The EasySplits Certification is Elastic Steel's current training course on performing the splits. Comprising a great mix of teaching methods, it contains several videos/PDFs/online discussions covering anatomy, kinesiology, warming up, conditioning and a whole lot more.
The complete offering is detailed here :
elasticsteel.com/products/online-splits-course-30-lessons-1
I'm constantly amazed at just how much my training is influenced by the people on this site. Whether you're looking for a new piece of equipment, an unusual exercise variation or just an idea of how others approach things, you'll enjoy these :
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Interesting challenge.
We're still finalising the details for this week's discussion. I'll post them on the blog (and Twitter, Google+ etc) shortly.
In the meantime, take a look at some of the previous episodes of the show - (there's an example below, and a full list here). And if you've got any questions or comments on the various topics discussed, we'd love to hear them. Just leave a note below the video.
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Each week we publish a number of tips and techniques via Twitter, Google+, the blog; and now the newsletter. Wherever you are, there's always a way to improve what you're doing.
There were a number of great points raised in Gymchat 185 - Training for Marathons & Triathlons, including this suggestion from Chas. There are real benefits to having your shoes fitted, rather than simply picking the ones you think will work well.
Well said.
The EasySplits Certification is Elastic Steel's current training course on performing the splits. Comprising a great mix of teaching methods, it contains several videos/PDFs/online discussions covering anatomy, kinesiology, warming up, conditioning and a whole lot more.
The complete offering is detailed here :
elasticsteel.com/products/online-splits-course-30-lessons-1
Rather than trying to explain how it works, here it is in action :
Good stuff Bret, looks great.
Kettlebell Fundamentals is Valery Fedorenko's latest instructional DVD on getting the most out of this incredible tool. I'll post a few thoughts on it shortly (once I get my own copy back - long story), but in the meantime I'd recommend some of his other kettlebell instruction :
http://www.worldkettlebellclub.com/video/category/?cat=1
Nice one.
I'm constantly amazed at just how much my training is influenced by the people on this site. Whether you're looking for a new piece of equipment, an unusual exercise variation or just an idea of how others approach things, you'll enjoy these :
Gem From The Vault : The Step-up - a Real Squat Alternative?Looking At : Oct 2, 2016Over to you. I'd love to hear what you think : leave your comments on the above articles, and share them with your friends/colleagues/clients and so on.
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If you've ever thought about opening your own gym, take a look at this. The birth of Alan Thrall's 'Untamed Strength'.
We're still finalising the details for this week's discussion. I'll post them on the blog (and Twitter, Google+ etc) shortly.
In the meantime, take a look at some of the previous episodes of the show - (there's an example below, and a full list here). And if you've got any questions or comments on the various topics discussed, we'd love to hear them. Just leave a note below the video.
If you missed the live stream (or just want to go over a particular point again), you can watch the entire video here.
NB : if you'd like to take part in a future episode - either as an interviewee, or as a guest host - just drop us a line. Love hearing how everyone else trains.
Each week we publish a number of tips and techniques via Twitter, Google+, the blog; and now the newsletter. Wherever you are, there's always a way to improve what you're doing.
This tip is a brief look at the major stages of workout nutrition, and their goals. A bit of fine-tuning here can go a long way indeed.
From Gymchat 133 - Workout Nutrition :
Any meal can contribute to a workout (glycogen replenishment mostly), but generally workout nutrition is broken into three segments. The pre-workout, the intra-workout (optional dependent on goals), and the post-workout.Kurtis Frank.Pre-workout is literally just a meal you eat before you hit the gym. It holds more importance than other meals (say, breakfast if you train in the PM) since the nutrients you ingest at this meal will still be floating around in your blood when it comes time for a workout.
Intra-workout is typically something you bring to the gym to sip on, and where stuff typically gets all fancy with supplementation and is the area most people like to talk about. (This includes post-workout shakes consumed immediately after training)
Post-workout is when you get home and make a nice meal. There are typically higher rates of muscular metabolism and generally more metabolic direction to muscle and away from fat mass (compared to other meals). So nutrients post workout tend to be put to better fates than other meals.
Kettlebell Fundamentals is Valery Fedorenko's latest instructional DVD on getting the most out of this incredible tool. I'll post a few thoughts on it shortly (once I get my own copy back - long story), but in the meantime I'd recommend some of his other kettlebell instruction :
http://www.worldkettlebellclub.com/video/category/?cat=1
Nice one.
Rather than trying to explain how it works, here it is in action :
Good stuff Bret, looks great.
Dr Dominic 'Dom' D'Agostino - an assistant professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine - appears on episode 188 of Tim Ferris' podcast, discussing the ways in which the pursuit of size and strength impacts the pursuit of longevity. Fascinating indeed.
You can grab the audio here, or subscribe to the show on something like iTunes.
Dom D'Agostino on the Tim Ferris Show
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Much, much harder than he makes it look.
We're still finalising the details for this week's discussion. I'll post them on the blog (and Twitter, Google+ etc) shortly.
In the meantime, take a look at some of the previous episodes of the show - (there's an example below, and a full list here). And if you've got any questions or comments on the various topics discussed, we'd love to hear them. Just leave a note below the video.
If you missed the live stream (or just want to go over a particular point again), you can watch the entire video here.
NB : if you'd like to take part in a future episode - either as an interviewee, or as a guest host - just drop us a line. Love hearing how everyone else trains.
Each week we publish a number of tips and techniques via Twitter, Google+, the blog; and now the newsletter. Wherever you are, there's always a way to improve what you're doing.
In Gymchat 136 - Heavy Training after a Break, Vic noted :
I lost a LOT of strength on some lifts. It was surprising. That's why that initial 3 weeks of lighter work was important to me - it was smart to underestimate my strength at first.
And
It's important to consciously do less those first few weeks. I was off for almost 2 years - as a rule I did not put any more than 135lbs on the bar the first week. I did not push any sets to failure the next two weeks while still staying at 5 reps or less for most sets.
Good stuff.
Dr Dominic 'Dom' D'Agostino - an assistant professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine - appears on episode 188 of Tim Ferris' podcast, discussing the ways in which the pursuit of size and strength impacts the pursuit of longevity. Fascinating indeed.
You can grab the audio here, or subscribe to the show on something like iTunes.
Dom D'Agostino on the Tim Ferris Show
Rather than trying to explain how it works, here it is in action :
Good stuff Bret, looks great.
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