one hundred push ups You should be a little stronger than you were a couple of weeks ago and able to complete considerably more push ups than your initial test. If you managed 16-20 push ups in the latest test, follow column 1. If you completed between 21 & 25, column 2 is for you. If you're struggling with the program, don't lose heart. Hopefully you made it safely through the third week and you're ready to move on to Week 4. Let's continue with the program take a look at Week 4. Proudly Hosted by Host Gator | Original Template Design by Andreas ViklundCopyright © 2008 | 2015 Steve Speirs Best Bodyweight Exercises for Fitness and Weight Loss Bodyweight exercises are a great way to help you lose weight. They also help to burn belly fat fast. They combine a cardiovascular workout with a muscle building workout, so burn fat while you are exercising out and also increase your metabolism as a result of muscle development. Bodyweight exercises are considered to be very “old school”, they are still promoted in martial arts classes, military fitness training and strength training for dance, sports and many other activities. One of the best things about a bodyweight workout is that you can perform most of the exercises with no equipment at all, so whether you are at home, in a hotel room, in the park or office, you can exercise when you want. This is why the Turbulence Training exercise plan is so effective at helping people lose weight and tone up, you rarely miss a workout because many of the exercises require no equipment at all, and other just dumbbells, so no gym is required. The Bodyweight Exercise Routine The Bodyweight Circuit
Nutrition 101: Eat To Burn Fat The 15 Best Fat-Burning Foods 1. Walnuts All nuts do contain some amount of the omega-3 fat alpha-linolenic acid, but most only contain trace amounts. One ounce provides almost 3g of alpha-linolenic acid. 2. It has also has been shown to boost calorie burn when eaten. 3. This very slow-digesting carb keeps blood sugar and insulin levels low, so fat burning can stay high. In fact, research has shown that athletes who consume slow-digesting carbs in the morning burn more fat throughout the entire day and during workouts than those consuming fast-digesting carbs. 4. Avocados also contain a very interesting carb called mannoheptulose, a sugar that actually blunts insulin release and enhances calcium absorption, both of which are critical for encouraging fat loss. 5. This way you know you're getting a direct supply of the fats that turn on fat burning and block fat storage. 6. Soy has also been shown to aid fat loss, possibly by decreasing appetite and calorie intake. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Are You Using The Wrong Rep Speed in Your Workouts? I like to keep things simple. So a general statement like, “always lift the weight as explosively as possible and lower it under control,” works pretty well for me in most cases. But there are definitely some exercises that you do NOT want to explode on. Exercises that you don’t consciously explode on are known as high-tension exercises. Explosive lifts are high velocity exercises where speed of movement is the most important factor. After training for a few years you’ll figure most of this out for yourself. High Velocity Exercises Jumps, throws and Olympic lifts should all be done explosively. All forms of barbell pressing exercises should be done explosively. All forms of barbell squats (front, back, safety bar, box, Buffalo bar, etc.) should be done explosively as well. Kettebell swings and snatches should also be done explosively. Always press explosively with hostile intent and ruthless aggression. Deadlifts are a combo of high velocity and high tension. High Tension Exercises PS.
Advanced Body Weight Workout - This Will Kick Your Ass Join the Rebellion, get free eBooks. If this little dude can get in shape without a gym, what’s your excuse? Most gyms these days are loaded with chumps, meatheads, pushy salesmen, and people who suck at working out. (If you DO go to a gym, make sure you DON’T suck at it). Are you ready for this? NF Advanced Body Weight Workout Warning: this workout that will have you sweating like a pig and leave you sore all over the next day. Obviously, if this routine is too tough, there are quite a few variations you can make to lessen the difficulty and then build your way up to the real deal. NOTE: I do use a pull up bar in this routine. Before you start, WARM UP - Never ever ever ever forget to warm up. Here’s the NF Advanced Body Weight Workout: Nerd Fitness TV – Advanced Body Weight Workout If you want to write down everything, here it is: That’s one complete rotation. You can cut short the number of repetitions, but never half-ass a rep. Can’t Do Pull Ups? How to Scale Your Routine Your thoughts?
Top 20 Bodyweight Exercises For Building Muscle & Strength | How to Build Muscle Bodyweight exercises need to be part of your program if you want to get jacked. But not just pushups, sit ups and high rep calisthenics. That’s beginner stuff that won’t build any real muscle. We’re talking about really working hard on high tension, advanced bodyweight exercises that can only be done for somewhere between five and ten reps, on average. The nice thing about these is that they’re very natural and can usually be done pain free by most people. They can be added to any program along with barbells, dumbbells and strongman implements. That’s the ultimate combination for building high performance mass. Or you can use nothing but bodyweight exercises. Below is a list of my top 20 bodyweight exercises for size and strength. 1) Chin/ Pull Up This exercise will build the lats and biceps very effectively. The parallel grip chin/ pull up is easiest on the shoulders and elbows and is the one I recommend most. 2) Rope Climb Awesome for true functional, relative strength. 3) Inverted Row PS.
