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Mikko Aronpaa’s CrossFit Games Preparation

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Mikko Aronpaa feels no pressure going into this years CrossFit Games. Pre Games Programming two workouts per day morning: one strength workout in the morning, followed by a short metcon evening: another metcon. CrossFit Games Preparation Programming morning: 3-4 workouts with some strength work. evening: skill training (ring handstand push-ups, double unders…) and maybe two […]

Dave Tate on Fixing Technique and Setting PR’s

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Hre is a great read with lots of valuable information. In Iron Evolution: Phase 5 – Westside Barbell, Technique, Dave Tate talks about the importance of technique in powerlifting. A lot of people downplay the importance of technique, but wrongly so. He explains how he performed the Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift prior to joining […]

Circadian Rhythm, Sleep and Metabolism

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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 build a Gymnastics Mushroom / Pommel Trainer

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New gymnastics equipment is usually pretty expensive. That is why I am a great fan of DIY equipment projetcs. Over at the GymnasticBodies forums user Breaks explains how he built his own gymnastics mushroom / pommel trainer. Which looks pretty sweet. Also check out his YouTube Channel for some good workouts and his quest to learn circles on his […]