We all have our reasons why we train. For those in the military, they train to be an effective soldier. Law enforcement and fire fighters train to stay ahead of the rigors of their jobs. Elite athletes train because their livelihood depends upon it. they know it takes more than just talent to stay...
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Training Log
Are You Surviving Your Training or Training to Survive?
ATM Clean and Shoulder
Many fitness enthusiasts tout the phrase, "functional training" but few exemplify the concept better than a Russian self-described professional sumo wrestler.
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Better Than Fish Oil?
We have been hearing for years now that the be-all, end-all nutritional supplement has been fish oil and essential fatty acids. No, they have not come under disfavor, but some people like Charles Poloquin believe the “sunshine vitamin”, Vitamin D3 has more upside benefit than even fish oils. (It should be noted that D3...
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Training Log, Week Ending 12/13/09
This was the last training session of a 3 month macro cycle with Scott's coaching until I find another training partner. It was a very good run.
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Training Log, Week Ending 12/5/09
Just three training sessions a week! it's all about the strength with a little stongman conditioning thrown in.
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Training Log, Week Ending 11/29/09
As we wind down another cycle and Derek looks to sport=specific rugby training, Scott found willing lifters to go for max lifts on Thanksgiving Day.
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Training Log, Week Ending 11/22/09
Back to heavy volume and a ME (max effort) Tuesday which turned out to be a mixed bag; a personal best in the push press and a groin blow-out on my way to an Olympic squat pr.
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Training Log, Week Ending 11/15/09
This is the second day of the deloading week, so volume will be lower as will intensity. Since The Brengel is presiding, it still won't be easy! Wouldn't have it any other way, either.
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Training Log, Week Ending 11/8/09
Good stuff happened this week and Tuesday was a high volume, CNS-blasting session, masterly programmed by the Brengel. The week finished with a deloading week, starting on Saturday, followed by an unexpected, surprise training session Sunday.
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Training Log, Week Ending 10/31/09
I got through another tough, but good week of training. Scott is waiting how much of this the "old guy" can take. He is in for a long wait for his answer.
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