Archive for Conditioning
Program Review: Giant Sets Training
To accelerate fat loss or muscle hypertrophy, sometimes things need to be taken to the extreme. Giant sets training may just be the right amount of extreme.
Program Review: German Body Comp for Athletes
A closer look at one of owner and head coach Zach Trowbridge’s favorite “get lean fast” programs, courtesy of Charles Poliquin.
My First Boot Camp of 2012
Get a jumpstart on an aggressive fat loss goal with a short but intense nutritional boot camp to get your body burning through stubborn fat.
Altitude Training at Sea Level
While it’s not practical to go off into the mountains and train like Rocky Balboa, you can still get in fighting shape and be ready to take on Ivan Drago with the help of one simple training tool.
Strength Training for Endurance Athletes
Although the idea of strength training to support recreational sports and activities is not new, there are still those who buy into several long-standing myths about training with weights. At the top of the list are endurance athletes.
My Body Transformation Part 2: Days 1-8
After the first 8 days I’ve made a few small adjustments to the original plan, but nothing major. Overall I’m pleased with the progress and I think I will be happy with the end result.
The Prowler Is Here!
With winter upon us and limited outdoor conditioning options, we give you the Prowler.
Fat Loss Complex – Dumbbell Hell
My favorite way to use this complex is in a challenge-style setting. It helps if you have a small group of 3-4 people to compete against, but if not, competing against the stopwatch will do just fine. Dumbbell Hell Challenge Dumbbell Hell – 3×10 (15-20lbs for women, 35-45lbs for men) 100 reps jump rope Repeat [...]
