After The Testosterone Response Charles Poliqiun wrote part 2, The Growth Hormone Response, presenting lots of studies that looked at what factors influence GH release. 1) Use a High Total Volume of Work and Short Rest Periods2) A Hypertrophy-Type Protocol is Best to Trigger GH3) Train Above the Lactate Threshold: Lactate Associated with GH […]
Shane Carwin Interview
Over at EliteFTS Scott Shetler did an interview with Shane Carwin. Shane talks about the importance of strength / weight training and how he integrates it with his fight specific training. Scott Shetler: Can you give us an idea of what a typical training week looks like for you? Shane Carwin: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are […]
Long Duration Sitting Mobilization Mobility WOD
Kelly Starrett shows us quick mobility drills he uses after prolonged periods of sitting. Check out more drills on Mobility 101.
Circadian Rhythm, Sleep and Metabolism
The Guardian’s Science Weekly Podcast has an interesting episode called “The science of sleep and circadian rhythms”. They cover the development of the research into the Circadian rhythm what genes and parts of the brain are involved how light sets the master clock in your body and and influences your sleep. influence on hormones such as testosterone and […]
How to Prevent Insufficient Recovery in HIT
Thomas Kurz has a quick post on “How to Prevent Insufficient Recovery in High-Intensity Training “ 6. To find out when it is safe to do intense exercises (and for a sore calf, jogging and running are intense resistance exercises), press deep into the muscles to be exercised. You can poke them with your finger, […]
Breakfast – What to eat besides eggs?
In this week’s The Paleo Solution – Episode 88 Robb Wolf and Greg Everett talk about what to eat for breakfast if you don’t wan to eat eggs every day. The general recommendation is dinner for breakfast. Just make more dinner and eat that for breakfast the next day. That is something I also do on […]
Shoulder Range and Positional Inhibition
This MWOD comes in really handy after having done lots of dips today. Thanks Mr. Starrett for being awesome. Check out Mobility 101 for more mobility awesomeness. “
My Rubber Band Shoulder Warm-Up Routine Video
This shoulder warm-up is part of every workout I do. “Shoulder Warm Up Routine with Elastic Rubber Bands” The routine is inspired by the “Warm-Up and Preparation DVD feat. Jordan Jovtchev” (click here for a review) I place this routine directly after the joint preparation mobility drills I do (joint rotations etc.) It consists of […]
Post Workout Power Naps – Optimize Recovery
Post workout power naps are awesome. I do them after extra hard workouts after I had my post workout shake/meal. You can optimize them significantly by inhibiting light from hitting your visual and audio sensors. Therefore I use a sleeping mask and wax ear buds. That lets me completely disconnect from the world. Give it a try […]