangers of Sandbagging
I experimented with some plyometric exercises with my sandbag today. To learn how to make your own, and for some great workouts, check the Rosstraining.com archives. Here’s a picture of the one I made a few years ago. It’s a … Continue reading
Death by Kata (and resistance training)
At my dojo there’s an old workout we call Death by Kata. The name says it all: we run through our eight katas, three to four times each. It usually takes under 30 minutes, as there’s no break between katas. … Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Blanks, Bruce Lee, Dumbbell, karate, Kata, resistance training, workout
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Getting Back into Mountain Biking
My wife just got me a new mountain bike for my birthday, and I’ve been riding all weekend. It’s been a long time since I rode on the trails. My old bike was 19 years old, and I didn’t trust … Continue reading
Minimalist Home Gym – Part Two
Here are some close-up shots of the front of my home gym. This shot is of what’s on the floor under the center shelf. The medicine balls are a little pricey for what you get, but I got one used … Continue reading
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Tagged bands, equipment, fitness, home gym, kettlebells, sandbag, training
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Minimalist Home Gym – Part One
I think I promised this a while back. Here’s part one of a tour of my home gym (i.e. the back of my garage). I’ve spent the last few years collecting, scrounging, building, and stealing a good amount of training … Continue reading
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