Listen to IronRadio 146 with guest Vincent Dizenzo. Topic: Training with Injuries Phil, Dr. L and Rob talk to Elite FTS powerlifter Vincent Dizenzo. After a serious back injury, instead of rolling over and giving up, Vincent changed gears to become a bench specialist. And he is now crazy strong at what used to be his worst […]
Free Yoga Routine Videos
It’s one of those days again. I have been beating my body pretty good for the last months. So it’s time for yoga rest day. Check out the HolmTV YouTube Channel for narrated yoga routine videos.
Workout Duration – Keep it Short and Intense
Read Justin’s post on workout duration, rest and the hormonal response. Good strength programs will include two, maybe three primary lifts with one or two assistance exercises. The average number of lifts or exercises included in a session is three or four; there’s no reason that such a workout can’t be completed in an hour. […]
What’s so great about Yoga?
Easy answer … hot chicks in yoga pants. What’s even better? Hot chicks in underwear. Here is Briohny Smyth doing her thing. If you are looking for a complete Yoga routine check out this one from P90X. And on that note: How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body
Listen To Your Body Mark Rippetoe Quote
Listen to your body, especially if you don’t like what it is telling you.– Mark Rippetoe (via)
Sleepytim.me Bedtime Calculator
Here’s another one of those sleep time calculators. Sleepyti.me Please keep in mind that you should be falling asleep at these times. The average adult human takes fourteen minutes to fall asleep, so plan accordingly! sleepyti.me works by counting backwards in sleep cycles. Sleep cycles typically last 90 minutes. Waking up in the middle of a […]
Soft Tissue Massage Resource Athletes Treating Athletes
This is worth a bookmark. Athletes Treating Athletes is a great resource for all your soft tissue needs. If the daily grind has taken its toll and caused some overuse injuries this site will be of value for you. It offers detailed explanations of Self muscle massage, active muscle/tendon mobilizations, and joint mobilization techniques to restore […]
Working Out with Sore Muscles
Steven Low (aka eshlow), author of Overcoming Gravity, shares some tips on how to deal with Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS). As far as training with soreness, my “mantra” on the subject is: If you’re too sore to move you should at least exercise lightly to get blood flowing = faster healing. You should also be hydrating, self […]
Breaking Plateaus – Iron Radio Podcast #134
Listen to another good Iron Radio Podcast episode. Link to mp3: Episode 134 IronRadio (right click ‘save as’) Topic: Breaking Plateaus Be it gaining strength or gaining muscles. What is a plateau? Progress comes slower as you advance. Engine Size vs Neuromuscular Efficiency Measure and track – Become aware. Have realistic, incremental and progressive goals. Identify & eliminate live stressors, emotional stressors Dietary habits […]