So my studio recently became a testing ground for what just may be the future of exercise. What if you could train a muscle to total exhaustion, safetly, without the aid of spotters to save a large weight from crushing your skull? Intrigued? Read on...While Efficient Exercise has been on the cutting edge, using training … Continue reading The Future of Strength Training?
Author: Skyler Tanner
46″ Hip to Box Jump
Just some vertical leap training that I've been working on. The chops were weighing me down, so I cut them off. 😉
Fitness Spotlight Article – Intermittent Fasting
Hello everyone, It's been a busy time of year with both training, class, and certifications. I've got a few new posts coming down the pipe but wanted to link over to the Fitness Spotlight where I wrote a post about my own experiments with intermittent fasting: Intermittent Fasting for Neurotic Athletes
Interval Weight Training – My Favorite Fast Interval Sequence
A client came to me some months back asking for a more "metabolically" focused workout. Certainly not anorexic, in fact built like a linebacker, I wanted him to do this with strength training because cardio is crap. High Intensity Intervals are in vogue right now, so I'm not proposing anything new or novel, just a … Continue reading Interval Weight Training – My Favorite Fast Interval Sequence
Weight Loss: So Simple, It’s Hard
Given my status as an exercise supervisor and nutrition consultant, this video could not have been more poignant. I'm really in the wrong business; I should just make diet pills and rake in the dough.
Caffeine, Cashews, and (lack of) Casualties: Study Rundown
These 3 studies were of interest to me, as I love espresso, consume 6oz of nuts per day, and generally like not dying. Caffeine A study performed recently at Arizona State University indicated that "moderate" caffeine consumption increased weight lifted on the bench press and improved performance in the Wingate test. I did find their … Continue reading Caffeine, Cashews, and (lack of) Casualties: Study Rundown
How To Make Real Espresso From A 60 Dollar Plastic Toy
Being that it is Labor Day and what I've done is nothing amazingly exciting, I'll be keeping this post short. I have to tell you though: I'm really excited. I've been a caffeine junkie for quite some time, mostly in the form of energy concoctions based upon what I've learned about nootropics and stimulants. After … Continue reading How To Make Real Espresso From A 60 Dollar Plastic Toy
Musings of Strength: Added Goals for 2008
At the start of this year, I made a conservative goal to pull 400lbs in the deadlift for at least 1 repetition. Though my best last year was 408 x 5, a few things have changed since, the major changes being the tweaking of my back shortly after setting that mark and pulling conventional instead … Continue reading Musings of Strength: Added Goals for 2008
Make Haste Slowly
"Always err on the side of conservatism. Even when you know you can do better, drop back to the point where you are using just a bit less weight or doing one or two reps less than you had planned to do. Then, every week or two, gradually increase you sets, reps, or weight. - … Continue reading Make Haste Slowly
Why Cure A Hangover When You Can Prevent It?
Given my age, many of my readers would expect a title perhaps in line with something like, "why cure a hangover when you can drink more beer?" However, I've been an old man for quite sometime, and an OCD oldie at that. In a world of such wonderful spontaneity, I like to feel like I … Continue reading Why Cure A Hangover When You Can Prevent It?
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