This week's Minute of Strength newsletter contains video of a very interesting move - the Cross-legged overhead kettlebell press. Whilst the exercise itself is fairly straightforward, the idea of crossing your legs before performing seated overhead work (whether using kettlebells or not) is definitely worth thinking about.
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As I mentioned recently, you can never see too many climbing videos. Here's a nice 10min clip from the guys at Parlor Tricks Productions over at Urban Climber. Great music.
Via Napalm's Corner : another great speedbag tip [streaming, 4.3mb .flv download] from Zach Ruffo (aka Speed Bag Skunk) - where to keep your arms whilst punching. Gold.
Canada's Ethel Catherwood who won the high jump at the 1928 Olympics (Amsterdam) with a 1.59m scissors jump.
There's a very interesting discussion over at Run to Win on the recent calls to ban the use of prosthetics in international competition. This came about after South African double-amputee (both legs, below the knee) Oscar Pistorius was thought to have an unfair advantage. Does he? Does it matter? Should there be a rule change to accommodate the use of prosthetics?
Yesterday I mentioned Lady Hardbody (pictured here with her trainer Rudy Friederich) and her amazing feat of 250 burpees in under half an hour. If you haven't tried them, they're far more difficult than they sound (I almost pass out from exhaustion a long time before I get that far).
Does anyone out there feel that they could match that? Perhaps on video?
Warrior FX - a bodybuilding and powerlifting guide. A very interesting blog.
Now that you've made your stone (part 1, part 2), Darren shows you how to lift it. Or rather, his brother Pete does.
Very nice tutorial.
Just came across an interesting blog via Mike's Anvil or Hammer (no Mickey Spillane jokes, please) - Fight in the Dog. A great look at women's lightweight rowing.
This month Blaine and I will be looking at the many fun things to do which will keep you fit without really trying. First off, a personal favourite - walking the dog.
I've always been a dog lover; as my first pet was a labrador given to me when I was aged 2, this is understandable. Having a dog - particularly a large, highly active one - brings with it a great range of activities (otherwise known as general conditioning work), and a whole load of fun.
If you have a dog, several things have probably already come to mind. For those that don't, however, here's some of the fun you're missing :
Walking
Taking a dog for a walk is a little more energetic than a calm walk up the street to buy a newspaper. After being confined in a relatively small area for most of the day, the dog is usually excited to get out. If you've ever seen a dog jump the fence and escape from its owners, only to go for a run and chase birds, you'll know what I mean.
Trying to walk slowly whilst an excited creature almost runs beside you just isn't feasible. It's more like going for a jog.
Throwing the ball/stick/whatever's handy
For an exercise that's clearly targeted at the dog, there's a fair bit of work involved in repeatedly throwing something. Perhaps its also the wrestling I throw in at the end of each return (it's a lot more fun than simply asking him to drop the ball). Whatever the case, it works.
Swimming (with the dog)
Ever seen a dog at the beach? Once they realise that the water coming in isn't a threat, you'll never see him/her happier. Running flat out after birds, or simply diving about in the water.
If you're miles from the beach, the next best thing is a pool (or any large body of water really). Dive in, reap the usual benefits associated with swimming (highly recommended following a particularly heavy workout) and your dog will be right in there with you.
Incidentally, you'll probably get tired before he/she does.
In fact, almost any activity you do with your dog will end up giving you a bit of a workout. Think of it as a light recovery session with an extra helping of fun.