Here is some powerlifting talk for your commute. Jim Wendler is guest on the Iron Radio Podcast. Link to mp3: Episode #133 (right click ‘save as’) Topics: 5/3/1 second edition Jim’s current training Raw vs Equipped Lifting what lifts are most effected by equipment What suits and shirts beginners should buy
Iron Radio Podcast on Recovery Differences
Listen to the latest Iron Radio Podcast Episode 132 – Topic Recovery Differences Link to MP3 (right click and ‘save as’) They talk about recovery in powerlifting and bodybuilding. What about training to failure, wearing yourself out regularly? It’s about learning how to do less. Important aspects of recovery are not only naps, contrast showers and the […]
Robb Wolf and Greg Everett on CrossFit’s Failures
In the latest Paleo Solution Podcast #104 Greg Everett an Robb Wolf have a nice rant about CrossFit’s systematic failures. The rant starts at about 10 minutes in. +1 to what say said. Also interesting are their points of recovery protocols at about 36 minutes. Besides post workout nutrition Greg recommends: Contrast Hydro Therapy – cold baths / […]
Sleep Time Calculator
Want to know at what time you have to go to bed in order to wake up at a certain time? Check out sleeptiming.com via MakeUseOf
Yoga Routine Video for Rest Days – P90X Yoga X
I hate Yoga. It’s boring, low intensity, mostly statics and pretty much the antithesis of being badass. What’s worse is that most of the time comes with a lot of unnecessary spiritual-woo-woo baggage. But every couple of weeks, on a rest day, I force myself do a yoga recovery session. After some intense weeks of […]
How to get enough better quality sleep
Over at the Fitness StackExchange somebody asked the question “How can I make myself get enough sleep?” The answers have some good takeaway points. To do list for a good sleep Avoid energizers – drink and food containing caffeine, like coffee, cola (and other soda), black tee and cocoa, smoking and TV watching, brainteasers and similar […]
Planning Off Days to Recover
This week the Iron Radio crew talks about one of the hardest part training… Planning Off Days – Iron Radio Episode 122 (link to mp3) After cobering some news, like this weekends Mr. Olympia 2011 and the the new FDA plans to regulate supplements, the discussion about off days starts at 35 minutes in.
Zach Krych Snatch Training From Low Blocks
Here is some footage of Zach Krych‘s recent Snatch training. In case you don’t know Zach’s story I highly recommend watching the second video below. It is a definite testament that will power and dedication can overcome the biggest obstacles. In February 2009 he broke both of his wrists while cleaning with straps. Doctors called it a “Devastating injury” […]
John Welbourn on Paleo Solution Podcast
Another Paleo Solution Podcast with John Welbourn. Just like in Episode 86 they drop a lot of good information. Episode 94 Topics:1. Power, Strength or Hypertrophy2. Building Muscle3. No Such Thing as Overtraining4. Conjugate Method and O-lifting5. Back Squats Have Given Me Radiation!6. Weight Gain and Ketosis7. Training Twice a Day Regarding topic 1:During his time in […]