Precision Nutrition Coaching | My Favorite Gourmet Nutrition Recipes The Gourmet Nutrition V2 cookbook was created to show people that great-tasting food can also be great for you. We took the healthiest ingredients and whipped them into nearly 300 pages of delicious culinary creations that you can serve with confidence to the most discerning foodie – or the most nitpicky nutritionist. We also included detailed cooking instructions and ideas for improvisation. And we’ve even photographed every recipe in beautiful color to show you just how appetizing healthy food can be. To say the book has been a big hit would be an understatement. We’ve sold over 50,000 copies to date and Gourmet Nutrition customers continue to post raving reviews both on the Precision Nutrition Forums (190 reviews) and at Amazon.com (25 reviews). For an upcoming project, a collaboration with a 3-time New York Times bestselling author, I was asked to share my top six Gourmet Nutrition recipes. My favorite “post-workout” recipes Banana Cream Pie Oatmeal (page 42) Banana Cream Pie Oatmeal
Ice baths – The cool way to recovery | Fitsational Whenever you increase exercise intensity, whether it be through longer bouts of cardio exercise or by increasing weight during heavy lifts you are putting yourself at greater risk of injury. While your body gets stronger and fitter, as your body has to work harder to maintain intensity, it becomes more prone to injury which can lead to you having to take time out of your exercise schedule for recovery. This is obviously something you want to minimise and prevent to ensure that you can meet your training goals without suffering setbacks. One of the most effective ways to do this is to carry out cold immersion therapy (chryotherapy) – Or what is commonly referred to as ice bath treatment. The theory behind ice bath therapy When you work your muscles to an intense level, you create micro traumas in the muscle tissue (small tears). This is where ice baths come in. Good luck – The cold will be worth it…
Perfect Push Ups Workout Guide: 35+ Exercises The humble push-up. Used by militaries all over the world to get their soldiers in fighting condition and middle school P.E. teachers to punish punk kids. The push-up is the ultimate bodyweight exercise. It requires no special equipment and can be done anywhere, anytime. The push-up often gets overlooked because many men find it too simple or too boring to perform. The Ultimate Push-up Exercise List Hands Elevated Push-up If you struggle to perform a standard push-up and knee push-ups are too easy, try this one as a segue between the two. Standard Push-up It’s the one you’ve been doing since your days in middle school. Wide Grip Push-up The wide grip push-up puts more emphasis on your chest. Diamond Push-up The diamond push-up is a triceps killer. Feet Elevated Push-up Elevating your feet from the ground will work your shoulders more when you perform a push-up. Hindu Push-up The Hindu push-up has been used by Indian wrestlers and physical culture enthusiasts for centuries. Dive Bomber Push-up
Designing a Resistance Training Program - McKinley Health Center - University of Illinois Your fitness goal The first step to designing a resistance training program is establishing your fitness goal. The type and number of exercises, as well as the number of sets and repetitions will differ based on your fitness goal. Table content taken from Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, edited by Thomas Baechle for the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Endurance and Health/Fitness programs are appropriate for inexperienced or currently inactive individuals. Your fitness plan The next step in designing your program is determining how many exercises you will include for each of the muscle groups. Rotation 1 Rest 60 - 90 seconds between sets. Rotation 2 Exercise suggestions The last step is choosing the specific exercises you want to do for each muscle group in your program. Upper Back Prone/seated rows Push-ups Pull-ups Lower Back Superman Trunk extension The plank Chest Bench press (flat, incline, decline) Flys Push-ups Biceps Curls Hammer curls Preacher curls Triceps
Train Like A Secret Agent: Becoming Bond and Bourne In honor of my “How to Blog like James Bond” post over on CopyBlogger (hey CopyBlogger readers!), I figured I’d keep the good times rolling and teach you how to train like a secret agent. When you think of any movie featuring James Bond or Jason Bourne, you know what’s coming: a mysterious plot, espionage, incredible skills, risky maneuvers, great chase scenes, and a bucketful of action. Whether you’re a guy or girl, it’s practically impossible to leave the theater and not say “damn that was cool, I want to be able to do that!” I’m obviously not talking about the assassinations or constant risk of dying, but rather the way that these two characters carry themselves: they are in peak physical condition, prepared for any situation, comfortable in any environment, and ready to to kick ass at a moment’s notice. Let’s do this! Be a jack-of-all trades James Bond isn’t some scrawny dude that only runs marathons (my apologies if you’re a scrawny dude who only runs marathons). Take calculated risks