You've heard it before how the heart is the strongest muscle in thebody. It pumps millions of times per day to keep us alive.
No Heart = No Life
Well there is another reason why the heart is the biggest muscle in our bodies as well.
Watch this Video below and see why.............
Doesn't this make you want to stand up!!
Feeling those goose bumbs?
Remember this the next time your legs are a little sore on you set of 10 reps on the leg extension..
Or better yet Crank out 50 Body weight Squats and you'll see why you need to have HEART!! to accomplish anything worth a damn in Life!!
Like I said earlier
NO HEART = NO LIFE!!!!!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
The Dirty Bird Going Legit?
Kentucky Fried Fat Loss
This has been all over the news. Kentucky Fried Chicken is trying something new…
Kentucky GRILLED Chicken.
This is taken right from a press release off their website:
“The introduction of Kentucky Grilled Chicken is a defining moment in our brand’s storied history,” said KFC President Roger Eaton.
“KGC is the latest menu innovation that showcases our commitment to meeting our customers’ ever-changing needs while staying true to the standards of high quality and great taste pioneered by Colonel Sanders.
This product will transform the industry.”
Well, at least they’re trying.
Or is it too late? Are they just doing this so they don’t get sued some day for their role in the obesity epidemic?
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Why Training is or should be taken serious
Today I want to talk about training for real results.
One of the Main Laws of Result Oriented Training that I preach is to Train HARD!
Too many people just go through the motions.
A productive workout should be hard work. You should be sweating and breathing hard.
There should no long rests bewteen sets, no talking to your friends about the movie last night.
The Exercises you pick should also be challenging, skip the machines when possible.
For example
Do this next workout..
Leg Extension Machine
Perform 3 sets of 20 reps with only 60 seconds rest between sets
Wait 5 minutes
Body Weight Squats- no weights
Perform 3 sets of 20 reps with only 60 seconds rest between sets
Which one was Tougher? Which one left you breathing harder?
And when you can have a spotter or training partner so you can push yourself on your worksets.
Don't be like this clown!!
One of the Main Laws of Result Oriented Training that I preach is to Train HARD!
Too many people just go through the motions.
A productive workout should be hard work. You should be sweating and breathing hard.
There should no long rests bewteen sets, no talking to your friends about the movie last night.
The Exercises you pick should also be challenging, skip the machines when possible.
For example
Do this next workout..
Leg Extension Machine
Perform 3 sets of 20 reps with only 60 seconds rest between sets
Wait 5 minutes
Body Weight Squats- no weights
Perform 3 sets of 20 reps with only 60 seconds rest between sets
Which one was Tougher? Which one left you breathing harder?
And when you can have a spotter or training partner so you can push yourself on your worksets.
Don't be like this clown!!
Monday, April 13, 2009
New Protocol for increasing Bench Press Performance
This is a workout scheme that I use on a regular basis. Usually on Mondays my high rep conditioning day.
This rep scheme will help add muscle mass, strength endurance and helps you bench more weight for more reps.
Using a weight that you can do 10 good reps with.
Now take this weight and try and hit 30 reps in as few sets as possible.
Do as many reps as you can until you fail.
Rack the bar.
wait 90 seconds
go for another set.
Repeat this until you complete 30 reps total.
If it takes you 7-8 sets and you're down to singles at the end, so be it.
But whatever it takes this week l, is the goal to beat for next week.
Example, it takes you 7 sets to hit 30 reps with 225, then next week do whatever it takes to do it in 6 sets.
You stay with this weight until you can do the 30 reps in 2 sets.
Once you can do it in 2 sets. Retest you 10 rep max and use that new number for your 30 rep workout.
This rep scheme will help add muscle mass, strength endurance and helps you bench more weight for more reps.
Using a weight that you can do 10 good reps with.
Now take this weight and try and hit 30 reps in as few sets as possible.
Do as many reps as you can until you fail.
Rack the bar.
wait 90 seconds
go for another set.
Repeat this until you complete 30 reps total.
If it takes you 7-8 sets and you're down to singles at the end, so be it.
But whatever it takes this week l, is the goal to beat for next week.
Example, it takes you 7 sets to hit 30 reps with 225, then next week do whatever it takes to do it in 6 sets.
You stay with this weight until you can do the 30 reps in 2 sets.
Once you can do it in 2 sets. Retest you 10 rep max and use that new number for your 30 rep workout.
Back in the Saddle
Well it's been nice being back to my own crossfit training for the last 2 weeks now.
I revisited a cool Kettlebell routine that I had done back in January and February.
Kbell swings and Burpees
K Bell Swings - Burpees
10 - 1
10 - 2
10 - 3
10 - 4
10 - 5
10 - 6
10 - 7
10 - 8
10 - 9
10 - 10
1st Time I did it in January this workout took me 24:06 to complete.
2nd time in February it took me 19:10
I just did last week and I was able to complete it in 18:15 ( Almost a minute faster)
These results show how crossfit training makes you fitter and improves performance across the board.
Becoming more functional just makes you better at any given activity.
I revisited a cool Kettlebell routine that I had done back in January and February.
