Just a little something to chew on here, folks; another from the “this I believe, but cannot prove” files. As always, I’m open to fresh takes and opposing views. Questions, comments, complaints? The floor is yours, so by all means let me hear what you think! Ok, so here’s an interesting bit: now, once again… [More…]
The Five Elements — Matching “Wiring” to Modality
So, how are you “wired”? Here’s another aspect to consider when mapping a training plan. As one becomes more adept at “reading” one’s own body — and now we’re digging down to some serious n=1 activity — is determining one’s physio-psychological make-up. Charles Poliquin uses the analogy of the Five Elements, or the five physical… [More…]
4/8/10; Grabbing a Couple of Workouts on the Fly and, Gettin’ Schooled
I found myself with a bit of spare time yesterday after work, so what better option than to saddle up the ol’ fixie and head for a spin? I stopped off by the library and returned The 10,000 Year Explosion (a good read, but not quite the ground-breaker I was expecting). Quick interlude — it… [More…]
1/14/10, Strength-Endurance Emphasis
Today’s was another workout that might better be described more in terms of power-endurance. Now these small distinctions – although they make for some great armchair discussion (and I’m all for that, too) – amount to nil in the real world. Going in, I made an educated guess (according to how I felt, how the… [More…]
12/5/09, Speed-Strength Emphasis
Had to go into work today to catch up on a few projects. Have no fear, you won’t soon run out of H1N1 vaccine – Big Pharma is looking out for you 😉 Pouring down rain and otherwise nasty-ass weather made spending a Saturday pinned behind a desk playing keyboard jockey a little more tolerable… [More…]
11/20/09, Speed-Endurance Emphasis
6PM, after work. Last meal, lunch @ 11:30AM. “Felt” primed for low pulls vs. originally planned deadlifts. Turned the w/o into a speed-endurance workout. Worked Russian lunges into the warm-up. Felt springy and fast, ==> opted for low pulls vs. straight DLs. 150 meter sprint/stride combo (continuous motion ==>25 meter sprint start/25 meter stride/50 meter… [More…]
11/12/09, Strength-Speed Emphasis
Last meal @ 6:30 PM (egg, spinach, cheese, bacon omelet). 7+ hours sleep. Up at 6 AM, gym 10 – 11AM (fasted + coffee). Odd work schedule today. warm-up: 15 minutes sprint work-ups, bounds, ballistic stretching, burpees, push-ups, pull-ups. Front Squats: Explode with heels out of the hole with enough speed to end on tip-toes… [More…]