Kbell swings and Burpees
K Bell Swings - Burpees
10 - 1
10 - 2
10 - 3
10 - 4
10 - 5
10 - 6
10 - 7
10 - 8
10 - 9
10 - 10
1st Time I did it in January this workout took me 24:06 to complete.
2nd time in February it took me 19:10
I just did last week and I was able to complete it in 18:15 ( Almost a minute faster)
These results show how crossfit training makes you fitter and improves performance across the board.
Becoming more functional just makes you better at any given activity.
Friday, March 27, 2009
More Great Results - New Bad Ass Workout!
Time for some Praise for Lianna,
I have been training Lianna for some months now and she always gives it her all.
Last week she told me in no uncertain terms that she was going to drop at least 2 lbs for the following weeks weigh in.
I love it when people set real tangible and attainable goals!!
Not only did she do the old Babe Ruth on me by pointing out over the park with her promise to me. She crushed it by dropping almost 3 pounds!!
Damn fine job Lianna, I'm Proud of you.
Bad Ass Workout
I got this workout from Nathan Donahue's blog at Kettelbellplanet
it's called the Javorek Complex #5
Nathan's actually working in India at the present moment and has beed presented with some unique challegesas to how to get some great workouts in, when you traveling abroad.
Especially in area's where a 6 ft man is a giant and dumbells in gyms rarely go over 25 lbs.
Read his blog and see what he is coming up with to get some effective workouts in. It's an example of how there is never an excuse not to do a workout...all you need is determination and some imagination.
Here is ther Version I did last night
Using 135 on the 7 ft olympic bar.
Uprightrows X6
Hanging Snatch X6
Squat Thrusters X6
Good Mornings X6
Bent over Rows X6
do all sets continously without any stops until the cycles is complete.
I did 3 cycles..I was sucking air right after the squat trusters on the first cycle.
It took me 18 minutes to complete all 3 sets..ther was alot of crying in between the cycles. At one point I think I saw into future....
It was one BAD ASS workout!
Thanks for the great Idea Nathan!!
Here's a Video of a similar routine using Dumbells
If you get a chance head over to my buddy Paul's Blog he and his wife Sarah own a gym in Renfrew and Arnprior.
I was over talking to Paul earlier this week and I came across to young fella's who were benching. I used a new technique to challenge them you can read about in Paul's blog Serious about Strength. I think its the latest entry as of today.
Now go Kick Your Own Ass in the gym!!
I have been training Lianna for some months now and she always gives it her all.
Last week she told me in no uncertain terms that she was going to drop at least 2 lbs for the following weeks weigh in.
I love it when people set real tangible and attainable goals!!
Not only did she do the old Babe Ruth on me by pointing out over the park with her promise to me. She crushed it by dropping almost 3 pounds!!
Damn fine job Lianna, I'm Proud of you.
Bad Ass Workout
I got this workout from Nathan Donahue's blog at Kettelbellplanet
it's called the Javorek Complex #5
Nathan's actually working in India at the present moment and has beed presented with some unique challegesas to how to get some great workouts in, when you traveling abroad.
Especially in area's where a 6 ft man is a giant and dumbells in gyms rarely go over 25 lbs.
Read his blog and see what he is coming up with to get some effective workouts in. It's an example of how there is never an excuse not to do a workout...all you need is determination and some imagination.
Here is ther Version I did last night
Using 135 on the 7 ft olympic bar.
Uprightrows X6
Hanging Snatch X6
Squat Thrusters X6
Good Mornings X6
Bent over Rows X6
do all sets continously without any stops until the cycles is complete.
I did 3 cycles..I was sucking air right after the squat trusters on the first cycle.
It took me 18 minutes to complete all 3 sets..ther was alot of crying in between the cycles. At one point I think I saw into future....
It was one BAD ASS workout!
Thanks for the great Idea Nathan!!
Here's a Video of a similar routine using Dumbells
If you get a chance head over to my buddy Paul's Blog he and his wife Sarah own a gym in Renfrew and Arnprior.
I was over talking to Paul earlier this week and I came across to young fella's who were benching. I used a new technique to challenge them you can read about in Paul's blog Serious about Strength. I think its the latest entry as of today.
Now go Kick Your Own Ass in the gym!!
Monday, March 16, 2009
My Client Pete
I just wanted to post a shout out to my Buddy Pete who I have been training for a few months now.
Pete is coming up on 40 years old (he's 38)
He wanted to get in better shape and improve his quality of Life.
He has lost over 50 lbs of fat and put on a good 10 lbs of Muscle!
I am quite proud of him.
He works hard every session, and I reward him by pounding the snott out of him every chance I get.
He doesn't bitch he just goes about getting the Job done.
Here is a picture of what was left of Pete after one of our last workouts.
Good Job Pete !!
Pete is coming up on 40 years old (he's 38)
He wanted to get in better shape and improve his quality of Life.
He has lost over 50 lbs of fat and put on a good 10 lbs of Muscle!
I am quite proud of him.
He works hard every session, and I reward him by pounding the snott out of him every chance I get.
He doesn't bitch he just goes about getting the Job done.
Here is a picture of what was left of Pete after one of our last workouts.
Good Job Pete !!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
